Category: Tri-Town News
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Official: Efforts to better town require cooperation
HOWELL — In her many years of service to the township, both as a volunteer and an elected official, Pauline Smith has developed a tough skin. You have to in politics, especially in Howell. So when Smith, a registered Republican her entire life, was identified in the Tri-Town News recently as a Democrat, she didn’t…
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12 educators in Jackson plan retirement this year
Drama, business teachersshare fond memories oftheir rewarding careers By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Drama, business teachers share fond memories of their rewarding careers By Joyce Blay Staff Writer Veronica Yankowski Judy Ecks and Janice Hall are among the 12 teachers retiring from the Jackson school district. JACKSON — On July 1, the curtain fell on the…
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Howell will seek OK to boost open space fund
Referendum seeking anadditional 1 cent will be placed on Nov. ballot By kathy barattaStaff Writer Referendum seeking an additional 1 cent will be placed on Nov. ballot By kathy baratta Staff Writer Voters approved a special open space assessment nearly five years ago and Howell officials are hoping they’ll say yes again this year. The…
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Howell to spend $4.2 million for sewers along Route 9
By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell to spend $4.2 million for sewers along Route 9 By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has introduced a $4.2 million bond ordinance for sewer installations along Route 9 south. Mayor Timothy J. Konopka, noting that the sewer installation initiative was an issue that had bipartisan support,…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Senior members of the choir sign “The Star-Spangled Banner” while they sang the national anthem during Jackson Memorial High School graduation ceremonies June 25.
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI A Howell High School senior celebrates his graduation during a light moment at June 19 ceremonies in the school gymnasium. A class of 400 students completed their high school studies.
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Environmental concerns raised in Pinelands development plans
Developers mustmeet to discusspotential impacton sensitive areas By joyce blayStaff Writer Environmental concerns raised in Pinelands development plans Developers must meet to discuss potential impact on sensitive areas By joyce blay Staff Writer The Jackson Environmental Commission has asked representatives of three separate properties with applications to build in the Pinelands to appear before a…
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2,300 re-enactors to bring battle to life
MANALAPAN — On June 28-29, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, will host the celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth — the longest land artillery battle of the American Revolution. Exactly 225 years to the day after the battle, more than 2,300 re-enactors will present a recreation of the Battle of…
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Battle of Monmouth Events
Battle of Monmouth Events Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Camps open You are invited to walk through the camps at any time 10:00 a.m. Troop Formations and Drill Continental Camp 10:30 a.m. Crown Forces Color Ceremony Amphitheater noon Artillery Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Guided Camp Tours 12:30 p.m. Children’s Drill Activity Tent…
