Category: Tri-Town News
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Persistence pays off for buyers at Greenbriar
New adult community inJackson draws campersdays before sales begin By Joyce BlayStaff Writer New adult community in Jackson draws campers days before sales begin By Joyce Blay Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ The sale of homes at Greenbriar Westlake, Jackson, had people camping out days before the houses were released. JACKSON — Stamina and endurance won…
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Howell council asks DEP to review Fountains site
By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council on Monday passed two resolutions affecting The Fountains, a residential development application currently before the Planning Board. Applicant MGD Holdings How, LLC, of Westfield, has applied for permission to build an approximately 300-unit apartment complex between Route 9 and Maxim-Southard Road.…
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Group pans use of trailers for bilingual classes
By joyce blayStaff Writer By joyce blay Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Coalition of Advocates for Public School Students (CAPS) protesting the Lakewood Board of Education’s policy of placing bilingual students in separate trailers rather than in classrooms with English-speaking students at the Ella G. Clarke Elementary School were themselves surprised at a…
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Jackson arborist takes pride in caring for trees
By linda denicolaStaff Writer Jackson arborist takes pride in caring for trees By linda denicola Staff Writer Mark Chisholm is not only a tree hugger, he’s a tree climber who recently competed in the 26th annual International Tree Climbing Championship in Seattle, Wash. Chisholm, the defending world champion, finished in the top six this time…
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Jackson library will host
Ocean County Day Oct. 21 Ocean County Day Oct. 21 More than 20 county-affiliated agencies will be on hand under one roof to respond to questions on a number of topics at the seventh annual Ocean County Day, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. This year’s event will be held on Oct.…
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County prosecutor issues sex-offender notification
JACKSON — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has issued a flier stating that a Tier 3 convicted sex offender is living in the Crystal Brook townhouse development off Bennetts Mills Road. The notice includes a photograph of and information about Anthony Altieri, 31, also known as Brian Thorne and Jose Ramos. The notice bears the…
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Developer appeals for acceptance of project
Mitch Leigh meets withJackson residents totalk about Towne Centre By joyce blayStaff Writer Developer appeals for acceptance of project Mitch Leigh meets with Jackson residents to talk about Towne Centre By joyce blay Staff Writer Like the embattled hero of the musical for which he composed "The Impossible Dream" more than 35 years ago, Mitch…
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FARRAH MAFFAI John Law of New Egypt High School heads the ball away from a McCorristin opponent during a soccer match played in Plumsted Oct. 3. The Warriors beat the Iron Mikes, 4-0.
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Howell court told junkyard cleanup under way
Municipal violationon hold until afterSuperior Court date By kathy barattaStaff Writer Municipal violation on hold until after Superior Court date By kathy baratta Staff Writer Howell’s effort to hasten the cleanup of an illegally operating junkyard was adjourned in municipal court last week. Municipal Judge Russell Cheek decided to adjourn the matter in his courtroom…
