Category: Tri-Town News

  • Remembrance Flag honors

    Gwen Loiacono stands next to the Remembrance Flag she created to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America. sacrifice of Sept. victims Former area resident creates lasting tribute; plans to donate proceeds By clare M. masi Staff Writer A vision in one woman’s dream, experienced a week after the tragic events…

  • Jackson school plan

    goes to voters Jan. 22 Board seeks approval for new high school & elementary school By cindy tietjen Staff Writer After weeks of meetings with residents in an attempt to explain why a $103 million school construction package is needed, the Jackson Board of Education is placing the decision in the hands of voters on…

  • Photo

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Jeffrey Flynn and Anthony DeFeo, both recipients of the 2001 Young Musicians Scholarship presented by the Jackson Council for the Arts, perform “A Duo of Bach Inventions” on Sunday at the Jackson United Methodist Church. The Winter Concert of Peace and Harmony featured the Jackson Civic Chorus and the Young Musicians Scholarship winners.

  • Tigers may be bound for Texas Sanctuary director says she’ll care for Jackson animals

    Staff Writer By kathy baratta Tigers may be bound for Texas Sanctuary director says she’ll care for Jackson animals A decision as to what will happen to the "Tiger Lady’s" tigers could be forthcoming next week. State Superior Court Judge Eugene Serpentelli, sitting in Toms River, is expected to continue a hearing on Jan. 24…

  • Bittersweet homecoming As governor, Bennett signs bill to provide tuition aid to survivors

    Staff Writer By mark rosman Bittersweet homecoming As governor, Bennett signs bill to provide tuition aid to survivors MARLBORO — A mix of emotions filled Town Hall on Jan. 11 when the acting governor of New Jersey came to town. In a week when New Jersey had five acting governors between the end of the…

  • Board debates methods used to grade gym class Subjectivity applied

    in Freehold DistrictBy dave benjaminStaff Writer by teachers is focus Board debates methods used to grade gym class Subjectivity applied in Freehold District By dave benjamin Staff Writer Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education members and administrators are exploring ways to improve the consistency in grading physical education students in the district’s six…

  • Initial steps being taken in possible revaluation

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Initial steps being taken in possible revaluation JACKSON — With a school referendum on the horizon next week and property taxes on the rise, some residents believe a revaluation of property in the township is necessary in order to ensure that everyone pays a fair share of property taxes. In…

  • Officer promoted to full time

    Staff Writer By kathy baratta PLUMSTED — Mayor Ronald Dancer and the Township Committee have appointed Patrolman Ernest Freestone as a full-time officer with the township police department and appointed Earl Meroney as a special law enforcement officer. Dancer said that in 2002, township officials would continue to focus on Plum-sted’s PAR program: preservation and…

  • Plumsted will ask voters for school upgrades $18.5 million plan calls for construction of primary facility

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Plumsted will ask voters for school upgrades $18.5 million plan calls for construction of primary facility The Plumsted Board of Education will ask residents to approve an $18.5 million construction plan that will pay for upgrades to township schools. Residents will vote on the plan March 12. Board members approved…