Category: Tri-Town News

  • Jackson school plan checks in at $103M Residents will

    Jackson school plan checks in at $103M Residents will vote on Jan. 22 By cindy tietjen Staff Writer In a special referendum to be held Jan. 22, the Jackson Board of Education will ask residents to approve a plan that will fund the construction of the town’s second high school, a new elementary school and…

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    VERONICA YANKOWKSI Why is Kelly Dochney, 10, of Lake-wood, looking up for Santa Claus? See page 13.

  • Seminars offer information on financial aid process

    Seminars offer information on financial aid process Ocean County College official to speak Dec. 12 By dave benjamin Staff Writer Students in the Freehold Regional High School District who are making plans to attend college in the near future will have the opportunity to learn about the financial aid process at workshops being offered in…

  • Groups get grants for work related to Sept. 11

    Groups get grants for work related to Sept. 11 Harley, the pet of a soldier sent to Afghanistan, was recently adopted from the Monmouth County SPCA. SPCA, Lumia receive support from Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Putting words on paper, planting a garden and sheltering a homeless pet are actions that…

  • Two Jackson officers promoted

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen JACKSON— The Township Commit-tee has promoted two Jackson police officers to the rank of sergeant. On the evening of Nov. 26, town hall was filled with friends and family members of officers Lisa Matuse and Eddie Bennett. Samuel DePasquale, director of public safety, had praise for both officers, who together…

  • Committee acts to create Jackson open space fund

    Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Committee acts to create Jackson open space fund JACKSON — The Township Commit-tee is planning to establish an open space trust fund with money to be collected through an open space assessment. An ordinance creating the open space trust fund was introduced on Nov. 26. A public hearing, second reading…

  • State Senate panel kills bill revising safety seat rules

    Staff Writer By mark rosman State Senate panel kills bill revising safety seat rules A Democratic state senator’s attempt to change the requirements of a new child safety seat law was rejected by a Senate committee on Nov. 29. Voting along party lines, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee voted 3-2 to kill a…

  • ‘Ambitious’ project list said to be hurting transportation agency

    Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM NJ Transit Executive Director Jeffrey Warsh said despite a study’s findings of an estimated $236 million shortfall this year, the agency will handle the situation. If a Rutgers University study released in mid-November is accurate, NJ Transit is heading for a financial train wreck. "An impending crisis affecting the…

  • Ocean County transportation guide available to residents

    With the implementation of new bus routes and improved services, Ocean County has developed a new transit guide providing a comprehensive listing of commuter transportation services in and around the county. "In recent years we have expanded our transportation program adding new bus routes and expanding existing ones," said Freeholder James J. Mancini, who serves…