Category: Tri-Town News
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Surfer artist reflects on roots in Howell
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Howell native Jay Alders has become a renowned painter of surrealistic surfers and beach scenes. Alders, who now lives in Florida, will be making an appearance at the Algonquin Theatre, Manasquan, on July 27 in conjunction with a performance by G. Love. SEAN DAVEY Howell, which is known in part…
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Petrecca expected to be named police chief in Plumsted
PLUMSTED — Police Sgt. Matthew Petrecca, who has been the Plumsted Police Department’s Officer in Charge since September 2009, is expected to become Plumsted’s new police chief. The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that if adopted, will create the position of police chief. The ordinance will be the subject of a public hearing and…
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Jackson police to get license plate reader
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — With a new piece of law enforcement technology in place, one Jackson police cruiser will become an extra set of eyes for the officer inside the vehicle. A resolution approving the purchase of a four-camera mobile auto license plate reader system and the Panasonic Toughbook computer that is…
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Boy Scout’s project boosts K9 training
A s a result of the hard work and commitment of a local Boy Scout troop, canines from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office are jumping hurdles, climbing stairs and squeezing through low-lying areas on their new agility course. According to a press release, Devon Rodgers from Boy Scout Troop 258, Howell, came up with the…
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Jackson Pathfinders will host annual full moon hike Aug. 1
JACKSON — The New Jersey Forest Service and the Jackson Pathfinders will host the annual Full Moon Hike on Aug. 1. This free hike will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. at the Interpretive Center of the Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) on Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Families, Scouts and groups of all ages are invited…
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Jackson council takes action to permit Catholic cemetery
JACKSON — Two members of the Jackson Township Council have voted to waive a state law that limits the number of cemeteries in a municipality. The council’s action opens the door for the Diocese of Trenton to proceed with plans to establish a cemetery at Route 571 and Leesville Road in Jackson. The Planning Board…
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Hangin’ out
Alexandra Robertozzi, 6, enjoys a swing ride at the 40th annual Howell Day community celebration held on July 7 at Oak Glen Park, Howell. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Keep your cool in the heat
HOWELL –— As temperatures increase in the summer, municipal officials want to make sure Howell residents are taking all precautions in the extreme heat. Ron Sanasac, Howell’s Office of Emergency Management coordinator, said it is important to note that children and the elderly are the most susceptible to heat-related illness or injury. “Check on people…
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Plumsted adopts $3.15M budget
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Municipal officials have adopted a $3.15 million budget for 2012. The budget was introduced several months ago and adopted by the Plumsted Township Committee on July 11. The amount to be collected in local taxes to support the operation of the municipality has increased from $1.4 million in…
