Category: Tri-Town News

  • FRHSD planning to pursue projects to cut energy costs

    The Freehold Regional High School District’s (FRHSD) six buildings may soon see a series of upgrades, with no cost to taxpayers. Members of the FRHSD Board of Education recently enlisted the services of Tozour Energy Systems. Under the guidelines of New Jersey’s Energy Saving Improvement Plan (ESIP), public agencies may prove certain projects that affect…

  • New Egypt Speedway puts some pizzazz into Plumsted

    Auto racing track has long history in Ocean County town BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Auto racing action at New Egypt Speedway has been a familiar sight at the landmark facility in Plumsted Township since the 1950s. Today, the track’s operators must compete for people’s entertainment dollar in a crowded marketplace. For more photos, see…

  • Good business sense leads to opportunities for teen

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Kaitlyn Molnar, 15, a sophomore at Jackson Memorial High School, will take part in the 2012 International Career Development Conference to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from April 28 to May 2. Kaitlyn will participate in the event through Jackson Memorial’s chapter of the Distributive Education…

  • Book Garden remains hardy despite changing landscape of reading

    Couple offers used books, flowers for 23 years in Cream Ridge BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Owner George Engle is pictured among the tens of thousands of gently used books that have found a home at the Book Garden in Upper Freehold Township. The shop also has a smaller selection of CDs, DVDs and audio…

  • Howell will try to commit affordable housing funds

    With state deadline looming, officials ponder potential uses for $1.15 million in trust fund BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Mayor Robert Walsh has criticized a law that could allow the state to seize more than $1 million remaining in Howell’s affordable housing trust fund, and he said officials intend to commit the funds…

  • Jackson Twp. introduces $38.2M budget for 2012

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The Township Council has unanimously introduced a $38.2 million municipal budget for the 2012 fiscal year. The budget was introduced on April 10. Apublic hearing on the budget has been scheduled for May 8. The council may vote to adopt the budget following the public hearing. The budget…

  • ‘Mr. 80%’ is on stage at Center Playhouse

    The James Sherman comedy “Mr. 80%” is running through May 6 at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The story revolves around Sharon (Angela Trombatore), a lawyer with a past full of failed relationships, and Patricia (Melissa Mount), a…

  • Jackson man faces charges

    JACKSON — Law enforcement officials have announced that a residential burglary arrest that was made earlier this month has led to the apprehension of another young Jackson man, with a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) being the link between the two . OnApril 12, detectives charged Michael Ritz, 18, of Jackson, with conspiracy to commit burglary,…

  • Brookdale Guitar Show cranks it up to 11

    BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Bryan Jeppson displays his handcrafted guitars during the 15th annual Brookdale Guitar Show that was held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on April 15. LAUREN CASSELBERRY MIDDLETOWN — For one day, the Warner Student Life Center on the Brookdale Community College campus was transformed into a rock ‘n’ roll paradise. For…