Category: Tri-Town News
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Efficient lights on way to Jackson
JACKSON — The township has entered into a contract agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light for the retrofitting of existing street lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lighting. Under the terms of the agreement, more than 500 lights will be replaced around Jackson, according to a press release. Mayor Mike Reina said, “The township’s ‘going…
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Jackson man charged with attempted carjacking
JACKSON — A Jackson resident is facing multiple criminal charges following his alleged involvement in an incident on the afternoon of Jan. 31. Police said Tyron Trotman, 24, of Foxglove Court, Jackson, was visiting relatives in the Sixty Acre residential development when an argument with a family member turned physical at about 5:30 p.m. Police…
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Ocean freeholders introduce budget
The Ocean County Board of Freeholders unveiled its proposed 2012 spending package, keeping to its pledge of no surprises when it comes to the county’s budget. “The proposed 2012 spending package totals $354,189,356. It covers the cost of providing services in a growing county while coming in $4.1 million below a restrictive 2 percent spending…
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Council rules state law is unfunded mandate
Anti-bullying statute must be reconsidered by state legislators BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer I f the state Legislature wants to keep the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights on the books, it is going to need to pony up some money to help New Jersey school districts implement it, according to a ruling from the Council on…
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Neighborhood watch groups start to spring up in Jackson
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — As residents throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties continue to be the victims of a recent spike in home burglaries, people in Jackson have started working with police to try to make their community less inviting to criminals. Jackson police Sgt. John Convery said police have started to see…
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Residents feel violated by spate of burglaries
Jackson police searching for suspects as criminals strike different parts of town BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON— It is a scene no one wants to see. After a long day at work, a resident returns home to find that his residence has been burglarized. In recent weeks a wave of burglaries have hit Jackson…
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Howell residents stew as bridge project lingers
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL— The Echo Lake bridge replacement project in Howell which was initially slated for a Dec. 31, 2011, completion date is now targeted for completion in March, according to Monmouth County officials. Delays on the bridge project, which also includes repairs to a nearby dam, have been a source of…
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Jackson mayor wants to know when service members are coming home
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina is asking family members, friends or neighbors who know a returning member of the armed forces to notify his office so the township can honor the men and women who have selflessly served their nation. The mayor’s office may be reached at 732-928-1200, ext. 211.…
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Options for new playground to be considered in Plumsted
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A new panel that will investigate the possible options for a new park in Plumsted has been given the green light by the Township Committee. The Playground Equipment Committee has already started to set up meetings with playground equipment vendors to assess potential costs. The panel of 12…
