Category: Tri-Town News
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Kyle Scripko, 14, of Jackson, guides his Belgian Malinois Dash through an agility course at the Clever K9 dog training facility in Lakewood as the pair prepares to take part in an American Kennel Club competition in Florida. For the story, see page 38. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Revised Ocean master plan slated for adoption Dec. 21
Following months of review and discussions, the Ocean County Planning Board is moving into the final stretch of approving a revised Ocean County master plan. “This has been a lengthy process, including an extensive review of the current plan,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Planning Department. “Our…
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Parties reach agreement on Jackson LED lamps
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A nearly two-year discussion between representatives of Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) and Jackson Township regarding the replacement of 700 to 900 street lights with energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures has come to an end, as the Jackson Township Council approved the execution of a non-tariff agreement between…
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Police reminding motorists not to drive while impaired
HOWELL — Police in Howell have joined a statewide drunken driving enforcement campaign and put up a billboard that cautions motorists against driving while under the influence. The billboard is on the southbound side of Route 9 near White Street and is designed to remind drivers of heightened law enforcement initiatives during the holiday season.…
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No Stigma group helps young adults with mental illness
Facilitator, a Millstone mom, reflects on past two years, looks ahead BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Members of the No Stigma support group display their shirts and banner at the National Alliance on Mental Illness walk at Rider University in Lawrenceville. A lthough Shrabanee Shah’s No Stigma support group for young adults with mental illness…
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Seats on Howell boards available for volunteers
HOWELL — Municipal officials are seeking volunteers from the community to fill vacancies on local boards and committees . There are seats available on the Planning Board, the Zoning Board ofAdjustment, the Environmental Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and the Open Space Preservation Task Force. Howell residents are being sought to serve…
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Board will hear plan for cemetery in 2012
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — An application that proposes the establishment of a 33-acre cemetery in Jackson will not be heard by the Planning Board until early in 2012. The application was scheduled to be heard at the board’s Dec. 5 meeting, but it was carried to the new year. The application seeks…
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Employees receive layoff notices
JACKSON — News of more layoff notices being sent out, and not just for the Jackson Department of Public Works, came to light on Dec. 5, signaling warning signs about the upcoming municipal budget process, currently in the drafting phase. “Unlike most towns, we go off a calendar year instead of a fiscal year,” Jackson…
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Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell will hold its annual Hanukkah party from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at theAll Seasons II diner, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. The event will include a full luncheon buffet for $23 per person. Seating is limited. To reserve, call Charna at 732-833-7970 or Barbara at 732-276-5701. …
