Category: Tri-Town News
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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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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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Hanukkah event set for Dec. 22
On Dec. 22 at 6:45 pm, Congregation KolAmand the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will celebrate Hanukkah by lighting the third candle of a giant menorah at the Mount’s Corner shopping center at Route 537 and Wemrock Road in Freehold Township. Festivities include kindling Hanukkah lights, performances by the adult and children’s choir, games…
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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. …
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Frosty the Snowman made a special appearance at the Toyland event that was held at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson on Dec. 4. Marc and Peyton, who will turn 4 years old on Christmas day, welcomed Frosty with a big hug. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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Jackson Athletic Center gains board’s approval
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON— In about a year, if all goes according to plan, the games will begin, rain or shine, following the Jackson Planning Board’s approval of a 46,543-square-foot indoor recreational facility. The Jackson Athletic Center is expected to provide a place for people of all ages to play the sports they…
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Marinari appointed to governing body
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED PLUMSTED — Herb Marinari has been named to a seat on the five-member Plumsted Township Committee and will serve on the governing body through 2012. A seat on the committee became available recently after committee members voted to replace Committeeman Steve Reed, who had a series of unexcused absences…
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Howell woman honored as mother of the year
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Joy Walk HOWELL— When ElizabethWalk was born, her parents Joy and Todd were ready for the typical challenges of parenthood. Then, a few years later, came a doctor’s diagnosis that Elizabeth, now 8, was autistic. “It wasn’t the plan we laid out. We’ve been together 21 years,” said Joy Walk,…
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Ornaments hold visions of happy homes
Domestic abuse survivors craft ornaments for state tree in nation’s capital BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Amanda’s Easel Coordinator Cindi Westendorf (l) and New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie look at ornaments that were created for the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. Amanda’s Easel is the creative arts therapy program of 180 Turning…
