Category: Tri-Town News
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Jackson family ready to show off dogs’ skills
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Kaitlyn Scripko, 12, of Jackson, guides her Pembroke Welsh corgi Chancy through an agility course as the pair prepares to take part in an American Kennel Club competition in Orlando, Fla. ERIC SUCAR staff While a cold December rain fell just beyond the walls of the Clever K- 9 dog…
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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…
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DeeJay Miller, 3, of Jackson, admires a toy train layout that was featured at Toyland at the Jackson Senior Center on Dec. 4. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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Pending PERC ruling prompts layoff notices in Jackson Twp.
Officials are waiting to learn if money will have to be paid for 2010-11 furlough days BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer I n an effort to brace for a potential ruling against the township, general layoff notices were sent out to Jackson Department of Public Works employees (DPW) on Dec. 2. Municipal officials said the…
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Highway gas stations subject of talk in Howell
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has introduced an ordinance that would, if adopted, allow for gas stations and convenience centers as a conditional use in the highway zones that constitute Route 9 and Route 33 in Howell. The introduction of the ordinance at the council’s Nov. 22 meeting followed debate between…
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Plumsted will refund successful tax appeals
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Municipal officials are preparing to repay $300,000 to property owners who filed tax appeals this year and had their property assessment reduced. The refund will make up the difference between property taxes that were paid on the higher assessment and the property taxes that should have been paid…
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Experiences in Vietnam remain fresh for veteran
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Vietnam War veteran Leon Gromowa discusses his experiences in Southeast Asia during a lecture at the Jackson Library. Gromowa served with the U.S. Marines. JACKSON – At the age of 18, Leon Gromowa was on a commercial plane heading for a land across the oceans. Gromowa had just graduated from…
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Residents’ input welcomed
JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education is hoping interested residents will join a Community Budget Committee (CBC) to offer their perspective and input on the district’s budget for the 2012-13 school year. “All the members of the board are committed to creating a responsible financial plan, and we have found that residents…
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Quick-strike burglars hit homes in Jackson
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A recent string of burglaries throughout Jackson has local law enforcement officials searching for leads and suspects. According to police, between Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, 11 homes were broken into and the perpetrators got away with valuables they could easily carry out of the homes. “It appears…
