Category: Tri-Town News

  • ‘State of the Schools’ talk to be offered

    JACKSON — All Jackson parents and residents are invited to attend the annual educational forum and State of the Schools presentation to be held at the Oct. 18 Board of Education meeting. There will be an open discussion about the Jackson School District’s educational program. “Every board meeting features opportunities for public input, of course,…

  • Jackson man faces multiple sex charges

    JACKSON — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Jackson man is in custody after he allegedly sexually assaulted a girl over the course of several months. Rick White, 19, of Jackson, faces charges of aggravated sexual assault indicating sexual penetration on a child under 13, sexual assault indicating sexual contact with a child…

  • Four facing drug charges in Jackson

    JACKSON — Four people were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses on Oct. 6 after police identified their black Chevrolet Cobalt as a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Berkeley Township. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, officers Theodore Kucowski and William Campbell came across the vehicle and its four occupants…

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    Helena Rystrom, 4, slides down the Vertical Rush inflatable ride during a visit to the annual Howell Day festivities that were held on Sept. 24 at Oak Glen Park, Howell. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • State relaxes stand on Howell bond plan

    Town expects to repay money to residents who won tax appeals BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Howell officials’ plan to sell bonds and use the proceeds to pay off property owners’ successful tax appeals is back on. Jeffrey Filiatreault, Howell’s chief financial officer, told the Township Council at its Oct. 4 meeting that Jeff Koziar,…

  • Jackson intersection undergoing repairs

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – The intersection of Cambridge and Buckingham drives in Jackson will be closed until at least mid- November as work to replace a culvert and relocate a water main gets set to start. The project, which is about 100 feet from the intersection, cuts into a residential property. “We…

  • Architect hired to review conditions at Global site

    HOWELL — The Township Council has hired an architect who will assess conditions at Howell’s newest acquisition — the Global office building on Route 9 north. Howell officials recently purchased the building for $5.2 million from a private owner and are planning to move some municipal operations to that location. At a recent meeting, the…

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    Wounded veterans from America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with veterans from Vietnam, Korea and World War II, were honored in Jackson on Oct. 8 during the fourth annual Wounded Warrior Day. Riley Parinella, 6, shows her support for the veterans who participated in the event. FRANK GALIPO

  • Residents to vote on ambulance

    PLUMSTED — A special election seeking voter approval for the purchase of a new ambulance for the New Egypt First Aid Squad is scheduled to take place on Oct. 19. The polling place will be the New Egypt First Aid Squad building, 32 Brynmore Road, New Egypt. Polling hours are 2-9 p.m. The first aid…