Category: Tri-Town News
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Shared services summit reviews opportunities
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Citing an ongoing need to produce cost-savings and efficiency in government, state and county officials held a shared services summit to discuss county programs that are available for municipalities. The summit, which was held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Route 33, Howell, on Oct. 5, provided information regarding county…
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A “paddle out” event to honor the memory of local surfer Ryan Victor Cappuzzo will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Island Beach State Park, Ocean County, in section A-2. Cappuzzo, pictured here surfing in Costa Rica, died suddenly on Sept. 9. He was an avid surfer, musician and photographer. Plans call for…
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Fecher tapped for new post in Howell
HOWELL — Steven Fecher, a confidential aide to the township manager, has been named Howell’s new director of community relations. According to a job description provided by the township, the director of community relations will work with the public to resolve issues and provide information to residents. In addition, the director will maintain a database…
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Two men arrested in firearms incident
Plumsted schools were placed in lockdown mode on the morning of Oct. 5 BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — An incident involving firearms led to the lockdown of Plumsted school district on the morning of Oct. 5. The report of shots being fired also caused the New Egypt Flea Market Village on Route 537…
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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…
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‘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,…
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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
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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,…
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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…
