Category: Tri-Town News
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License approval denied for two mobile home parks
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL— License renewals for two mobile home parks in Howell were denied at a recent Township Council meeting due to multiple deficiencies at each property. According to Township Engineer Bill Nunziato, the deficiencies were discovered at the Oak Hill Mobile Home Park, West Farms Road, and at the Winding Brook…
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Countdown to ‘Supernova’ begins
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Area residents ‘bursting with talent’ sought for show MILLSTONE — A stellar explosion is about to take place. Artistic director and producer Rose Kleinberg is reaching for the stars with her latest production. Her “Supernova” is set to go off at 4 p.m. Nov. 5, and the search for area…
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Police investigating burglaries
JACKSON — A string of burglaries that has netted thieves items ranging from personal belongings to an enclosed trailer has Jackson police asking anyone with information about the crimes to come forth and assist in their investigation. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to 13 burglary and theft calls from…
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Howell closes on purchase of Global office building
By James McEvoy HOWELL – Municipal officials closed on the purchase of the Global office building on Sept. 26, according to Township Manager Helene Schlegel. Plans put forth by the mayor and Township Council call for municipal offices to be moved from the existing municipal complex on Preventorium Road to the office building on Route…
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Woman faces Jackson motor vehicle charges
JACKSON— Police charged a Waretown resident with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license on Sept. 25. According to information provided by Jackson police, officers Jeffrey Henba and Mitchell Kafton arrived at a location on Cedar Swamp Road at 1:14 a.m. after receiving a call to check on the well-being…
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Youngsters of all ages wait to enter one of the inflatable rides at the Howell Day community celebration that was held Sept. 24 at Oak Glen Park, Howell. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Moratorium on fee extended
On Aug. 24, Acting Gov. Kim Guadagno signed legislation that extends the moratorium on the imposition of fees on non-residential construction projects until July 1, 2013. According to a press release from the governor’s office, this moratorium sends another signal to businesses seeking to invest in New Jersey that Gov. Chris Christie’s administration is working…
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Regency Club Apartments controlled by new owner
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The ownership of a 31-building apartment complex changed hands last month when the Regency Club Apartments on South New Prospect Road, Jackson, was purchased for $44 million. The apartment complex is now known as Gaia Regency. The deal closed on Aug. 3 and involved Gaia Real Estate Holdings, New York…
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JCP&L head: Communications ‘failed’ during Hurricane Irene
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Downed trees, flooded roads added to challenge of restoring power to 750,000+ customers W hen more than 750,000 customers were left in the dark after Hurricane Irene, the president of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) said the company could have done a better job of shedding light on the…
