Category: Tri-Town News

  • Base’s economic impact felt throughout region

    I n the wake of an economic impact report that revealed Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst contributes $2.8 billion to the local economy, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders said the partnership between the base and county remains stronger than ever. Portions of the military installation are in Jackson and Plumsted. “The base remains an important…

  • Area roads to be resurfaced

    Portions of nine Ocean County roads in seven municipalities will be getting a facelift in the upcoming months, providing safety and drainage upgrades and improved pedestrian access for individuals with physical disabilities, according to a press release from the county. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders was expected to award a contract to the Earle…

  • Longevity pay for transportation aides raises resident’s hackles

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Transportation aides for the Freehold Regional High School District have been reappointed for the 2011-12 school year, but that group of employees will be facing the prospect of contract negotiations in the near future. One issue that appears certain to arise when representatives of the two sides start talking about a…

  • Author ‘curries’ on with new Indian cooking techniques

    ‘My Indian Kitchen’ by Hari Nayak features meat dishes, grilling methods BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Hari Nayak Hari Nayak spent 20 years in southwestern India in a coastal town known for its love of meat, seafood, vegetables and grilled dishes. He remembers fondly watching his grandmother make pancake batter and grinding fresh spices in…

  • Jackson crime information made available to public

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A resident who has been calling on the Jackson Police Department to release statistics regarding crime in the township is pleased that the numbers for July were made public on Aug. 19. “I think is is phenomenal for the residents to see the crime statistics,” resident Ray Cattonar said. “I…

  • Life after the racetrack: Thoroughbreds being retrained for diverse disciplines

    Millstone Township farm partners with rescue organization to help retired racehorses BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Bourbon N Branch, a retired racehorse in ReRun’s retraining program at Nearaway Farm in Millstone Township, has learned to walk, trot and canter under saddle. Nearaway Farm, tucked far back along Bittner Road in Millstone Township, Monmouth County, borders Perrineville…

  • Howell will issue bonds to refund property taxes

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Council introduced an ordinance on Aug. 17 that upon its adoption will permit the township to issue bonds and to refund $1.35 million to property owners who successfully appealed their property assessments. The bonds must be issued because Howell does not have the cash on…

  • Writing competition seeking authors

    The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA New Jersey, is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 18th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are especially…

  • Karate Dojo saluted for service to town

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A karate dojo master received recognition from municipal officials recently as Jackson Township Council members thanked the owner for his students’ community service. EricAlders, 34, of Toms River, is the coowner and master instructor of the Karate Dojo on South Hope Chapel Road. “Every now and then we…