Category: Tri-Town News

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Uncertainty in Trenton regarding the state’s pension fund caused officials in Plumsted to hold off on a vote to adopt the township’s 2015 budget. Mayor Jack Trotta said the decision to delay the budget’s adoption arose from the possibility that Gov. Chris Christie could be ordered by a…

TOP PICK Presented by actor Danny Aiello, “The Italian Chicks” opens its East Coast tour on May 31 at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. It is a one-night-only comedy and song event that kicks off the group’s tour. “The Italian Chicks” is a two-hour comedy revue variety show with a focus on family,…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A public hearing on a proposal to build a commercial plaza at the intersection of Hyson and Chandler roads in Jackson is expected to continue in July. Menzi Properties, LLC, of Staten Island, New York, is proposing to build Chandler Plaza on a 4.4-acre parcel. The application was the subject…

Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, hosted the New Jersey State History Fair on May 9. At top, Jim Stuyvesant talks about nine-pin bowling. Bottom left, Charlie Zahm, portraying a Civil War musician, entertains the crowd. Bottom right, Dave Gray of the Wheelmen explains his ride-along bicycle — a vehicle that has no pedals and is propelled…

Christine Hanlon Christine Giordano Hanlon has been confirmed as the Monmouth County clerk by the New Jersey Senate. “The nearly two months I served as acting county clerk have been incredible,” Hanlon said. “Being the county clerk is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to work hard for the residents of Monmouth County.”…

JACKSON — Items that were stolen during a residential burglary have been recovered, and three men allegedly responsible for the crime were charged. Jackson Police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz said investigators had been searching for leads since a March 29 burglary at a home on Vath Street. Police said the residents reported that items totaling more…

Camp Quality New Jersey, a nonprofit organization providing free sleep-away camping experiences and year-round activities for children with cancer, raised approximately $40,000 at its first “Letting Kids with Cancer be Kids Again” benefit gala on April 24 at The Imperia in Somerset. More than 200 guests enjoyed an open bar and cocktail hour followed by…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A veteran receives a medal recognizing his service to the nation during ceremonies marking Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7. State military awards were presented to nearly four dozen veterans for their service in World War II and Vietnam. The afternoon sun beat down on throngs of veterans…