Category: Tri-Town News
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Howell ordinance proposes new dept. to serve residents
By Christina Haberstroh HOWELL — The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will create a Department of Community Development in Howell. According to the ordinance, the goal of the new department would be to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service in Howell’s operation.…
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Email takes aim at local message board
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer HOWELL— An Internet message board that is owned and operated by a private individual was the subject of an anonymous email that was sent to Howell’s mayor and Township Council. The author of the email called on government officials to take action against the message board. Greater Media Newspapers…
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Uchenna Orji, the salutatorian of the Jackson Memorial High School class of 2011, addresses the audience during graduation ceremonies held on the school’s football field on June 16. DAVE BENJAMIN
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National Lewis & Clark exhibit will visit Ocean County Library
The Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, will host a reception on June 25 at 2 p.m. to mark the start of an eight-week series of programs and the display of a traveling exhibition titled “Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country.” The traveling exhibition tells the story of the explorers’ historic 1804-06…
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Money put in place for Global purchase
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The Global office building is one step closer to becoming the new home of some of Howell’s municipal offices after an ordinance making $6.9 million available for its purchase was adopted by the Howell Township Council on June 14. In a 4-1 vote, the council members chose to move forward…
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Jackson council may change election date
Ordinance scheduled for June 28 public hearing BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that seeks to move the date of the municipal election from May to November. The ordinance was introduced during the council’s June 14 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for the council’s June…
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Judges’ table has Starr power
Jackson resident Brenda K. Starr offers feedback to contestants in local talent competition BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Brenda K. Starr FREEHOLD — Grammy nominee and threetime Latin Grammy nominee Brenda K. Starr is part of the lineup for judging what has become an annual talent competition, Freehold Idol. The competition is sponsored by…
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Boat tours offered at reservoir
HOWELL— See turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir in Howell. Tours are offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting). Tours last approximately 45 minutes and begin at the top…
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Hall of honor to be started at high school
JACKSON — The New Jersey 782nd Air Force Junior ROTC program is creating a Hall of Honor to recognize Jackson Memorial High School alumni who have served or are serving in the armed forces. The Hall of Honor will include photographs of individuals who have served in all branches of the armed forces. The photographs…
