Category: Tri-Town News
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Assoc. says new video can save a life
Got a minute? Then you can learn how to help save someone’s life, according to the American Heart Association. During National CPR Week, June 1-7, the American Heart Association is encouraging people to take 60 seconds to watch a Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) instructional video so they are equipped to act in a cardiac emergency.…
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Changes urged to property tax appeal system
Now, each municipality must return 100% of county, school board and special district funds BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A local government official is fighting the current system of how property tax assessment appeals are returned. Spotswood (Middlesex County) Borough Council President Curt Stollen recently introduced a resolution to his board that challenges the fact…
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Veteran broadcaster gives back to the industry he loves
Frank Cipolla shares stories, surprises and lessons from three decades in radio and TV BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Staff Writer Frank Cipolla There are few people who know what they want to do with their life at 10 years old and then successfully accomplish that goal. Old Bridge resident Frank Cipolla is one of the lucky…
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Public invited to explore Jackson trails June 4
JACKSON — Trail Exploration Day, a National Trails Day event, will be held in Jackson on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Karen Walzer, treasurer of the Jackson Pathfinders, said anyone who wants to join the Pathfinders on the trail exploration may meet at the Forest Resource Education Center’s Interpretive…
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Home damaged by runaway truck
A home was damaged and a large tree on the property came down after the driver of a tractor-trailer struck a pickup truck and veered off Cassville Road in Jackson at 5:30 a.m. May 25. Representatives of the Jackson Building Department subsequently deemed the home to be temporarily uninhabitable. DAVE BENJAMIN JACKSON — An accident…
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Ed Guippone looks like he is down for the count after sliding into Brick Memorial High School catcher Chris Austin during a May 23 Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament game in Jackson. Guippone, however, was safe on the play as Austin could not handle the throw to the plate.…
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Pets will be up for adoption
JACKSON — The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, 615 Freemont Avenue, Jackson, will host a June Jamboree and Garage Sale, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brian Lippai, manager of the Ocean County animal facilities, said, “The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and the Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shelters invite you and your family…
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Permitting process at heart of new position
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer I n an attempt to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service, Howell officials are looking into the possibility of creating a new position. Under the direction of Howell Township Manager Helene Schlegel, an evaluation of the engineering, planning and construction code…
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New superintendent will start on June 6
Charles Sampson will begin his new job as the superintendent of schools in the Freehold Regional High School District on June 6. Members of the FRHSD Board of Education approved Sampson’s contract on Feb. 15. He is coming to the FRHSD from the Verona Township Schools, where he is currently the superintendent. FRHSD acting Superintendent…
