Category: Tri-Town News

  • Turtles take to the streets: Nesting season has begun

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Why did the turtle cross the road? This time of year, it’s likely due to mating season, and while many turtles make it across the road, many others do not. Township property owner Valerie Palluzzi, a longtime conservationist, does not like seeing turtle remains on local roadways and…

  • Dalton becomes secretary of bar association

    Monmouth County attorney Angela White Dalton, of Howell, became secretary of the New Jersey State Bar Association last week. Dalton is on track to become president in 2016. Dalton has said she was pleased to join the ranks of the association’s executives, according to a press release. She received her B.A. summa cum laude from…

  • Helping hands

    Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…

  • Wine festival coming to Lakewood

    The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the Jersey Shore Wine Festival on June 4-5 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The festival will help promote New Jersey wines and increase the public’s familiarity with varietals produced in New Jersey. Festival hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the gate…

  • Freeholders commend Christie’s veto of bill

    Ocean County freeholders have applauded Gov. Chris Christie for his commitment to revitalize Barnegat Bay and praised his actions to veto proposed legislation that would have increased taxes solely for Ocean County’s property owners. “Gov. Christie has been a strong guardian of Barnegat Bay,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “By vetoing S-1856,…

  • Knights of Pythias sponsor public speaking contest

    A public speaking contest that was open to high school students was recently sponsored by the Battleground Centennial Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The lodge has 175 members, many of whom live in Jackson, Freehold, Howell and surrounding areas. The public speaking contest was held at the Hope Lutheran Church, Freehold Township, onMay 3.…

  • Ketchum Road bridge now closed for repairs

    HOWELL — Monmouth County has closed the Ketchum Road bridge for repair work to the bridge surface, superstructure and approach roads. The bridge crosses the Manasquan River in Howell. The bridge was closed on May 23. Weather permitting, the work is expected to take two weeks to complete. If an adjustment to the work schedule…

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     The Plumsted Township Memorial Day Parade will be held on Memorial Day, May 30. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street at Bright Road and will continue along Main Street and Jacobstown Road to Meadowbrook Lane. The American Legion headquarters will be the end point of the holiday march. Parade…

  • Residents urged to plan ahead for emergencies

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — People who think about disasters have made plans to assist the community in the event of a catastrophe. Arecent presentation by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes adult community attracted a turnout of more than 100 residents who gathered to hear plans…