Category: Tri-Town News
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Purchase of office building would cost Howell a ratable
By Christina Haberstroh HOWELL — With the possibility of buying the Global office building still on the table, Howell officials will continue to weigh the pros and cons of moving the town’s base of operations from the municipal complex on Preventorium Road to the Route 9 office building. In March, the Township Council passed a…
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Mayor: Public will have say on marijuana distribution site
State selects Manalapan as one of six locations for alternative treatment center BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Municipal officials told members of the public on March 23 that they will have a chance to state their views on New Jersey’s plan to place a medicinal marijuana alternative treatment center in Manalapan. The New Jersey…
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Matt Meleo slides into second base during the Jaguars’ preseason scrimmage against Central Regional High School of Bayville on March 17. Meleo and the Jaguars will open the 2011 high school baseball season on April 2 vs. Hamilton West High School of Mercer County. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Board appoints Hazel asst. superintendent
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Nicole Hazel Nicole Hazel is the Freehold Regional High School District’s new assistant superintendent of student services. The FRHSD Board of Education unanimously approved her change in status on Feb. 28. Hazel had been serving as the interim assistant superintendent of student services following the retirement of Patricia Emmerman in June…
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Possibility of layoffs mentioned
Situation in Jackson expected to be discussed at April 5 council meeting BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Negotiations on a new contract with members of the Jackson Police Department have not been concluded, but a reported plan to lay off 23 police officers (30 percent of the department) and to demote other officers has not…
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Authorities say Sept. fire in Howell was arson
Law enforcement officials have deemed a fire on municipal property in Howell to be a case of arson and are asking for assistance from the public to help solve the crime. According to a press release issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office this week, on Sept. 16, 2010, at about 12:31 a.m., a Howell…
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Shore musician finds his hero
‘Jerseyboy Hero’ premieres April 7 in Red Bank BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer For Red Bank musician Chris Vaughn, making music was the easy part, but getting it out there would require the help of one of his idols. Vaughn chronicled his musical journey along the Jersey Shore in his narrative documentary “Jerseyboy Hero,” which…
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Local soldier commended for bravery
Pfc. Miles G. Wagman HOWELL— U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Miles G. Wagman, 21, of Howell was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his exceptional service while assigned as a dismount during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. “Pvt. First Class Wagman’s dedication to duty during combat operations contributed to the immense success of the mission.…
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Howell raises sewer rates
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — An ordinance that increases the sewer fee for some Howell residents was adopted at the March 15 meeting of the Township Council. The charges are associated with the disposal and treatment of the sewage that is collected in public sanitary sewers in Howell. All customers of the sewer…
