Category: Tri-Town News
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Pinelands region is subject of discussion
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Planning Board members were briefed recently on Jackson’s relationship with the Pinelands Commission. Part of Jackson is within the protected Pinelands region of New Jersey and subject to regulations promulgated by the Pinelands Commission. Township Councilman Ken Bressi attended a Feb. 8 meeting with the Pinelands Commission to…
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HTEF seeks participants for race
HOWELL— The Howell Township Education Foundation (HTEF) has added a new challenge to its annual 5K Race/Walk to be held on June 4 in Howell. This year, event organizers are offering a discretionary grant worth $1,000 to the Howell school that provides the highest percentage of race participants, based on school enrollment. All runners and…
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Preliminary budget raises Howell tax rate 3.6¢
Howell officials trying to secure more resources for Dept. of Public Works BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Township Manager Helene Schlegel gave the Howell Township Council and members of the public a first look at the proposed 2011 municipal budget during a special budget meeting held on March 10. The proposed 2011 budget…
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O’Scanlon touts GOP pension reforms
Assembly bill would raise retirement age and pension contributions BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. (R-Monmouth and Mercer) has proposed legislation to reform the state’s pension system and avoid a future fiscal crisis that could end in bankruptcy. “If we don’t do [the reforms], the pension system will swallow massively increasing…
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Inaugural event will honor local stars
HOWELL— The Howell Township Education Foundation will hold its first “Evening of the Stars” at 7 p.m. March 25 at Howell Middle School North. The event will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of four graduates of the Howell public schools, one former district employee, and a program that has brought outstanding recognition to the school…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser strikes chord with supporters
Greater Media employees donate time, money to help child-mentoring organization BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Left: Big Brother Joe Aucello, 50, of Marlboro gives some pointers to his “Little,” Steven, 11, during the 39th annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties at Brunswick Zone…
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WELCOME TO… Treasure of the Jersey Shore
Atlantic Highlands & Highlands offer all of the charms of seaside towns BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Visitors don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy the many charms of Atlantic Highlands’ First Avenue. Nestled along the Sandy Hook Bay, Atlantic Highlands and Highlands are two small Jersey shore towns that have much to offer.…
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Steeds ready for annual game vs. Devils alumni
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Steeds will face off against the New Jersey Devils alumni in an ice hockey game to raise funds for the Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 and Our Special Place of Matawan. The event will be held on March 13 at Howell Ice World,…
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Guy Fieri will appear at college
Culinary “rock star” Guy Fieri will work his magic on stage at Brookdale Community College’s newly renovated Robert J. CollinsArena in Lincroft onApril 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m. with Fieri cooking favorite recipes for his New Jersey fans. The event will open with visits to a multitude of…
