Category: Tri-Town News

  • Solar energy project may go to vote

    Jackson School District officials consider letting public have its say on issue BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Board of Education members are taking another look at the possibility of placing solar energy panels on Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard. Residents may have an opportunity to vote on such a plan through a…

  • County assists seniors by delivering meals

    A warm, nutritious meal delivered with a friendly smile and a caring heart can be a lifeline for the elderly living in Ocean County. “Making certain our seniors receive proper nutrition in addition to having contact with caring individuals is a priority of the Board of Freeholders,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “In…

  • ‘Canceled’ meeting is held

    Town’s website & newspaper reported cancellation, but Jackson meeting went on BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A Jackson Township Council meeting that was posted as being canceled was in fact held on the evening of Dec. 28 with two council members participating at town hall, two council members participating by telephone, and one council member…

  • Bill honoring memory of teenager advances

    A proposal that would honor a late Middlesex County teenager by creating a next-of-kin registry to be used to notify familymemberswhen a loved one is incapacitated in a serious accident is moving forward in the state Legislature. TheAssembly approved the bill in a 78- 0 vote in June, and the Senate Budget and Appropriates Committee…

  • Foundation’s generosity aids entire community

    Family hopes to motivate others to make charitable contributions as well BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Jennifer, Barry, Star and Michelle Tobias (l-r) of Manalapan are committed to helping improve the quality of life of others in their community and surrounding areas. Their names are often affiliated with major donations to help children and improve hospitals,…

  • FRHSD board awaits word from state on supt. contract

    There is still no word on when a newsuperintendent of schools will take the reins of the Freehold Regional High School District. During the FRHSD Board of Education meeting held on Dec. 20 at Howell High School, board President Ronald Lawson updated the public on the lack of movement in bringing a new superintendent on…

  • Howell council splits, but passes code of conduct

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Some disagreement among members of the Howell Township Council led to a close vote, but in the end, a code of conduct for elected officials and members of the municipality’s appointed boards, commissions and committees was enacted. The purpose of the code of conduct is to “have fair,…

  • Farm purchase will help county’s nursery needs

    JACKSON — A 38-acre farm on South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson could soon be the major producer of plants and trees for Ocean County-operated parks and golf courses as the county advances plans to buy the nursery under its farmland preservation and Natural Lands Trust Fund programs. “This is a unique purchase,” said Ocean…

  • Board seeking questions for TV broadcast

    JACKSON — While it may be difficult for some people to get to a Board of Education meeting in order to ask school officials a question, that does not mean those individuals do not have good questions on their mind, and the board wants to answer them. This school year the Jackson School District began…