Category: Tri-Town News

Three men, including a resident of Jackson and a resident of Howell, have been arrested and charged in connection with their alleged participation in a string of burglaries in Millstone Township, Monmouth County. According to a New Jersey State Police press release, police have arrested Dean Lombardi, 23, of Jackson, Thomas Ditre, 23, of Brick…

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders awarded a contract to a Cliffwood Beach company on Nov. 18 to provide safety improvements along a 25-mile stretch of Route 539. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly said, “This work will bring much needed safety improvements to this road.” The board awarded the contract to DeFino Contracting Company…

A bill that designates swatting as a felony and establishes more stringent punishments for the crime has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “It is time to send a message that this is not going to be treated lightly,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D-Camden, Gloucester), who sponsored the bill and was himself the…

Christopher Gilman, 38, of Jackson, has been charged with two counts of second degree robbery in connection with the Oct. 10, 2014, and Nov. 1, 2014, robberies of the TD Bank at 4280 Route 9 South, Howell, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Gilman was served with a copy of the criminal complaints…

Proposed federal legislation could one day help residents across New Jersey who lost cell phone service and experienced power blackouts as a result of superstorm Sandy. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) has introduced the Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (H.R. 3998) that would, if passed in the House and Senate and signed…

TOP PICK With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness, proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Perhaps, his most…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer A system to be installed on municipal vehicles in Howell will allow the vehicles’ use to be monitored. At a recent meeting, the Howell Township Council awarded a contract to Synovia Solutions, LLC, for an automated vehicle tracking system. The system is designed to manage the fleet’s production and functions,…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Beacon Health and Social Services, a not-for-profit corporation, has established the Beacon of LIFE center in Oceanport to deliver Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) services. With the opening of a new healthcare facility, care for older adults is now a little easier to come by in Monmouth…