Category: Tri-Town News

  • Plan for in-house attorney could resurface in Jackson

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The debate surrounding an in-house legal department in Jackson could heat up again as residents who support such a change may attempt to place the issue before residents in the Nov. 3 election. The news that residents may be asked to vote on such a proposal came just…

  • Public invited to Scouts’ pancake breakfast on May 3

    HOWELL — Boy Scout Troop No. 515 (Ramtown-Howell) will host an all-you-caneat pancake breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Howell Elks Lodge No. 2515, 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell. Breakfast items will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Tickets are $7 for adults; $3 for children under 12; and free for children…

  • Freehold man charged with murder of Jackson resident

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Hector Calderon JACKSON — Just 13 hours after an investigation into the shooting death of Jackson resident Peyman Sanandaji began, officials announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing. Authorities said Hector Calderon, 47, was arrested without incident at his home on South Street, Freehold Borough, just…

  • May 30 walk in New Egypt will boost brain tumor research

    Residents and business operators from Plumsted and the surrounding area will take a collective step toward finding a cure for brain tumors when they participate in a fundraising walk on May 30. The fifth annual Walk to End Brain Tumors will have participants strolling along a 1-mile route through downtown New Egypt to raise funds…

  • Vic DiBitetto heading for iPlay America, ‘Paul Blart’

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Vic DiBitetto A few months ago when Manalapan resident Vic DiBitetto went to the movies with his wife, she begged him to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn’t resist. The moment his face appeared in one of the coming attractions, DiBitetto stood up and shouted to the audience, “Hey…

  • Members named to Green Team

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has appointed members to a municipal board whose goal will be to preserve and protect Howell’s environmental resources. Mayor Bill Gotto said the panel, which is known as the Green Team, will be eligible to receive funding. The group will work to preserve and…

  • Project Matters working to get guitars into musicians’ hands

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent FREEHOLD — An organization that wants to provide guitars to young musicians is striking the right note. Karen High, who founded The Project Matters, seeks to further the creation of music, with an emphasis on aspiring musicians age 21 and younger. High told her story in a recent Greater Media…

  • Where to find autism resources

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…

  • New Jersey Natural Gas files plan for pipeline

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Representatives of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) have filed a petition with the state Board of Public Utilities proposing the construction of a 28-mile-long, 30-inch-diameter high pressure transmission pipeline through portions of Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean counties. The company confirmed the April 2 action on its website. NJNG filed…