Category: Tri-Town News

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will bring a fresh rendition of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre for four performances the last weekend of March. Created more than 40 years ago, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events. The musical,…

  • Jackson council salutes Toys 4 Tots volunteers

    JACKSON — A mayoral proclamation was recently presented by the Township Council to Jackson’s law enforcement and emergency services personnel who volunteered their time for last year’s Toys 4 Tots drive. The drive, which originated with the U.S. Marine Corps, saw members of the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Station 55 working to collect…

  • Howell officer honored for making DWI arrests

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Mayor Bill Gotto and the Township Council recently recognized Howell Patrolman Michael Maccia as the recipient of the 2014 Kimberly Smith Ames Driving While Intoxicated Prevention Award for Monmouth County. Maccia, who has been employed by the Howell Police Department since 2010, works the midnight patrol. He…

  • Central N.J. springs to life

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Veronica Walsh, 4, of Holmdel, is intent on coloring an egg with natural dyes during an event at Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown, on March 22. The park will host day camps during spring break in April. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring break approaching, children and teens in central New Jersey…

  • Christie touches wide range of topics in Freehold visit

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie addresses the audience during a town hall meeting at the National Guard Armory in Freehold on March 17. Christie spoke about his proposed 2015 state budget, and guests had the opportunity to ask the governor questions about a variety of issues that concern them. FRANK GALIPO Gov.…

  • Officials reduce tax hike sought by fire district

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The Plumsted Township Committee has reduced the amount of property taxes the New Egypt Fire District sought to support its 2015 budget. At a special meeting on March 16, the committee voted 4-1 to certify a tax levy of $1.55 million to support the fire district’s $2 million budget. Voting…

  • Garden of Hope to honor memory of young people

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Over time in Jackson, many residents have learned the names of teenagers and young adults who lost their lives in tragic fashion. And while those sons and daughters, siblings and students each left their mark on a community that had to cope with sudden tragedy, one resident is…

  • Reading friends

    MATT DENTON Isabella Cordaro, 3, practices her reading skills as she tells a story to therapy dog Rosie during an activity at the Jackson Library, Jackson, on March 14.

  • Snow removal costs vex town

    PLUMSTED — The first quarter of 2015 was expensive for Plumsted, according to Chief Financial Officer June Madden, who told officials that costs accrued in recent snow storms have already outpaced funds set aside for the 2015 municipal budget. Speaking to the Township Committee during a budget workshop on March 16, Madden said Plumsted spent…