Category: Tri-Town News

JACKSON — Municipal officials have taken the next step in the planned construction of a public water spray park at the Jackson Justice Complex. At a recent meeting, the Township Council unanimously approved a motion to prepare bid specifications and advertise for bids for a 2,700-square-foot spray park. Officials said they hope the project, which…

After weeks of plowing and salting county roads, Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering crews have transitioned over to the next phase of operation: pothole repair on county roads, according to a press release. “There are nine Highway Division crews going out on county roads every day to look for and repair potholes,”…

JACKSON — Jordan Torres, 14, recently competed in the 2015 Golden Key Music Festival and was awarded gold for her performance of Federic Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28 No. 12. Since its inception in 2002, the Golden Key Music Festival of the United States has established itself as a major cultural event that attracts young instrumentalists…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted several ordinances that rezoned parcels of land throughout Howell. The ordinances were introduced and adopted in February. One ordinance pertains to a parcel known as Thompson’s Farm on Howell Road. The land was rezoned from a Special Economic District zone to an…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The chief of emergency medical services has lost his job with the Plumsted Township First Aid Squad and had his emergency medical technician certificate suspended by the state, The actions came after officials learned about criminal charges that were lodged against David Rogers and because he allegedly tested…

JACKSON — A recent high-speed incident on Jackson’s streets has left detectives asking the public for any information regarding a motorcycle theft or an unknown individual seen riding with reckless abandon by police. Police said the incident took place just after 3:30 p.m. March 17 when Officer James Reynolds was responding to an emergency first…

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,…

MATT DENTON Noelle Washington, 7, and Rosie the rescue dog share a hug during an activity at the Jackson Library on March 14. Youngsters had a chance to practice their reading skills while Rosie listened to them. Noelle’s twin sister, Grace, is reading to Rosie in the background.

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Howell K-8 School District administration has introduced a tentative plan to the Board of Education and public that describes a reconfiguration of the district’s schools. Officials have said they are pursuing reconfiguration as a way to balance enrollment in the district’s schools. Currently, Howell’s elementary schools are K-5…