Category: Tri-Town News
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Upon further review, new equipment is approved
BY ANDREW DAVISON Correspondent Jackson Department of Pubic Works Superintendent Fred Rasiewicz will get his new equipment; all of the resolutions authorizing the contracts for the equipment passed, most by a vote of 2-1, at the Dec. 8 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. These resolutions had been tabled at the Nov. 24 council meeting…
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CLAIRE SHEPROW Children waited eagerly to give Santa Claus a hug during a special event that was sponsored by the Howell Police Department at Howell Lanes on Dec. 4. Santa found out who has been naughty and who has been nice, and is making his delivery plans for Dec. 24. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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Town moves cautiously on farmland preservation
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer After a lengthy discussion, the Howell Township Council has decided to allocate money for the reappraisal of Howell properties dedicated to farmland preservation. Officials considered the prospect of reappraising the parcels, which would cost the township between $12,000 to $15,000 for four to five properties, at a Nov. 24 council…
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Kafton to Christie: Take a look at COAH
Jackson official proposes creation of state task force BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer One issue facing governor-elect Chris Christie when he takes office in January will be addressing the concerns of municipal officials who are trying to deal with mandates laid down by the state Council On Affordable Housing (COAH). According to a series of…
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Mom recounts teen’s descent into drug abuse
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer It is not always easy to get teenagers to listen to a message about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, but one parent is helping to lead the way in that effort. Nancy Joyce of the “Can U Hear Me” Foundation recently spoke to students at New Egypt High…
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Cyclist rides to Maine to learn community-organizing skills
Todd Stoner has founded Creative Community and will address local groups BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent O n Sept. 2, Todd Stoner, 23, left New Jersey to begin a volunteer internship program at the Maine People’s Alliance in Lewiston, Maine, a grassroots organization that focuses on community-organizing skills and leadership development in a variety of socio-economic…
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Sides work on details for commercial site
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Planning Board are still considering an application that proposes the construction of a 4,000-square-foot retail building in the Cassville section of the community. The applicant is Al Heyer. Previous testimony was heard in November 2007 when the applicant proposed the construction of a 5,900-square-foot…
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Director clues seniors in on health care options
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Senior citizens who attended a recent program at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled heard the latest information about Medicare, prescription drug coverage and other important related topics. “Our purpose is to provide information to people who have Medicare, or if there is a…
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Democratic Party chief admits he took bribes
Al Santoro pleads guilty in latest Bid Rig investigation BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Is the U.S. Attorney’s Office finished with its corruption investigation in Ocean County? Maybe. Maybe not. “Our overall Operation Bid Rig investigation is continuing,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Gramiccioni, who could not confirm or deny whether other officials…
