Category: Tri-Town News

  • New parking lot under construction downtown

    PLUMSTED — Construction is under way to provide downtown New Egypt with its third public parking lot on Main Street. Thirty additional parking spaces are expected to be available in early March, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. The Plumsted Township Committee awarded a contract to the lowest of six bidders, Marlin Construction, in the amount…

  • Resident faces drug charges

    PLUMSTED — The drug enforcement policies and strategies being implemented by the Plumsted Police Department’s Officer in Charge, Sgt. Matthew Petrecca, have resulted in an arrest, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. Dancer said that at about 10 p.m. Nov. 9, Sgt. Pintye and Patrolmen Doell, England and Murphy conducted an investigation at 11 Main St.,…

  • Rescue Ink uses star power to aid local animal rescue group

    Auction of art by therapy dogs raises $5K for Adopt-A-Pet BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer They are tough guys with a tender spot for animals. Three stars of the hit cable TV show “Rescue Ink Unleashed” helped the Central Jersey animal rescue organization Adopt-A-Pet raise almost $5,000 on Dec. 5, when they auctioned off artwork…

  • Forest management rules gain approval

    The Pinelands Commission has approved new rules aimed at encouraging specific practices that can be used to sustain and improve the overall health of Pinelands forests. According to a press release, the rules detail a series of recommended, ecologically based forest management techniques that are incorporated in amendments to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, the…

  • Meridian reps describe planned health village

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The operators of the Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township are making plans to construct a health center in Jackson. Information about those plans was presented to the public and to Jackson’s elected officials during a recent meeting of the Township Council. Representatives of Ocean Medical Center, which…

  • In the Service

    Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David J. Bouthot, son of David Bouthot of Jackson, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.…

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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

  • 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…

  • 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…