Category: Tri-Town News

  • Town applies for $300K state green energy grant

    PLUMSTED — A state Department of Environmental Protection Greenhouse Gas Reduction grant in the amount of $300,000 for land use planning and transportation, efficiency of transportation systems, and strengthening local economies has been applied for by the Plumsted Township Committee. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the township’s Green Technology Advisory Committee has been at the…

  • Firm will add antennas to existing monopole

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Planning Board has granted approval for the placement of six antennas on an existing monopole on Six Flags Boulevard. The application was heard at the Aug. 17 meeting of the Planning Board. Doug Klee, the board’s engineer, said Metro PCS New York LLC sought approval to install…

  • Reina, Bressi seek mayor, council seats

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina and Planning Board Chairman Ken Bressi have announced their candidacy for the positions of mayor and councilman, respectively. Because of resignations and appointments that occurred in Jackson’s local government during the past year, residents will vote in two municipal races, mayor and Township Council member,…

  • Sept.: Fall is staggering in

    Green Scene Weeks of brilliant color are ahead, and it is time to think about your spring garden. Bulbs, those buried treasures, are the easiest and most diverse way to add excitement to your spring garden. Captivating color, fragrance and a wide range of varieties are their trademark. Many bulbs grow and bloom in early…

  • CERT members learn how to control a fire

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson firefighter Michael Grossman (r) instructs CERT members Phil Hackmeyer (l) and Jerry Fine how to extinguish a fire. JACKSON — Members of Jackson’s Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) are training to become certified in fire control. With the help of volunteer firefighters Michael Grossman, Mim Stacy and Lt. GerardMoroney,…

  • In the Service

    Army National Guard Pvt. David Wood Jr., son of David and Kathy Wood of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core…

  • Orchid auction coming to Colts Neck firehouse

    The largest orchid auction in New Jersey is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537 (a quarter-mile west of Route 34), Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m., with doors open for previewing at 9:30 a.m. The Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual auction will be held…

  • Consideration to be given to zoning change

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A rezoning request put forth by a developer was given the go-ahead by Howell Township Council members to move forward with planner Robert Melvin for a zoning suitability evaluation of its application. In a 4-1 vote at its Sept. 1 meeting, the council approved a motion to further…