Category: Tri-Town News

  • Team wants residents ready for emergencies

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Community Evacuation Planning Team (CEPT) met recently to examine what may be needed in the event there is ever an emergency that requires evacuation. CEPT, which is comprised of residents of the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes adult community, met on June 18 at the Four…

  • Warning issued to use only licensed taxicabs

    LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Transportation Safety Board has issued a warning reminding the public to use only licensed taxis. Unlicensed taxis may not be inspected or insured. The driver of an unlicensed taxi may not have the proper license. Residents are urged to use taxis with the proper licensing. Lakewood and the state of New…

  • Three suspects arrested after incident at home

    JACKSON — A home invasion and robbery at a Southwind Circle residence has resulted in the arrest of three suspects. Two of the suspects are juveniles and one suspect is 18 years old. Jackson police Capt. David Newman said in a press release issued on June 25 that on June 20 at 10:15 a.m. Jackson…

  • Road improvements to begin

    Improved traffic flow and pedestrian safety are the goals of the $4.25 million reconstruction of a portion of Route 528 in Jackson and Lakewood. A 1.5-mile stretch of the road between Stacey Court in Jackson and Gudz Road in Lakewood will be reconstructed and improved under a contract to be awarded by the Ocean County…

  • Humanitarian awards presented at May gala

    LAKEWOOD — Several hundred friends, supporters, staff and physicians of Kimball Medical Center turned out recently to enjoy an exciting evening at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. Guests of the Kimball Medical Center Foundation’s “Murder on the Orient Express” gala held on May 9 were treated to an evening filled with great food, dancing…

  • Board will reorganize on July 13

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Just as baseball teams will eventually end the 2009 season, so, too, has the Jackson Planning Board seen its last meeting for the 2008-09 year. Because Jackson’s municipal government operates on a July 1 to June 30 year, the Planning Board follows the same calendar. The board held its final…

  • Freehold area AAUW chapter holds annual book sale

    FREEHOLD — The annual book sale hosted by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will take place in Freehold Borough this week. The book sale will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold Borough. There will be no admission charge when the book sale…

  • Photo

    Courtney Mastrola, 13, of Howell, rides a wave with Coast Guard rescue swimmer Jon Kline during the Best Day Foundation’s “Best Day at the Beach” event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. The Best Day New Jersey events are free for youngsters with autism, Down syndrome,…

  • Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

    Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with a Great Dane named Faith at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. Linda Gress, a New Egypt resident, founded All…