Category: Tri-Town News
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Lakehurst to Red Bank is panel’s rail selection
Efforts continue to institute passenger train service for inland Monmouth, Ocean BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Passenger train service could come to inland Monmouth and Ocean counties if NJ Transit administrators follow through on the recommendation of a working group of stakeholders. According to a May 27 press release from NJ Transit, members of a…
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Town opposes governor’s diversion of EMT funds
PLUMSTED — The Township Committee is opposing Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposed diversion of $4 million from the state’s dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training fund to the general treasury to balance the state budget, leaving a balance of $400,000 in the fund. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the EMT training fund is currently running at…
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Showing lots of love for Locks of Love
Freehold woman makes special donation to keep a promise to her niece BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Lesley Taylor of Freehold Borough has not had short hair since she was a child, and only one thing inspired her to trim her 30-inch chestnut mane — her niece Kaitlynn Koehler’s illness. Kaitlynn Koehler, 8, and…
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Women of Today install officers
JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and the beginning of a new year at their installation banquet on May 1, according to newly installed President Suzanne Rogalsky. Past officers of the group as well as the many successful projects for the 2008-09 year were recognized at the…
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Restrictions put in place on grass clippings disposal
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Temporary assistance for residents who want to dispose of their grass clippings is being offered by municipal officials. Concerns about the disposal of grass clippings were raised at the May 12 Township Council meeting regarding the closure of the yard waste transfer facility on Kierych Drive. “The money…
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Jackson mom perturbed at parking fee
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson Board of Education’s plan to charge students $25 a year to park at one of Jackson’s two high schools beginning in September does not sit well with Catherine Gross. “People are irate” about the idea of charging $25 a year for students to park at either Jackson Memorial…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School’s Brandon Adams tries to turn a double play during the Jaguars’ 9-5 victory over South Brunswick High School in an NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament quarterfinal-round game on May 22. Jackson Memorial improved to 19-2 with the win over the Vikings. Jackson hosted Hillsborough in…
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Planned hotel has no conference center
Children’s day care facility is part of application on Northwoods Place, Howell BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has heard the first round of testimony regarding a revamped application that includes the proposed construction of a day care center and hotel in a Highway Development zone (HD-1). Representatives from Northwoods…
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Undertaking a mission of honor
N.J. veterans claim abandoned brothers and sisters in arms BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Until recently, New Jersey had a heartwrenching secret. The cremated remains of hundreds of American veterans lay abandoned, stored on shelves inside dusty cardboard boxes and canisters. ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Navy fold an American flag on behalf of…
