Category: Tri-Town News

  • In the Service

    Air Force Airman Patrick M. Riordan II, son of Sue Cook and Patrick Riordan of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. 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…

  • Two-lot subdivision approved

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A two-lot subdivision on Denmark Lane off Green Valley Road has received Planning Board approval. The application filed by Eli Weinstein had been the subject of several hearings before the board. Denmark Lane, which is a cul-de-sac, will not be extended. The two homes to be constructed will…

  • Voices sing out

    ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Howell High School chorus perform for an audience that turned out for Choralpalooza 2009, which was held at the high school on May 7. The chorus performed songs from the classical, world and popular music genres.

  • Real-life ‘Rain Man’ shines in area visit

    Asavant is defined as a person with developmental disorders who may have one or more areas of expertise, ability or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual’s overall limitations. Kim Peek, on whom the 1988 movie “Rain Man” was based, was in Edison recently for a speaking engagement. While there may be many savants…

  • Open government advocate settles issues with Howell

    John Paff tries to ensure that officials act in the open BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer John Paff, a member of the New Jersey Libertarian Party who serves as what he has called an “open government advocate,” has settled a complaint he filed with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office regarding unclear discussions the Howell Township…

  • Holes in two pipes thought to be source of tritium leaks

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer LACEY TOWNSHIP — Engineers at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station have pinpointed the source of several tritium leaks, a plant spokesman said. “We have narrowed it to two pipes,” spokesman David Benson said. “One pipe had a five-eighths-of-an-inch hole in an 8- inch carbon steel pipe; the other…

  • Jackson takes precautions to help prevent swine flu

    JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina has initiated a plan to help protect Jackson residents from the advance of swine flu. On May 1 the Jackson Department of Public Works was instructed by the mayor to have its buildings and grounds crews go out and sanitize every public park and recreation facility. “Every morning our parks…

  • Stalking bill becomes law

    Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. “This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking,” said Sen. Jennifer Beck, a member of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. “As technology…

  • Volunteers step up to help Jackson

    PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN The newest members of Jackson’s CERT team have been trained to deal with man-made and natural disasters that could impact the community. The volunteers will be called upon to help officials respond to a specific emergency. JACKSON — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has added 28 civilians to its roster.…