Category: Tri-Town News
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Municipal officials mum on TWU deal
Next discussion of Howell contract set for January BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Anew contract agreement has not been reached between Howell officials and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 225, which represents certain municipal employees. It was previously reported that details of the deal were going to be released at the Dec. 16 meeting…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School’s Billy Acquaviva (23) advances the puck during the Rebels’ ice hockey game against Freehold Township High School on Dec. 16 at the Wall Sports Arena in Wall Township. Howell defeated the Patriots, 9-3.
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Affordable housing plan OK’d
Howell places obligation at 615 new units BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has endorsed an affordable housing plan and will submit it to the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) by the Dec. 31 deadline. The council approved the plan at its meeting on Dec. 16. An effort was under way…
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Film tells story of courage, hope
‘Defiance’ recounts tale of the Bielski brothers, uncles of area resident BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer When Lola Kline sits in a movie theater and watches “Defiance,” she will not just be a face in the crowd. Kline, 67, of Freehold Township, will actually be witnessing her family’s history as it comes alive on…
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Board wants new tests on Patterson Rd. parcel
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Planning Board members want new tests conducted on property that is the subject of an ongoing application. Speaking at a recent meeting, Douglas Klee, the board’s engineer, said the applicant, James R. Johnson Jr., proposes to create three lots in a light manufacturing zone. Each lot will have…
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Walsh preparing for mayor’s role
Howell official says No. 1 issue facing town is property taxes BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Robert F. Walsh HOWELL — Father, husband, Township Council member and businessman are some of the words that can describe Robert F. Walsh. Soon there will be another word to describe Walsh — mayor. Walsh, 49, the chief executive…
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Hats worn for good cause
JACKSON — Students who participate in the social justice group at the St. Aloysius School recently held the school’s second annual Heavenly Hat Day. Heavenly Hats is a nonprofit organization that provides hats to cancer patients all over the world. “A great day was had by all, from kindergarten to eighth grade,” said teacher Kate…
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Office building approved
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Planning Board has said yes to an applicant’s plan to demolish an existing office building and to replace it with a modern structure. An application for preliminary and final site plan approval for M&S Properties was given the OK by the board in a 6-0 vote. Board…
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Peace Corps volunteer shines America’s light overseas
Michelle Miller’s mission in Moldova was to empower women, youth BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer Who trades a Manhattan apartment and all the comforts of the USA for an outhouse, cold showers and no cell phone? Moldovans celebrate their city of Cahul on an outdoor stage at the State University of Cahul. Women dressed in…
