Category: Tri-Town News
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Planner proposes less intense land use
Community commercial sought along I-195 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Although two proposed land use ordinances would be inconsistent with the master plan, planner Charles Newcomb has recommended them for the Township Committee’s consideration. The Planning Board was advised by its attorney Dennis Collins at the Nov. 13 meeting that its vote…
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CHRIS KELLY staff In observance of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, the Lakewood Historical Society sponsored a visit and talk from former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Celebrity impersonator Rene Goodwin brought Meir back to life on Nov. 23 during an afternoon tea at the Lakewood Heritage Museum. Meir…
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Officials: Water rate hike OK’d
Company sought 23%; deal said to be 10% over three years BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Howell residents who receive their water service from the New Jersey- American Water Co. will see an increase in the amount of their water bill in December. Howell Township Manager Helene Schlegel said a settlement regarding an increase in…
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Reina elected interim mayor
But attempt to fill vacant council seat stalls in 2-2 vote BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Michael Reina has been elected Jackson’s interim mayor by the members of the Township Council. Michael Reina In the wake of Mark Seda’s resignation as mayor last week, the council on Nov. 25 voted 3-1 to name Reina, who…
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Woman aids the survival of cheetahs
Ronit Kobrinski returns to Africa to continue work BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Ronit Kobrinski (r) of Colts Neck has spent time working with Dr. Laurie Marker in Namibia, Africa, to help save cheetahs and to educate people about the big cat that is the fastest sprinter in the animal world. Marker is the founder and…
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County info is just an e-mail away
Ocean County residents and visitors can now have important Ocean County information including press releases, commuter forecasts and emergency management updates e-mailed to them. “Getting information to our residents is key when it comes to letting them know about the numerous programs and services Ocean County offers,” said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who serves as…
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Board has questions on subdivision plan
Proposed driveways in cul-de-sac are an issue on Jackson application BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Saying there were too many loose ends to be able to vote, the Planning Board has directed an applicant to return in February and provide additional testimony on a proposed subdivision of property. The property in question is…
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Council pulls ordinance to sell park-ride property
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has pulled an ordinance from consideration which would have authorized the sale of the Aldrich Road park and ride parking lot because of what officials said was ambiguous language in the document. The action came at the council’s Nov. 25 meeting. Questions about the sale…
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Food drive to be held at holiday event
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry is a local organization that is helping local families in need. “The Good Samaritan which started a few years ago providing food for only six people a month now serves 300 people a month in our local communities. It was the youth group at Emley’s Hill United Methodist Church that…
