Category: Tri-Town News
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Scouts start horse club
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has announced plans to form a horse club. “Our horse programs have become so popular with girls of all ages, the horse club was created to meet that demand and encourage the girls’ natural interest and curiosity,” said Michelle Masarik, outdoor program specialist. “We’re trying to make horses…
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County auction brings in revenue
FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that the annual Monmouth County surplus auction netted $284,663. This is the first year the county auction was conducted completely online, according to a press release. The auction was conducted in late September. “It was a great success in that we were able to attract…
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Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. These leaders and legends, from presidents to poets, in the categories of Historical, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Enterprise and General, hail from all corners of New Jersey and share a close relationship…
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Former councilwoman denies theft allegation
HOWELL — Kimberly Alvarez, a former township councilwoman and former municipal employee, says she is innocent of theft charges that have been lodged against her. On Sept. 23, Alvarez was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Howell Police Department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities are alleging that Alvarez stole in excess of…
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Board will not support new concession stand
Panel members offer little enthusiasm for $690,000 expenditure BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Engineer Albert D. Yodakis listens to comments from members of the Jackson Planning Board during a discussion of a proposed concession facility at the Jackson Justice Complex athletic fields. JACKSON — Members of the Planning Board balked at the idea…
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Historical society back in good graces
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Historical Society has been absolved of any wrongdoing as it relates to the publication of its newsletter. The news about the historical society was delivered during the Sept. 23 meeting of the Township Council. The society found itself placed under the microscope after accusations of…
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Officials consider ways to handle town’s debt
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer David Thompson JACKSON — Municipal officials are examining Jackson’s debt in an effort to determine what the next step will be. “Over the years the township has been dealing with its debt on a short-term basis. What we are examining right now is the position we can take regarding our…
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Projects completed
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has dedicated two newly completed transportation projects in western Monmouth County. One of the projects is at county Route 524 (Adelphia Road) and Fairfield Road in Howell. The intersection improvements consist of road widening along Route 524 and Fairfield Road to construct a dedicated left turn lane…
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Advisory panel to go in search of ratables
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — An ordinance approving the formation of the Jackson Economic Development Advisory Committee has been adopted by the Township Council in a 5-0 vote. The ordinance was adopted on Sept. 23. Councilwoman Bobbie Rivere said she believes the committee should be permitted to have up to 15 members —…
