Category: Tri-Town News

  • New deal for Howell teachers gains approval

    HOWELL – The Board of Education has approved a memorandum with the Howell Township Education Association (HTEA) on a new three-year contract that covers teachers in Howell’s K-8 schools. The new deal will give HTEA members an average salary increase of 3.75 percent per year, according to district officials. This is an average increase that…

  • Community service will be focus for university

    LAKEWOOD — To celebrate 100 years as a Mercy institution of higher education, Georgian Court University is sponsoring the Mercy Marathon, a 100-hour community service marathon. Conducted in conjunction with more than a dozen area nonprofit organizations, it will take place during “Mercy Week,” Sept. 22- 28, and provide an opportunity for all Georgian Court…

  • Fighting youths keep cops busy during Jackson Day

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Police have reported that Jackson Day, held Sept. 7 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, was marred with several incidents of juvenile violence. In a press release dated Sept. 12, Jackson police Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz said police responded to several incidents during the annual community get-together. •…

  • In the Service

    Air Force Airman Chad W. Wray has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Helen Wray, Jackson. His six weeks of training included studying the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies. He performed drill and ceremony marches, received physical training, rifle…

  • In the Service

    Army Pvt. Akeem D. Hood, the nephew of Sandra Germe of Jackson, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, Army history, core values and traditions.…

  • Hotel developer wants ramp to Route 9 closed

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — On July 24, Mayor Joseph DiBella received correspondence from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Bureau of Major Access regarding a proposed hotel development project at Route 9 North and Northwoods Lane. The letter from Charles R. Miller, supervising engineer, Major Access Permits, states that the bureau “is…

  • Mayor says farmers object to new fee on buildings

    Plumsted Mayor and state Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Mercer) said business and farm owners in New Jersey who construct new buildings or additions are being hit with a new tax that took effect July 17. Dancer said Gov. Jon Corzine signed A- 500 into law. The law is known as the Statewide…

  • Winery plans grand opening

    PLUMSTED — The two-day grand opening of Plumsted’s first winery and grape vineyard, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, is scheduled for Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music, tractor hay wagon rides and valet parking. The twoday grand…

  • Residents remember friend with annual blood drive

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — It has been five years since the Westlake adult community held its first blood drive to aid community member and volunteer Chuck Boudreau in his fight against a disease that eventually claimed his life. In his honor, Boudreau’s friends have held a blood drive every year since his…