Category: Tri-Town News
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First responders to receive special training in autism
Members of the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) were present in Trenton last week as Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill requiring the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Human Services to develop an autism, intellectual and developmental disability course and curriculum for first…
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Walter Miller demonstrates a snapping kick during a self-defense class for women that he taught at the Jackson library on Sept. 13. For another picture from the self-defense class, see page 28. CHRIS KELLY staff
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Security upgrades coming to airpark
Using a $150,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation, Ocean County will install security upgrades at the Ocean County Airpark, Berkeley Township. “This grant from the Division of Aeronautics will allow us to improve our security at the airpark by installing security cameras,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as…
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Strand Theater to present teen talent show Sept. 19
The Strand Theater’s “Teen Theater Geeks” program, directed and produced by Chloe Gesslein, will be presenting its first Teen Talent Show on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The theater is at 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $4. For details and reservations, contact www.strand.org or call the box office at…
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Town to settle with construction firm
Issue centered on building for Jackson DPW BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer P ay the bill now. That’s what members of the Jackson Township Council voted to do on Sept. 9 in a legal matter that involves the municipality and Gavan General Contracting, Lakewood. The council voted 4-0 to amend the 2008 budget to include…
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Resident wants affordable housing spread around
Jackson Planning Board moves closer to a vote on Windsor Crescent BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Jackson resident Milan Berec addresses the members of the Jackson Planning Board during a public hearing on the Windsor Crescent affordable housing application. The township has contracted with Community Investment Strategies to build an apartment complex on…
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Westlake pays tribute to victims of Sept. 11
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Top: New Jersey State Police Lt. Joe Geleta of the Office of Emergency Management and coordinator for the New Jersey Community Emergency Response Team, addresses the audience during the Sept. 11 ceremony at the Westlake adult community, Jackson. Above: Reflecting on the principles upon which America was founded, Susan Adelstein…
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Decoy & gunning show returning to Tuckerton
Each fall, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders hosts Ocean County’s Decoy and Gunning Show to highlight working decoy and southern New Jersey water fowling heritage. Now, artists have a chance to display their abilities while honoring part of Ocean County culture in the official show print contest. “We are encouraging all artists to participate…
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Honoring those who gave all
The Jackson Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, North New Prospect and Larsen roads, Jackson, posted a poignant message (above) outside its headquarters on Sept. 11. The “343 still riding” refers to the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York who were killed in the line of duty during the terrorist attack on New…
