Category: Tri-Town News
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Sibling Rivalry gives way to harmony
Howell youths will perform at upcoming Monmouth County Fair BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Justin and Alina Zimmerman of Howell are siblings who don’t play together the same way that most siblings do. While other children might play Monopoly and video games, playing together for the Zimmermans means making music. AMY ROSEN Alina and Justin…
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Monmouth stands firm in support of rail line
Monmouth County officials are not backing down from their previously pledged support for a passenger rail line that would pass through the western portion of the county. In the face of concerns put forth by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the county has restated the reasons why it believes a train line can…
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Officials’ salaries remain the same
JACKSON – The salaries for Jackson’s mayor, Township Council president and council members were approved by council members at their July 8 meeting. Mayor Mark Seda’s salary will remain at $29,500 for the next 12 months. Council members Mike Reina, Scott Martin and Bobbie Rivere voted in favor of the mayor’s salary. Council President Mike…
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Board readjusts times at two Howell schools
HOWELL – The Howell Board of Education is calling a do-over. After voting several weeks ago to place the Adelphia and Griebling elementary schools on new schedules beginning in the 2008-09 school year, the board readjusted the school schedule on July 9. Beginning in September the school day in Howell’s K-8 schools will be lengthened…
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Nerds and Punks will rock Jackson
JACKSON – Mayor Mark Seda and the members of the Township Council, in conjunction with the Department of Recreation and Senior Services, have announced that The Nerds will return to the township’s stage on July 23 along with The Punks, for the first of three free concerts in Jackson’s annual Concert Under the Stars series.…
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Bressi to continue as planning board chair
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Kenneth Bressi was reelected chairman of the Jackson Planning Board when the panel reorganized on July 7. Councilman Michael Reina, who previously served as chairman of the Planning Board, returned to the panel that evening. Reina, who was sworn in as a member of the Township Council on…
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Jackson will ask top court to hear case on ordinance
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – In an effort to preserve the environment and the quality of life for residents, the Sierra Club has extended a hand to Jackson officials in a planned appeal of an appellate court decision. “Unfortunately, in the last year or two there have been a number of environmental miscues…
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July 20 dance will honor memory of young mother
Family members, friends remember Shakita Crudup BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Shakita Crudup had planned to spend the Father’s Day weekend of 2007 at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in Jackson with her boyfriend, William McMillan, and her four children. Her plans never came to fruition. Shakita Crudup Crudup, 26, of Lakewood,…
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Ban on bikes, scooters eyed for park on Jackson Day
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON JACKSON – In order to promote safety in John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park on Jackson Day, Sept. 6, Township Council members have discussed an idea put forth by Jackson’s recreation director. Jackson Day is the community’s annual celebration that features entertainment, vendors, rides, games and other activities. Speaking…
