Category: Tri-Town News

  • Wawa construction to yield intersection improvements

    PLUMSTED – A new Wawa convenience store with 24-hour gas service is expected to have a groundbreaking in August at its location at the intersection of Route 539 and Route 528. Mayor Ron Dancer said that as a result of the construction of the Wawa, there will also be extensive intersection improvements for public safety…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Rick Waterhouse introduces his friend the lightning bug to children during his presentation of “In Search of the Reading Bug” at the Jackson Library on July 14. “In Search of the Reading Bug,” which is one of many activities the library is offering for youngsters this summer, featured Waterhouse’s original music.

  • Amanda’s Easel expands to keep helping children

    $450K grant funds renovations, new therapy programs BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Winnie the Pooh, Superman, Santa Claus and a Tyrannosaurus rex are just some of the toys that play therapist Chris Bellissimo has on his shelves at Amanda’s Easel, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. JAMIE ROMM Renovated facilities and new therapy…

  • Pair pan plan for security cameras

    Jackson council members agree to examine recent contract award BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Under fire from a pair of residents, the Jackson Township Council has put a $500,000 plan to buy surveillance cameras on hold. The cameras would have been installed at various locations in Jackson to enhance security. Two residents offered their comments…

  • Scout’s effort aids soldiers

    Alocal Boy Scout recently collected supplies for U.S. military personnel. Brandon Truax is an Eagle Scout in Troop 104, Jackson, and attends New Egypt High School, Plumsted. He is working on his James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award and decided that a collection for soldiers would be a meaningful tribute to Stewart, a former pilot…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…