Category: Tri-Town News
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Ocean County assists first-time homebuyers
Since it got under way in 1995, hundreds of Ocean County residents have taken advantage of the county’s First-Time Homebuyer Program, which increases the opportunity for homeownership for low- and moderate income residents. “We expect to provide at least 22 families in Ocean County with this opportunity again this year, bringing the total number of…
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New Egypt Day will feature fun for family
PLUMSTED – The Main Street New Egypt program and the Neighborhood Preservation Programof Plumsted will host the annual New Egypt Day celebration on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Egypt Day is an outdoor family street festival that takes place in downtown New Egypt on Front Street and by Oakford Lake Park…
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Distinguished equine vet realizes dream
Patty Hogan opens new horse clinic in Upper Freehold BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Top: Equine surgeon Patty Hogan, of Upper Freehold Township, looks at an X-ray on a large-screen TV in Hogan Equine, a horse clinic she recently opened at Fair Winds Farm in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Bottom: A look…
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Adult communities donate to educational foundation
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Residents of the Westlake and Four Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes adult communities in Jackson have joined together to present a $20,000 donation to the Jackson Educational Foundation. “These are funds that were raised as a result of something that PaulMayerowitz, Bill Baletti, Alan Feder, Frank Pirz [and Hal…
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Panel’s charge: Help Howell save money
Finance Review Committee serves as advisory body to Township Council BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer AHowell official believes the Finance Review Committee has helped to establish more financial accountability in the municipality. The committee is an ad hoc committee whose members are appointed by the Township Council. According to Howell’s Internet Web site, the purpose…
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Caregiver agencies, hospitals gain funding to aid seniors
In 2007, 7,778 older adults received 30,459 units of service through these county funded programs. Ahost of programs and services that help keep seniors active and in their homes have received the support of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. The board is scheduled to approve contracts totaling $250,000 to caregiver agencies and hospitals for…
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A pug makes fast friends with a fake fire hydrant before entering the new Jackson off-leash dog park at John F. Johnson Memorial Park, Jackson. The dog park opened May 3 and will be open from sunrise to sunset each day. For more, see page 15. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Datebook
• David Olney, singer-songwriter, will perform cuts from his new CD, “One Tough Town,” a retrospective of 100 years of American music featuring blues, country, rock, swing and more, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400. • AParents’Night Out for those with special-needs children and their…
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Candidates vie for seats on Jackson council
Three four-year terms will be up for grabs in May 13 election BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Running for seats on the Jackson Township Council as the Working Together for Jackson’s Future team are (l-r) Emily Ingram, Charles Garofano and Todd Porter. JACKSON – Six candidates are running for three four-year terms on the Jackson…
