Category: Tri-Town News

  • Jackson dog park set to open

    JACKSON – Dogs of all sizes will be flocking to Jackson’s new off-leash dog park, where they will be able to make friends, run around and play while getting some exercising and excitement in their lives. The Jackson Township Off-Leash Dog Park will open its gates for the first time on May 3 at 11…

  • His well-examined life a story of love and hate

    Critically acclaimed 98-year-old author working on third book BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Write what you know. Harry Bernstein of Brick Township has taken that adage to heart in his tenth decade of life. Bernstein, who turned 98 on April 17, has written two critically acclaimed books and is working on his third. ERIC…

  • Owners want to stay in business

    HOWELL – Testimony is expected to resume on June 9 before the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the case of the Kindred Souls Canine Center, Brown Road. Representatives of the business made their latest appearance before the board on April 14. No decision was rendered. As they seek a use variance, the principals of the…

  • Cleanup leaders honored

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Mayor Mark Seda thanked the coordinators of the Clean Communities program who helped to rally 400 volunteers for a community cleanup held April 12. “The Clean Communities program would not be possible if it weren’t for the two coordinators, Patricia Wood and Connie Sidor, who did so much…

  • Dealership to host blood drive

    LAKEWOOD – The Jim Curley Dealership, 1399 River Ave. (Route 9), is “revving up” this year’s blood drive with an incentive for parents of elementary school students to give blood. Parents who donate blood can enter a drawing in “The WJRZ Blood Drive Challenge Donate for Disney,” a trip for four to DisneyWorld in Orlando,…

  • Atty: Jackson will feel impact of housing rules

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – New rules regarding affordable housing in New Jersey will be detrimental to Jackson, according to the attorney who represents Jackson on affordable housing matters. Appearing before the Township Council at its April 22 meeting, attorney John Russo gave municipal officials an update on how the affordable housing rules…

  • Clinics offer procedures for pets

    Pet lovers can help control the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats by having their animals spayed or neutered. Dr. Ella Boyd, Ocean County public health coordinator, said, “The majority of pet owners are not breeders, so it makes sense to eliminate bringing unplanned kittens and puppies into the world.” To help reduce unwanted litters,…

  • 14-acre tract to be divided in Jackson

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON- An application for a twolot subdivision has received unanimous approval from the Planning Board. Peter and Karen Barba sought permission to divide a 14-acre tract at Farmingdale and Pfister roads and got the OK on April 21. Planning Board engineer Doug Klee said the subdivision would create two lots…

  • Howell reps make case against water rate hike

    New Jersey American plan draws the wrath of residents & officials BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – With nowhere else to turn for water service, Howell residents urged representatives of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to deny the New Jersey American Water Co.the 23.35 percent rate increase it is seeking. he…