Category: Tri-Town News
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Impact of horses, racing focus for new committee
ASave the Horse Committee that was formed by Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and comprising a variety of stakeholders held its first meeting recently and dedicated itself to lobbying state officials tomake them understand the value the horse and, particularly, the horseracing industry brings to the state’s economy. “We are fast approaching the…
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Festival coming to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD- The Festival of Senior Arts Committee of the historic Strand Theater announced that it has extended its registration period for seniors (age 60 plus) who wish to perform at the theater’s upcoming Festival of Senior Arts, taking place June 24-26. The Festival of Senior Arts is a celebration of the spirit and talent of…
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Jackson voters reject $64 million tax levy
Township Council will now review school spending plan BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – For the eighth year in a row, voters have said no to a school budget tax levy proposed by the Jackson Board of Education. Voters in the April 15 school election rejected a $64 million general fund local tax levy…
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PSEG honors employee’s commitment to nonprofit
Tina Malinak HOWELL – Tina Malinak, a Howell resident, was recently recognized for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, Atlantic County. The nonprofit received a $1,000 grant from Malinak’s employer, PSEG, in recognition of her work. According to a press release, Malinak was one of 17 individuals who…
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Parks expected to have deer hunting once more
On April 7 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners released the Monmouth County Park System’s “Deer Management Program Annual Report.” The report contains information about the program as administered by the park system during the 2007-08 deer hunting season and staff recommendations for the 2008-09 season. A complete copy of the report can be…
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Voters give rare nod of approval to budget
Howell grass-roots groups helped get the word out about school spending BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer The possibility that the Howell Board of Education might close a school in September may have been one factor that galvanized the community to mobilize and approve the board’s proposed tax levy and budget for the 2008-09 school year.…
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Critter Corner
Thor Thor Breed Rottweiler mix Color brindle Age nine years Sex neutered male Description loving; calm; well behaved; house trained; responds to commands; special needs dog; has a number of tumors and aggressive treatment is not recommended; on oral medications Peaches Peaches Breed domestic shorthair Color tiger and tortie Age 8 years Sex female…
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Photo CHRIS KELLY staff Jennifer Lipuma, 14, of Brick Township, who is a student at Holy Family School, Lakewood, competes in the high jump during the second annual Monsignor Everitt Memorial Invitational Track and Field Meet held in Lakewood on April 20. The meet helped to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For more,…
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Parents-to-be can gather information at baby fair
BY JO-ANN LAMON RECCOPPA Correspondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The perfect opportunity for moms and familiesto be to familiarize themselves with the maternity services in the area is to attend the annual CentraState Baby Fair, which will be held on May 8 from 6-8 p.m. The event will be held in an expanded new location –…
