Category: Tri-Town News

  • Environment will be topic of meeting

    JACKSON – A meeting of the Environmental Subcommittee of the Jackson Planning Board will be held on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. The purpose of the meeting is to commence the Environmental Subcommittee’s work with respect to the Jackson master plan, which is currently being reviewed…

  • Blithely spring forward!

    Long ago and far away, almost every living room in our little Bavarian town had a plant called "Zimmer Linde." These Abutilon hybrids, a hibiscus relative, are now undergoing a renaissance in the garden. New breeding has them bursting out all over. Heat- and humidity-tolerant, they add a new dimension.An excellent specimen is Orange Hot…

  • Campground at Turkey Swamp Park will open on March 15

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Spring into spring by spending the night at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road. Opening for the season onMarch 15, the campground features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first serve basis). All campsites are…

  • Council follows planners’ recommendations on laws

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Two proposed municipal ordinances – a Pinelands area storm water management ordinance and a curbs and sidewalks ordinance- recently came before the Planning Board for a review. “It is my job to [ensure] that the township is in compliance with the state’s storm-water regulations, which were adopted and…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Jackson Memorial High School’s Scott Winston jumps into the arms of Coach Doug Withstandley and makes a “zero” sign with his arms to signify his unbeaten career record after winning the 160-pound crown at the NJSIAA state wrestling championships on March 9 in Atlantic City. For more, see sports.

  • 70-pound weight loss lands woman’s story in magazine

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Jennifer Lilley is a big loser and proud of it. Lilley, 33, a Freehold Borough resident, lost 70 pounds, going from 208 pounds to 138 pounds and she dropped from dress size 18 to size 8. Jennifer Lilley of Freehold Borough is proud of the effort she made to lose 70…

  • Residents want details on budget, school closing

    Howell administrators say they are waiting for answers on waivers BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Howell residents and people who do not want to see the Ardena School closed came before the Howell Board of Education on March 5 looking for answers. They have two basic questions: How will the district’s 2008-09 school year budget…

  • Young musicians have their chance to shine

    Outstanding students from Monmouth & Ocean counties combine talents BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) has a new home. The approximately 170- member orchestra will rehearse at St. Mary’s Church, Route 34, Colts Neck, starting with its 2008-09 season. Christa Dalmazio, 14, of Middletown, plays viola with the New Jersey…

  • Ingram, Garofano, Porter make bid for council seats

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Three candidates who are calling themselves the Working Together for Jackson team have announced they are running for seats on the Township Council. TheWorking Together for Jackson candidates are Emily Ingram, Charles Garofano and Todd Porter. Ingram is a current member of the Township Council, having been elected…