Category: Tri-Town News

  • Plumsted officials may create special improvement district

    PLUMSTED – The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance to create a Special Improvement District that would provide opportunities for every business in Plumsted to participate in a voluntary program designed to preserve and enhance economic growth and employment with property tax abatements (reductions) of 10 percent each year for five years. This property tax…

  • Planning board applicant takes case to state court

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON- The Planning Board will not hear additional testimony on a General Development Plan (GDP) proposed by RG-2 Associates at this time because the matter is now the subject of litigation. Speaking at the Feb. 4 meeting of the Planning Board, Chairman Kenneth Bressi said, “The applicant (RG-2 Associates) has…

  • Construction inspection division to be disbanded

    With the demand for construction inspection services provided by Ocean County continuing to decrease over the years, Ocean County will now move to disband the division. “Ocean County will stop performing construction inspection services by midyear and will disband the division,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “This is not an easy decision to reach,…

  • Sounds of victory provided by Jaguars for N.Y. Giants

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Memorial High School marching band added to its list of achievements last week when its members participated in the NewYork Giants Super Bowl victory parade in New York City. The Feb. 5 parade followed the Giants’ 17-14 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl…

  • Tax preparation assistance will be available for seniors

    PLUMSTED – Senior citizens in Plumsted who need assistance in completing and filing their federal and state income tax returns in advance of the April 15 deadline will benefit from the continuation of a new program that was offered last year for the first time and well received, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. With the…

  • April 12 event to collect hair for Locks of Love

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON- A9-year-old boy who lost his grandmother to cancer wants to remember her in a special way. Dylan Miller, a pupil at the Elms Elementary School, was inconsolable when his grandmother died of lung cancer last summer. He wanted to remember her in some way and, at the same time,…

  • Seniors enjoy special party

    JACKSON – A fabulous ’50s Valentine’s Day party was held at the Jackson Senior Center on Feb. 11. Seniors listened and danced to the music of Bill Turner and the Smoke House Band. “I want to thank the wonderful people in charge for providing a Valentine’s Day party at the senior center. It was one…

  • Pupils share Valentine’s wishes with U.S. troops

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Second-graders at the Ramtown Elementary School want America’s servicemen and servicewomen to know they are not forgotten on Valentine’s Day. The pupils recently sent hand-made greeting cards to U.S. troops stationed in Iraq. The idea of sending cards to the soldiers began in Georgette Johnson’s second grade class.…

  • Safari takes pupils on adventures in writing

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Roary’s Reading and Writing Safari at the Adelphia School, Howell, gives children a place where they can improve their writing skills. The facility was funded through a grant provided by the Howell Township Education Foundation. HOWELL – There is barely any sunlight peaking through the lush green ceiling created by…