Category: Tri-Town News
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Train show fundraiser arrives Feb. 17
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will sponsor an event to benefit the Open Door food pantry, Freehold. The special event is sure to please adults and children who love trains. According to Carmen Rivello, of Freehold Township, the Knob Hill golf course clubhouse, Route 33,Manalapan, will host a train show exhibit on Feb. 17…
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Actor captivates students with Douglass portrayal
Students impressed with firsthand account of famous American BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer In the center of a bare stage with no microphone or supporting actors stood Terence Archie of Brooklyn, N.Y., portraying Civil War-era abolitionist, publisher and politician Frederick Douglass. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Terence Archie of Brooklyn, N.Y., portrays abolitionist, publisher and…
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In the Service
Army Staff Sgt.Mark E.Mierta was a member of the U.S. Army support staff who helped coordinate and plan the recent All-American Bowl high school all-star football game played at theAlamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 5. The nationally televised bowl game was sponsored by the U.S. Army and pitted the top high school football…
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Singers sought for Fame Game
New Jersey Fame Game, a statewide singing competition to benefit Prevent Child Abuse- NJ (PCA- NJ), is open to all students between the ages of 6 and 22 who live in or attend school in New Jersey. The contest gives participants the opportunity to have fun and showcase their singing talentswhile giving a voice to…
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Project gains necessary permit
JACKSON – Municipal officials have received the paperwork that will allow work to continue on the construction of basketball courts at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park. “We have a landfill disruption permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),” TownshipAdministrator Phil Del Turco said. “That means we can proceed with the basketball…
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For the Record
Beth Graziano, who formerly worked as an occupational therapist in the Jackson School District, was quoted by name without her permission by the author of a Your Turn guest column that appeared in the Feb. 7 Tri-Town News. Graziano said she had posted her comment anonymously on an Internet Web site, but had not granted…
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Local Girl Scouts honored
In addition to its mission of helping young girls grow into women of courage, confidence and character, the Girl Scouts encourage girls to embrace their faiths and work with organizations associated with their religions to provide appropriate recognition programs. Ten girl members of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore from Plumsted recently completed programs…
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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…
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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…
