Category: Tri-Town News

  • Vicari to lead freeholders

    Veteran Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari was named director of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders at the reorganization meeting held Jan. 2. “It is a tremendous privilege to serve as freeholder director,” Vicari said. “Working together, the freeholders in 2008 will continue to provide the best services at the lowest possible cost to the residents…

  • Enthusiastic director has plans for seniors

    Sheri Silversmith wants Jackson’s older adults to remain active BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Sheri SIlversmith JACKSON – Sheri Silversmith is the new program administrator at the Jackson Senior Center and she has a lot of ideas for activities and programs. Silversmith succeeds Janice Connor, who recently retired. MayorMark Seda said, “Ms. Silversmith has excellent…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Holocaust survivor Fanya Gottesfeld Heller recalls the difficult days she experienced as a teenager more than 65 years ago. Heller recounted her story for students at Howell High School on Jan. 8. Greater Media Newspapers staff writer Toynett Hall covered Heller’s visit. See page 4.

  • Personal loss deepens couple’s devotion to people in need

    Ginny and Ivan Olinsky of Upper Freehold Township have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others and for helping those in need. Ivan and Ginny Olinsky A great personal loss has been part of the catalyst for their involvement in bettering the lives of members of the community. T he Olinskys…

  • Brick official objects to use of Dimilin

    Jackson mayor, council ponder ways to battle gypsy moth infestation BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer ABrick Township councilwoman is asking Jackson officials not to use the pesticide Dimilin to kill gypsy moths. Some Jackson officials have indicated in recent weeks that the use of Dimilin is a possibility as they seek to head off another…

  • Ocean Ride buses getting word out on senior scams

    Ocean Ride buses are more than just transportation vehicles, they are now information vehicles providing a perfect venue to promote Ocean County programs and services. Members of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders recently joined with Ocean County ProsecutorMarlene Lynch Ford in unveiling the newest tool in the campaign against senior citizen scams: a poster…

  • Company may seek hike in water rates of 20-25%

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Customers of the New Jersey American Water Company are learning this week that the utility may be seeking to raise its rates by 20 to 25 percent. N ew Jersey American informed the township in December that it was planning to file an application for a rate increase…

  • The eagles have landed in western Monmouth

    Upper Freehold residents boast of rare raptor sightings in the area BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Wildlife sightings happen daily in a place like Upper Freehold Township, a rural community in western Monmouth County that is still largely untouched by development. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VICKI WRIGHT A male bald eagle perches on and then swoops…

  • Holocaust survivor tells teens to ‘love each other’

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – She stared into the audience of teenagers and was reminded of her adolescent years. She spoke about the turbulence she and her family endured as they tried to escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. She stood before these young adults as a living witness to theHolocaust and…