Category: Tri-Town News

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    Damion Borbotko, 8, jumps out of the dunk tank after getting splashed down into the water during Jackson Day festivities at Johnson Park, Jackson. Visitors to Jackson Day on Sept. 8 enjoyed games, rides, entertainment and vendors at the annual community celebration. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Affordable housing to be available

    LAKEWOOD – Township officials have announced that 72 affordable housing units will be available for sale at Lakewood Commons I. The three-bedroom and four-bedroom units that are available in this phase range in price from $110,000 to $220,000, according to a press release. The housing is under development by New Jersey Hand and is for…

  • Gridiron spirit

    Howell Pop Warner Junior Midget cheerleader Kylie Allmers, 12, (far left) performs with members of her squad during halftime of Pop Warner youth football action in Jackson. Above, Jackson’s Nick Petrizzo (10) breaks through the Howell defense. At left, Howell’s Cole Cameron (45) tries to shed the tackle of Jackson’s Carmine Mineo in Junior Midget…

  • ‘Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper’

    Exhibit of abstracts by Claire Boren at JCC gallery BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent An exhibit of lyrical abstract/figurative paintings opened at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park on Aug. 31. “Imagining Power” “Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper” showcases the work of Rumson artist Claire Boren, an imaginative and deeply feeling artist who…

  • Speaker opens window on life in Afghanistan

    Erica Isaac describes her work in war-torn region of the world BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Guest speaker Erica Isaac (r) discusses her work in Afghanistan with members of the Harmony Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, Jackson. JACKSON – Living and working in Afghanistan for 18 months can be exciting,…

  • IN THE ARTS

    Before Hollywood bad boys were even a possibility, there was Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio, a brilliant artist with a violent temper. His work was the subject of renewed interest by both collectors and art scholars in the 20th century. His work will be explored at a multimedia presentation and multicourse dinner Sept. 14 at 6:30…

  • Officials planning changes for Jackson first aid service

    New response unit will be under control of police department BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Changes will be made in the way that emergency medical services are provided to residents. Municipal officials are in the process of hiring professional emergency services responders who will work under the auspices of the Jackson Police Department.…

  • Fourth annual blood drive remembers local volunteer

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – The fourth annual Chuck Boudreau blood drive is ready to roll at the Westlake Golf and Country Club adult community. “Westlake’s blood drive started in 2004 to obtain blood for one of our residents, Chuck Boudreau, who was suffering from leukemia and ultimately needed 16 pints of blood,”…

  • Six Flags will host Komen race

    On Oct. 14, the 14th annual Komen New Jersey Race for the Cure will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. The race, hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey, includes a USTAF certified Women’s and Men’s 5K Run, a co-ed 2.5- mile and 1-mile walk, and children’s fun…