Category: Tri-Town News

  • Datebook

    • A “Take Out-Eat In Dinner,” hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, Main Street, Farming-dale, will take place Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m. Details: (732) 938-3401; (732) 938-9181. • Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will host its 45th annual Chicken Barbecue, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18…

  • Building to be dedicated

    HOWELL – Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 will host an open house dedication for its new building on Aug. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Lt. John Zicha said the new building is state-of-the-art and will be able to house all of the squad’s equipment. There will be a ceremony at…

  • Several applications receive time extension from board

    JACKSON – An application for a three-lot subdivision near Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst has received a one-year time extension from the Planning Board. The action came at the board’s July 16 meeting. Attorney Richard Tomasik represented Sarama Homes, whose property is near the military base. Project engineer Charles Rush said the air base is…

  • Photo

    SCOTT PILLING staff Peter Campione, owner of the Kindred Souls dog-training facility in Howell, works with Tyson, a 4-month-old boxer, on obedience commands. Campione is concerned that a recent action taken by the Township Council could have a negative impact on his business.

  • Drive lands energetic woman in exciting world

    Pamela Roth represents young performers at New York talent agency BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Lindsey Casella, 13, of Jackson (above), auditions during an open casting call that was held at the Freehold Gardens Hotel, Freehold Township, on July 20. At right, Pamela Roth, formerly of…

  • Business owner fears law will signal his end

    Howell Township Council rules that dogs are not considered to be livestock BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer In an effort to be consistent with state law, the Howell Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the definition of agricultural uses and strikes out dogs from being considered as livestock. The…

  • U.S. Postal Service adds unit at local Minit-Stop

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN The opening of a Contract Postal Unit at the Minit-Stop in Jackson is expected to make the purchase of postal services more convenient for residents. JACKSON – Need to buy a stamp, register a letter or send that birthday card to Auntie Em? Maybe…

  • Area dancers excel at show

    JACKSON – Students from the Jackson Dance Center attended the Starbound National Talent Competition held at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, July 9-13. Dancers between the ages of 7 and 18 competed in categories of tap, jazz and lyrical and won the top titles of overall petite group champion for their routine Cotton Eyed Joe and…

  • Night Out offers fun

    JACKSON – The 24th annual National Night Out will be held Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. “Everyone is invited to attend this special event to celebrate unity in our community,” Jackson Police Officer John Convery said. The…