Category: Tri-Town News

  • Four face charges in Jackson

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Police arrested four suspects after a caller reported that he had been threatened by individuals who forced entry to his home. Police were dispatched to an Oregon Avenue residence at 5 p.m. April 20. In a press release, Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz reported that there…

  • Howell updates towing law

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL – Out with the old and in with the new is what is reflected in Howell’s newly revised version of its 25-year-old towing ordinance. An amended version of the existing ordinance was introduced at the Township Council’s April 10 meeting. According to the ordinance, the…

  • Freeholders establish task force to review budget

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has established a bipartisan task force to review the Monmouth County budget and make recommendations for 2008. The task force, which has been referred to as a budget review committee, has seven members and has already met several times with county officials, including the finance director and…

  • Business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

    The owner of a landscaping and contracting business in Monmouth County has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, admitting that he evaded more than $300,000 in federal income taxes, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. According to a press release from Christie’s office, Christopher M. Aldarelli Sr., 40, of Howell, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge…

  • Civil Air Patrol activities featured at Great Adventure

    JACKSON – The Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America are hosting a weekend “scouting event” at Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537, April 20-22. Guests will be treated to a special presentation to be given by the New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the U.S. Air…

  • April 2007: Bold foliage with an attitude

    Green Scene Gotti Kelley Spring is the time for renewal, a chance to make your garden the best yet. An abundance of new cultivars are available on the market and one of the hottest trends is foliage. Ideally suited for a semi-shade environment, these plants are the answer to a mature garden. Foliage holds the…

  • Worship center will host financial summit May 5

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – The Hope of Glory Worship Center will host a financial summit on May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. All residents are invited to attend the free event. Registration is required and must be made by April 25. Call the church office at (732)…

  • Panel presents differing views on eminent domain

    Schneider: City of Long Branch ‘is a destination again’ BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Adam Schneider It’s been said that Long Branch has become the poster child for eminent domain abuse, but recently Mayor Adam Schneider has offered another perspective. Schneider was one of three panelists at a forum on eminent…

  • Cost of animal license to increase in Jackson

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – It may be “ruff” for some animal owners, but animal license fees for dogs and other animals are on the rise. An amended ordinance, if adopted at the Township Council’s meeting on April 24, will raise the fees for dog and other animal licenses…