Category: Tri-Town News

  • Salkin’s career takes turn toward writing

    Local official’s first novel expected to be on shelves this month BY ELANA ARON Correspondent BY ELANA ARONCorrespondent David Salkin FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Most people in Freehold Township know David M. Salkin as a member of the Township Committee and owner of the Jewel Case, a jewelry store in the South Freehold Shopping Center. Now,…

  • Panel will address issues of mobile home residents

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has formed a new advisory board to address the concerns of residents of Jackson’s mobile home parks. By a vote of 5-0, the council on March 13 created the Mobile Home Park Advisory Board. Councilman Jason Gudaitis said the board is…

  • Howell residents face higher school taxes

    $108.6 million budget will be voted on April 17 BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer Howell resident Darrell Zimmerman expressed his frustration about an impending tax increase to the Howell Board of Education during a public hearing on the school district’s budget for the 2007-08 school year. During a meeting held March…

  • Bonds will help to pay for recreation upgrades

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Angelo Stallone JACKSON – A bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements, including the acquisition of capital equipment and recreation fields, has been adopted by the Township Council in a 5-0 vote. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $7.1 million in bonds and notes to finance…

  • Amy Rosen

    Around Town Dr. Spock never mentioned juggling When kids come into our lives, wouldn’t it be nice if they brought along an instruction manual? Although there are plenty of books on the subject, each parent has their own style. I suppose we all develop our individual style based on our own life experiences. Most of…

  • Photo

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Russell Woolnough, of Jackson, took advantage of some balmy weather on a recent morning to fish the waters of Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood.

  • Residents rally for sick child

    JACKSON – Area residents are being asked to show their support for a 3-year-old Jackson girl, Colleen Nagy, who suffers from acute myeloid leukemia. The fundraiser will take place on April 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the White Butterfly, 200 N. County Line Road. Lori Bannach, president of the Moms Club of Jackson East, has…

  • Communication is top job for police dept. dispatchers

    Telecommunicators fill key role for officers and members of the public BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson police telecommunicators Robin Friedman (l) and Shannon Holt play a key role in helping to ensure the safety of police officers and citizens during emergency situations. Friedman, Holt and their fellow telecommunicators are being…

  • Datebook

    + Easter plant and flower sale, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 258, will be held April 6, 7 and 8 at the following locations in Howell: Arby’s, Route 9 south; Sovereign Bank, corner of Route 9 north and Salem Hill Drive; PNC Bank, Route 9 south and Strickland Road, and Prince of Peace Church, Aldrich…