Category: Tri-Town News
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Seminar set for new buyers of race horses
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey will host a new owners seminar on April 21, at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Free-hold, for anyone considering the first-time purchase of a race horse. Topics will include the costs, risks and rewards of harness racing as well as how to select a trainer and a…
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N.J. still sorting out legal details of civil unions
Whether institution is recognized elsewhere varies from state to state BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer Same-sex couples all over New Jersey applied for civil union licenses when a new law that allows them to took effect on Feb. 20. While the moment was seen by rights groups as a step forward,…
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Commission will study teenage driving in N.J.
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Gov. Jon Corzine came to Marlboro High School on March 14 to sign a bill creating a special commission that will study issues related to teenage drivers in New Jersey. MARLBORO – On March 14, Gov. Jon S. Corzine ceremonially signed legislation establishing the Teenage Driver Safety Study Commission to study, examine…
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Developer seeks nod to build 493 homes
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Planning Board members have begun hearing an application that proposes the construction of 493 homes on Grawtown Road. It is estimated that if Grawtown Estates is built, Jackson will see the arrival of about 1,725 new residents. Orleans Home Builders, Bensalem, Pa., wants to…
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Friends rally to support Jackson dance instructor
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Most people have never heard of Wegener’s granulomatosis. But Joanne Edley, 42, who has spent a good portion of her life involved in dance in New York City and in Jackson, has learned very quickly about this rare disease, its symptoms and manifestations. Edley,…
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DePasquale wants to run for Monmouth freeholder
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Joe DePasquale MANALAPAN – He says everyone knows him as Joey D., but hopes they will want to know him as Monmouth County Freeholder Joseph DePasquale. DePasquale, 44, of Manalapan, said he intends to run on an independent Republican ticket as a candidate for a three-year…
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Plumsted to benefit from defense dept. grant
PLUMSTED – As the result of a new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, Plumsted will be participating in an upcoming Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) involving what the Defense Department now refers to as Joint Base New Jersey, according to Mayor Ron Dancer. Plumsted is 40 square miles in size, 20 square…
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College to host WalkAmerica
More than half a million babies are born too soon every year. Many die. More than 120,000 babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime disability. That’s why the March of Dimes is leading the national fight to save babies from premature birth – the leading killer of newborns – and…
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County budget adopted
FREEHOLD – Following a number of public hearings, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders eliminated 18 vacant positions before adopting the county’s 2007 spending plan. The vote was 3-2. Voting to adopt the budget were freeholders William Barham, Lillian Burry and Robert Clifton. Freeholders Barbara McMorrow and Anna Little voted against the 2007 budget. The…
