Category: Tri-Town News
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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…
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Oyster Creek nixes debate with experts
An environmental expert who challenged AmerGen representatives to a debate on the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station got a speedy answer. No. Richard Webster, a staff attorney at the East Environmental Law Center and teacher at the Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic, issued the challenge at a Feb. 28 public forum on Oyster Creek sponsored by…
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County reports Ocean Ride use increased during 2006
The Ocean Ride transportation system enjoyed a banner year in 2006, with ridership up on virtually all routes, according to a press release from Ocean County. “Ocean County is the second largest county in land size in the state,” Freeholder Gerry P. Little said. “Each year, more and more residents depend on our Ocean Ride…
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Cop considers run for sheriff
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL – Sgt. David Flaherty of the township police department has a simple reason why he is considering a run for the office of Monmouth County sheriff. “My father and mother always instilled in me that I was part of the community. They told me it…
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Jackson hosts first ROTC competition
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff After organizing an ROTC competition at Jackson Liberty High School, members of the Jackson ROTC program competed in the final event, “Knockout,” a military version of “Simon Says.” In photo above, ROTC student Jessica Kellogg salutes. In photo at right, ROTC…
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Jackson board introduces $132.8M budget for ’07-08
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – The Board of Education has introduced a tentative budget of $132.8 million for the 2007-08 school year. A special meeting was held March 9 to introduce the spending plan, which has been sent to the Ocean County superintendent of schools for review. The county…
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Defensive driving class to be held in Lakewood
The Lakewood Community School, in cooperation with American Drivers Safety Council, will sponsor a Defensive Driving – Two Point Reduction Class, March 18 at the Best Western Hotel, 1600 Route 70, Lakewood, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $40. The course can save students 5 percent on their auto insurance policy for…
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Howell directed to open exit at adult community
HOWELL – Township Manager Thomas Czerniecki has announced that the state Superior Court, Freehold, issued a temporary restraining order requiring Howell to remove a concrete barrier that had been placed at the Red Bud Lane exit from the Pine View Estates adult community. Pine View Estates is a 170-unit, age-restricted development near the Ram-town section…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ at Strand and university
Performing Arts Ensemble will present “The Little Mermaid,” a music and dance fantasy for the whole family, March 25 at the historic Strand Theatre, Fourth and Clifton avenues, Lakewood. The large, fully staged production will feature professional scenery, many costumes and special effects. Guest artists from The Met, young company performers, and children who were…
