Category: Tri-Town News

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — Mayor Bill Gotto has taken aim at individuals who recently posted what he called “disgusting” comments on some social media websites. The mayor addressed the issue at a recent meeting of the Howell Township Council and said that in some cases, the situation has gotten out of hand.…

A measure (A-3580/S-2846) state Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsored that bans the sale of powdered alcohol in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Powdered alcohol, commonly known as Palcohol, was approved for sale by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in March, according to a press release. “This…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Investigators are attempting to pin down the cause of a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of an 18 year-old Millstone Township resident. “Hearing this news is heart-wrenching,” Millstone Township K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder said. “To learn of the loss of a former…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has awarded a $2 million contract to C.J. Hesse Inc., Atlantic Highlands, and the firm will complete road improvements throughout Jackson. Officials received bids from four firms that were seeking to be awarded the contract: C.J. Hesse, $1,991,954; Meco Inc., $2,188,590; Earle Asphalt, $2,192,613; and…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to the Walters Group to construct the Howell Family Apartments at the intersection of West Farms and Fort Plains roads, Howell. There will be 72 apartments for individuals of all ages and the apartments will be rented in accordance with New…

JACKSON – Fraudulent phone calls made by people claiming to work for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) have prompted municipal officials to ask residents to stay alert for scams. According to officials, JCP&L representatives have reached out to Jackson to issue alerts of potential scam artists who pose as employees of the utility company…

The Brookdale Big Band will celebrate three decades of swing, jazz and entertainment with an anniversary concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Performing the repertoire of jazz greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman, the Brookdale…

HOWELL — St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop 300 in Howell will sponsor its annual Paddle Auction fundraiser at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 in the St. Veronica Church cafeteria, 4215 Route 9, Howell. Doors open 6 p.m. for the gift preview. Proceeds will fund programs and equipment for Troop 300. Families are welcome to attend the…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Walk-in health care clinics at pharmacies are booming as customers demand quick service. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES Quick and convenient are two words typically associated with fast foods or ATMs, not health care services. A growing trend is changing that as retail-based clinics (RBC) are popping up in drugstores and supermarkets…