Category: Tri-Town News

  • Charges of intent to distribute are lodged

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON — Police have arrested a township man and charged him with violations related to the possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Unidentified males, ages 16, 17 and 18, were arrested in related incidents. According to police, an investigation regarding the distribution of marijuana was brought…

  • Reps may visit model town seeking ways to get along

    REGIONAL INTEREST BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough representatives may soon be taking a trip to Maplewood to see how another town dealing with diversity has made it work to the benefit of all residents. Borough Councilman Marc Le Vine brought the proposal for a visit to…

  • Paramedics seek ability to transport patients

    Emergency responders say they are caught in a financial crunch BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Sen. Ellen Karcher Residents of Marlboro and Manalapan may soon feel the impact of an emergency response crisis affecting Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) in the state. MICU operations have long been strained by…

  • Fields, technology could be among services to be shared

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson JACKSON – Plans to share services between the Jackson School District and the municipality have been set in motion. “The process of combining some of the efforts of the school district and the town is what community is all about,” Town-ship Councilwoman Emily Ingram said.…

  • Grant to pay for paving in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED – State Commissioner of Transportation Kris Kolluri informed the Township Committee on Nov. 15 that a grant application in the amount of $140,000 to pave Lakeview Drive has been approved. According to a press release, the township will receive the $140,000 from the state’s Fiscal Year 2007 Transportation Trust Fund’s Municipal Aid Grant Program.…

  • Youngster set for debut on television soap opera

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Allie Gorenc MANALAPAN – Like any other happy 10-year-old, Allie Gorenc loves her life – the family, friends and school life that are the stuff of happy childhood memories. Unlike most other 10-year-olds though, Allie has captured lightning in a bottle to the delight of her…

  • Plumsted plans to spray to control gypsy moths

    PLUMSTED – Department of Agriculture inspectors have completed a gypsy moth survey in Plumsted’s wooded areas, as requested by the Township Committee. The survey results show that outbreaks of the leaf eating gypsy moths are expected in the spring. Approximately 835 acres of woodland qualify for the gypsy moth aerial suppression program, according to information…

  • Township racing to file affordable housing plan

    BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – Due to what Planning Board professional Charles Newcomb deemed as his own “math mistakes,” the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan will require Howell to account for nearly 20 percent fewer units than initially expected.…

  • Wawa to build in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED – The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of Plumsted on Oct. 17 by denying a petition for certification that was filed by E-Z Auto Service in an attempt to overturn approvals for a new Wawa convenience store with gas service to be constructed at the intersection of Route 539 and Route 528.…