Category: Tri-Town News
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Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey
You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. Maybe you like the quaint eateries in the central part of the state. There may be another reason you enjoy calling New Jersey home. That reason could make you a winner.…
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After 10 years, builder, homeowner settle suit
Tracey Kelly fought with K Hovnanian over home construction BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Howell homeowner/activist Tracey Kelly has reached a monetary settlement in her lawsuit with builder K Hovnanian. Kelly, of Villanova Drive, said she could not divulge the agreed-upon amount of…
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Hovbilt testimony touches on environmental aspects
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson JACKSON – Testimony on the environmental aspects of an adult community was the topic of the most recent Hovbilt hearing before the Planning Board. Hovbilt is proposing to build Jackson Valley, an age-restricted community of 965 condominium homes, in the Cassville section of Jackson. The…
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Light show to open at Arts Center
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Holiday Light Spectac-ular at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holm-del, is set to return for its ninth season. This year’s light park will feature all new displays created by Brandano Dis-plays. Brandano’s lighted displays have been featured throughout the country, including locations such as…
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Voters reject proposal to study forms of govt.
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – Voters have declined to support the formation of a charter study commission which would have investigated the different types of municipal governments that could be used in Howell. The question appeared on the Nov. 7 general election ballot and was soundly defeated,…
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Lakewood ceremony honors those who served
Greg Maekel, commander of Lakewood American Legion Post 166, offers his thanks to those who have served the United States. Veterans Day ceremonies were held at the World War I monument at Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood, on Nov. 11.PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Veterans observe a moment of silence and remember their friends who fell on…
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No arrests in fight at church
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer HOWELL – As of Nov. 14, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with a July 29 fight that resulted in severe injuries to a 25-year-old man. The fracas, which occurred during a battle of the bands competition that was being held at…
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A ‘homecoming’ in Monmouth County
International pop star Melanie started out in Sea Bright/Long Branch BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent BY TOM CHESEKCorrespondent Popular ’70s singer Melanie will perform at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch, on Saturday. In the early 1970s, a young woman who went solely by the name of Melanie emerged seemingly from out of nowhere with…
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Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey
You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. Maybe you like the quaint eateries in the central part of the state. There may be another reason you enjoy calling New Jersey home. That reason could make you a winner.…
