Category: Tri-Town News
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More testimony awaited on commercial project
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Jackson JACKSON – Testimony is expected to continue at the Planning Board’s Oct. 16 meeting on an application for the commercial development of Cooks Bridge Plaza. Testimony on the application was previously heard on Sept. 11. The applicant’s plan proposes the construction of a 54,000-square-foot shopping…
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Rabies vaccination to be offered
JACKSON – Whether it is raining cats and dogs or the sun is shining on the morning of Oct. 14, a free rabies vaccination clinic will be held. The free clinic, to be held at the public works garage, Don Connor Boulevard, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., will offer rabies immunizations for cats and…
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Women of Today honored
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Jackson Mayor Mark Seda reads a proclamation thanking representatives of the Jackson Women of Today for the organization’s service to the community. JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Women of Today have been recognized by municipal officials for their hard work and dedication…
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Howell extends welcome to guests from Mongolia
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Mayor Tsgot Batbayar of Ulannbaatar, Mongolia, listens to remarks by Howell officials during his recent visit. HOWELL – On a day in late Septem-ber, the distance between Ulannbaatar, Mongolia, and Howell became a bit smaller. Members of the Township Council welcomed…
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Jackson unit stands ready to assist in emergencies
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Barry Olejarz JACKSON – The Jackson Office of Emergency Management wants residents to know help will be there for them in the event of an emergency. The Township Council received an update on the OEM from emergency management coordinator Barry Olejarz during its Sept. 26 meeting.…
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Karcher will seek to ban trans fats in restaurants
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer State Sen. Ellen Karcher wants trans fats out of the food you can eat in New Jersey restaurants. Karcher (D-Monmouth and Middle-sex) announced on Oct. 5 that she will be introducing legislation to ban trans fats from Garden State restaurants in order to fight the statewide…
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Donations of costumes sought
What would you like to be for Halloween? Some children in Ocean County do not have a choice. So, in an effort to help all children to dress up, the United Way of Ocean County is running its annual Halloween costume drive. The organization is collecting new and gently used costumes through Oct. 20 so…
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Upgrades planned for Ocean recycling center
LAKEWOOD – Extensive upgrades to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood will result in environmental benefits and an overall better recycling program for county residents and municipalities, according to a press release from the county. “Ocean County’s recycling program has been rated the best in North America,” said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who…
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Rutgers squashes report of demise of Freehold facility
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Contrary to a published report concerning the impact of state budget cuts on higher education, Rutgers University does not plan to cut back or eliminate its program at the Western Monmouth Higher Education Center, Route 9, Freehold Township, according to a university official. Rutgers shares the…
