Category: Tri-Town News
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Jackson planners grant initial approval for three private schools
JACKSON – In a 9-0 vote, the members of the Jackson Planning Board have granted preliminary major site plan approval to an applicant who has proposed constructing three private schools on a 13.5-acre tract on Leesville Road. The preliminary approval was granted during a meeting on May 16 after representatives of the applicant, Lees Village,…
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Gov. Murphy announces legislation establishing police licensing program
Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have announced proposed legislation that would create a statewide police licensing program. If enacted into law, the bill would require all law enforcement officers to hold valid, active licenses issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to be employed as officers…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Monmouth County poultry flock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) have confirmed the state’s first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) case in a Monmouth County non-commercial backyard poultry flock. The disease response is being coordinated between state and federal partners, according to a May…
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Chamber’s Young Professionals Group summit inspires positivity, teamwork and leadership
“Back to the Future” was the theme of the 2022 Leadership Summit hosted by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group, where participants – including emerging and established professionals – were inspired by speakers from a variety of fields who discussed how they overcame the challenges of COVID and achieved success. Held on…
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For a mental health boost, go outside
By Alison Mitchell Ever had a “bad mood” day when you felt stressed, anxious or gloomy – only to have your spirits lifted just by going outside and spending time in the fresh air and sunshine? If so, you are not alone! Nature can be a powerful mood booster, as a multitude of studies have…
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Former Monmouth County resident admits making threatening communications
A former resident of Monmouth County has admitted making threatening telephone and email communications to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement officers and attorneys, and phoning in false bomb threats to local and state government offices, a police department, two law firms and a commercial establishment, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on May…
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Jackson man sentenced to prison for leaving scene of fatal collision
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, 28, of Jackson, has been sentenced to seven years in state prison following his guilty plea to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Jackson on Dec. 24, 2020.…
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Getting Outside, Together in all New Jersey communities
By Jay Watson Since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, many people have rediscovered the joy of spending time in the great outdoors. Not only is being in the sunshine and fresh air good for physical and mental health, it is a great way to gather with friends when socializing indoors is not safe.…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, May 18
• The Cream Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 23 at the New Egypt Firehouse, 59 Main St., New Egypt. All lot owners are invited to attend. Details: 609-758-8663. • The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will meet on June 14 at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake. The…
