Category: Tri-Town News
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For the love of birds, join the backyard count
By Alison Mitchell In the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, many people have taken solace in nature and developed a deeper appreciation for wildlife. One bright side to spending more time isolating at home has been the chance to observe more birds in our own backyards and neighborhoods. If you…
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Gov. Murphy announces school mask mandate will be lifted March 7
Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “I must thank the overwhelming majority of students, parents, administrators, educators and support staffers who have worn their…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, Feb. 9
Delaney Lindquist of Howell has been named to the Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, N.Y., dean’s list for the Fall 2021 semester. Seton Hall University, South Orange, has named the following area residents to the Fall 2021 dean’s list: Daniel Braile of Jackson, Peter Colon of Jackson, Kayla Cooney of Jackson, Kyle Courtney of Jackson, Jenna DePietro…
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CentralJersey.com’s Health and Wellness Expo welcomes community to live a healthy life
Join CentralJersey.com and MarketFair for our 2022 Health and Wellness Expo. We are opening the doors to the community to learn how to live a healthy life. This event will provide information, resources and interactive activities for people of all ages. The free event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 9
• The Red Bank Humanists will host a Darwin Day Forum featuring a Zoom talk by Ron Flannery entitled “Epigenetics” on Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The forum will address the questions What is the epigenome? How does it impact you and future generations? Is it nature or nurture? Was Lamarck completely wrong?…
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Howell council members vote to table proposed salary ordinance
HOWELL – Four members of the Howell Township Council have voted to table an ordinance that proposed providing an annual 2% salary increase for council members once the current maximum salary of $12,000 had been reached. The current salary range for a council member is $7,000 to $12,000. The ordinance was introduced on Jan. 18.…
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Protecting forests that help fight climate change
By Tom Gilbert In the fight against climate change, some of New Jersey’s most powerful weapons are tall, green and leafy. Trees, through their natural process of photosynthesis, pull harmful carbon dioxide from the air and emit oxygen. Carbon gets stored in the wood, roots and surrounding soil – keeping it out of the atmosphere,…
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Senate Education Committee approves bill to re-examine school funding formula
The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) to establish the School Funding Formula Evaluation Task Force. “We need to make sure New Jersey’s schools are the best in the nation and that our system of school funding is equitable and affordable,” Gopal, who chairs the Senate Education…
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Business Brief: Forsgate Country Club to host day with Annika Sorenstam
Forsgate Country Club has scheduled a full day of events on May 12 in support of the ANNIKA Foundation’s women’s golf endeavors. Annika Sorenstam, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has won 11 major championships, 72 LPGA tournaments and a total career 89 worldwide titles. She remains the first and only woman professional…
