Category: Tri-Town News
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Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center welcomes Surf to staff
The newest member of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office brings years of rigorous training, a relentlessly affable attitude and an unwavering commitment to service to his role. He recently marked his first day on the job, having been assigned to the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center in Freehold Township. He is also 4 years old…
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Howell council authorizes lease agreement for historic schoolhouse
HOWELL – The members of the Howell Township Council have authorized a lease agreement between the municipality and the Howell Heritage and Historical Society regarding the Old Ardena Schoolhouse. The historic one-room schoolhouse is on Old Tavern Road in Howell. During a meeting on Sept. 14, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John…
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Monmouth County man admits falsely labeling international shipment of wildlife as ‘toys’
A resident of Farmingdale has admitted falsely labeling as “toys” a package containing 10 live rhinoceros iguanas that was destined for Hong Kong, Acting U.S Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced in a Sept. 21 press release. Jason Ksepka, 44, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi in Trenton federal court to an information charging…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 22
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey seeks compassionate volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families in Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Ocean counties. Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their homes, which can also be nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, at least once a week. They read to the patient,…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Sept. 22
• A Howl-o-Ween Family Fest dog-friendly festival will be celebrated at Marty’s Place, 118 Route 526, Upper Freehold Township, from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 (rain date, Oct. 24). There will be canine costume contests, a leisurely walk, hay rides, a pet photo booth, K-9 police dog demonstrations, live music, food trucks, games, and…
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Gov. Murphy announces commitment to universal pre-K for New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that New Jersey will commit to providing universal pre-K to all families across the state over the next several years. Murphy made the announcement on Sept. 16. According to a press release from Murphy’s office, the Sept. 16 round of funding establishes or expands high-quality pre-kindergarten programs in 19 additional…
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New Jersey’s trails have many benefits for Garden State residents
By Michele S. Byers Are you ready to get out and hike this fall? New Jersey has hundreds of miles of public trails: long and short, rural and urban, pedestrian and multi-use. Many are scenic, with especially stunning views and fall colors. Other trails double as transportation routes for walking or biking to work, shopping…
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Howell planners hear details of homes proposed for Fort Plains Road
HOWELL – Testimony is scheduled to continue at the Oct. 7 meeting of the Planning Board on an application that proposes the construction of 319 residential units on a 102-acre tract on Fort Plains Road in Howell. Some of the residential units will be designated as affordable housing and set aside for individuals and families…
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Howell council members listen to comments about cannabis
HOWELL – The members of the Township Council will continue to hear what residents have to say about the possibility of allowing cannabis businesses to operate in Howell when a special meeting is held at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 in town hall. An initial meeting to solicit public feedback about the potential operation of those…
