Category: Tri-Town News
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To observe wildlife, consider setting up a personal ‘candid camera’
By Michele S. Byers In the early days of COVID-19 when New Jersey went into lockdown, Princeton University astrophysicist Gaspar Bakos and his three young sons were looking for something to do while stuck at home. They bought a $40 motion-activated wildlife camera, also known as a trail cam, and were amazed to discover how…
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Owners of Good Karma Farmette toss lifeline to kittens
The owners and operators of the Good Karma Farmette in Jackson did a good deed recently when they rescued three kittens in neighboring Howell. Brianne Moreski, 27, and Brandon Moreski, 29, own and operate Good Karma Farmette. Brianne said that on the morning of Sept. 2, she saw a post on Facebook about a kitten…
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Howell teachers, administrators welcome pupils to new school year
HOWELL – Teachers, principals and other administrators have welcomed students in the Howell K-8 School District back for full-day, in-person instruction in the 2021-22 school year. The 2020-21 school year was significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and required students to learn by remote instruction for parts of the 2020-21 school year. During the summer,…
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Howell officials will hold discussion about cannabis on Sept. 14
HOWELL – The members of the Howell Township Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 to discuss a cannabis ordinance they recently adopted. One hour has been established for the discussion that will precede the council’s regular meeting at 7 p.m. Earlier this summer, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo…
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Senior athletes from across New Jersey will compete in 14 Olympic events
Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, the New Jersey Senior Olympic Committee, senior Olympians and competing senior athletes return for athletic competition after postponing the 2020 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 New Jersey Senior Olympic Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of Senior Olympians will commence at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 outside the…
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Eternal vigilance is needed to forestall another attack
I do not have to tell you that Sept. 11, 2001, was a beautiful Tuesday morning. Bright sunshine, warm temperatures, technically still summer. I can picture that morning today as if I was still there. I was in our newsroom at an office complex in Freehold Township that Tuesday morning, working on deadline to produce…
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Harris settling in to new position as municipal clerk in Howell
HOWELL – Dwayne Harris, who previously served as the municipal clerk in Atlantic Highlands, Trenton and Berlin, is Howell’s new municipal clerk. Harris, who joined the township in July, succeeds Sue Minock. Harris holds a doctorate in public administration from Liberty University and a master’s degree in theology from Regent University. In an interview, Harris…
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Annual Wounded Warrior event will be held in Jackson on Oct. 9
JACKSON – Veterans of the United States armed forces will assemble at the Jackson Justice Complex on West Veterans Highway at 9 a.m. Oct. 9. to escort wounded warriors to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club on Stump Tavern Road. This year marks the 13th annual Wounded Warrior event hosted by the club. Jackson…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 8
The Brookdale Community College Foundation will host the 42nd annual Education Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 23 honoring Louis Scaduto Jr., president, CEO and co-owner of Food Circus Supermarkets. The tournament will be held at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, to support scholarships and student success. “We are grateful for all the sponsors…
