Category: Tri-Town News
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Learn about justice systems reforms and access to the courts
Community Conversations Information Webinar: Justice Systems Reforms and Access to the Courts will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 1 virtually through Zoom. Google Chrome browser is recommended. This community engagement program, sponsored by the Judiciary’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Program, will provide updates on: • Criminal Justice Reform • Municipal Court Reform • …
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 1
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the families of Monmouth County Sept. 11 victims to participate in a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook at 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, on Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. “As we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist…
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Tri-Town News On Campus, Sept. 1
More than 1,900 Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees in May 2021. Sofia Major of Howell earned a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Shay Yostpille of Jackson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences. Graduates from Ocean County received diplomas during the Berkeley College…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Sept. 1
• The Monmouth County Park System will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” at the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft. A prequel to “Peter Pan,” the show tells the story of how the boy who wouldn’t grow up came to Neverland with heart, humor and music. The schedule is as follows: Sept. 16, 7-9:30 p.m.; Sept.…
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Howell volunteer firefighter, part-time policeman remembered
HOWELL – Police officers and firefighters are mourning the passing of Gerald L. Murphy, 74, who served as a volunteer firefighter in Howell and Farmingdale for more than 50 years. Murphy, who was known as Jerry, died on Aug. 21. A funeral was held on Aug. 25 at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold…
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Law requires public schools, higher education institutions to implement anti-hazing policies
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law which requires public and non-public middle schools and high schools, as well as higher education institutions, to adopt anti-hazing policies and penalties for violations of the policies. Under the new law, hazing will be upgraded from a fourth degree crime to a third degree crime if…
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Howell proposes leasing one-room schoolhouse to historical society
HOWELL – A public hearing will be held on Sept. 14 when Howell officials consider an ordinance that will, if adopted, authorize a lease agreement between the township and the Howell Heritage and Historical Society regarding the Old Ardena Schoolhouse. The historic one-room schoolhouse is on Old Tavern Road in Howell. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy…
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Treasury announces gas tax rate will decrease by 8.3 cents on Oct. 1
After a review of fuel consumption statistics and consultation with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, the state Department of the Treasury announced on Aug. 24 that New Jersey’s gas tax rate will decrease by 8.3 cents per gallon beginning Oct. 1 to comport with the 2016 law that requires a steady stream of revenue…
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Divided Howell council OKs $108K efficiency study of three departments
HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has authorized a consultant to conduct an efficiency study of the Howell Police Department, the Community Development department and the Department of Public Works. Council members split along party lines as they awarded a $108,000 contract to Government Strategy Group of Shrewsbury to study the operation of the three…
