Category: Tri-Town News
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Gov. Murphy signs legislation supporting veterans, service members
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation (S-278, S-956, and S-961) into law which supports New Jersey veterans and service members and grants them easier access to higher education, expands access to the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, and establishes an annual grant program within the Troops to College Program to recognize institutions of higher education…
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Monmouth County commissioners honored with Beacon of Heroes Award
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has been honored with the Beacon of Heroes award by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for its community enrichment through service, leadership and achievement, in particular, focusing on those who were working to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award. On…
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Gov. Murphy, health commissioner recommend masking in certain indoor settings
Following a July 27 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding masking, Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli are strongly recommending that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks in indoor settings when there is increased risk. According to a July 28 press release from the Governor’s…
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Subdivision application will return before Jackson planners
JACKSON – The Jackson Planning Board is expected to hear additional testimony on Aug. 16 regarding an application that proposes subdividing an 11-acre lot into 21 residential lots on Grawtown Road. The property that is the subject of the application is on the north side of Grawtown Road, just west of Whitesville Road. The site…
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Congressman introduces legislation to extend validity of expired U.S. passports
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has introduced the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 4615) with lead co-sponsor Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) to ensure American citizens are able to travel while the U.S. State Department addresses serious delays in processing passport applications. Smith’s legislation would require the U.S. Secretary of State to establish an expedited…
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Gov. Murphy signs legislation to expand civics instruction in schools
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation (S-854) requiring civics instruction at the middle school level into law. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority of states which does not require civics instruction for middle school students. Under the legislation, the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University will be directed to prepare…
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More trees are needed to shade New Jersey’s cities
By Michele S. Byers Stand in the sun on a hot summer afternoon and wilt. Step into the shade and feel instant relief. Now imagine places without shade. Many New Jersey cities have too much pavement and concrete, and not enough trees with leafy canopies. Urban neighborhoods without shade trees can be up to 12…
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Inaugural Howell Restaurant Week will begin on July 30
HOWELL – The first Howell Restaurant Week, which is being sponsored by the Howell Business Recovery Task Force, will take place from July 30 through Aug. 8. The task force is a public-private partnership that has been working to increase economic activity in a safe and responsible way as restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, July 28
• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Jackson Mills Fire Station, 465 North County Line Road, Jackson. To donate blood or for information about how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org • Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey is seeking compassionate…
