Tag: Tri-Town News news briefs
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Tri-Town News news briefs, March 31
The Howell Alliance and the Howell Police Department are participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at the Howell Police Department, 300 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Residents may bring their unwanted, unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs to the anonymous drop-off, no questions asked. Remove or…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, March 24
The Howell Township Council has awarded a contract for the collection, removal and disposal of recyclables to Central Jersey Waste and Recycling, Ewing Township, for two years, beginning April 5. In the first year, the cost of pickup and hauling is $667,565; the additional fixed cost is $35,700; and the estimated tipping fees are $168,000,…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, March 10
The Howell Township Council recently recognized and commended contributions by the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education and the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education to Howell, and proclaimed 2021 as School Recognition Year in Howell. According to a council resolution, the state’s 5,000 school board members serve as advocates for public…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, March 3
Howell Township Council members have appointed Susan Minock as the new municipal clerk for a term of three years, effective Feb. 24. Minock was previously working as Howell’s deputy clerk. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich voted “yes” to authorize Minock’s appointment during a meeting on Feb.…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Dec. 30
Brandon Horwin of Jackson and Sophie Williams of Baltimore, Md., both BroadwayWorld DC contributors, and seniors at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., have launched a podcast series, “Whatcha Doin’ with Brandon Horwin and Sophie Williams.” “Whatcha Doin?” is a fully student-produced podcast series that strives to connect current theater industry professionals with future theater industry professionals…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Nov. 25
The Howell Township Council has adopted an ordinance that updates and amends salaries for nonunion employees in 2021. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond, Councilman John Bonevich and Councilman Thomas Russo voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance on Nov. 11. The ordinance sets the salary ranges for a…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Oct. 21
Plans have been submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for review of the proposed development of a Wawa convenience store at the site of Glory’s Discount Market in Jackson. The property, owned by the applicant Dreamview, LLC, is at the corner of Cedar Swamp Road (Route 527) and Commodore Boulevard (Route…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Sept. 23
Howell officials reported that employees from the Howell Department of Public Works (DPW) picked up 518 loads of brush, amounting to 15,540 cubic yards, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. The storm struck New Jersey in early August and caused significant damage. The issue of the cleanup in Howell came up during the Sept.…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Sept. 9
A development application which proposes the construction of 549 single-family and multi-family residences has been carried indefinitely by the Jackson Planning Board. The application for the south section of the Jackson Parke residential development involves a 129-acre tract off West Veterans Highway in the Cassville section of Jackson. The board’s professionals have said 100 of…