Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Millstone school board approves bonds for roof repairs
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education is moving forward with financing a project that will replace the roof on two of the district’s three schools. On March 13, the board passed a resolution authorizing the sale of $2.6 million in bonds to finance a project…
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Howell planners approve 100 apartments
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Planning Board has approved an application submitted by MGD Holdings to construct The Fountains, a development of 100 age-restricted apartments on Route 9 north between Estelle Lane and Alexander Avenue. The 100 apartments will be constructed in four buildings. The 58-acre property is between Route 9 and…
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Monmouth County budget holds tax levy stable
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has introduced a $445.25 million budget to fund the operation of the county during 2017. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for 5 p.m. March 23 at the Monmouth County Library-Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35 North, Shrewsbury, at which time members…
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Jackson man faces burglary charge
JACKSON – A Jackson man has been charged with burglary and theft in connection with an incident at a home on Brewers Bridge Road. At 4:40 a.m. Feb. 26, officers Michael Basso and Javier De La Torre responded to a residence on Brewers Bridge Road to investigate a report of a burglary, according to police.…
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Metuchen Development Commission paved way to future
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The hard work by members of the borough’s Development Commission paved the way for the formation of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance last year. And members of the Borough Council acknowledged this as they agreed to abolish the Development Commission ordinance at a council meeting on March 6. “The…
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Elizabeth man charged in Edison identity thefts
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — After a five-month joint investigation with the Elizabeth Police Department and United States Postal Inspectors, police charged a 35-year-old Elizabeth man with allegedly hacking into several victim’s online accounts and applying for loans and credit cards in their names. James C. Clay is being held without bail at…
