Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Plumsted committee creates commercial zones
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Township Committee members have adopted an ordinance that will change certain residential zones on Lakewood Road (Route 528) to commercial zones. The ordinance was introduced on Dec. 7 and adopted on Dec. 28. No one from the public commented on the changes when given the opportunity to do…
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Edison participates in Wreaths Across America
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The freedoms Americans experience today did not come without a price, said U.S. Navy veteran Edward Marczak. “We honor [military men and woman] and their families for the sacrifices they make for us each and every day to keep our country free and safe from terrorism,” he said. “When…
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Jackson council awards liquor license
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has awarded two residents of Toms River a plenary retail alcoholic beverage distribution license in Jackson. On Dec. 27, council members Robert Nixon, Kenneth Bressi, Barry Calogero and Anne Updegrave passed a resolution to sell the license to Avani Patel and Sunil Patel of Toms…
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Places To Be
Local high schools will ring in the New Year with a heavy dose of sporting events this week. Boys’ basketball contains a full slate of games … On Jan. 5, many area teams will dribble on the hardwood. The Shore Conference features a matchup between Saint John Vianney High School and Shore Regional High School…
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Teenage driver injured in Millstone Township crash
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The New Jersey State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Millstone Township motor vehicle crash that left a teenager in serious condition on the afternoon of Dec. 27. Personnel from the Millstone Township Fire Company responded to the scene of the crash near the intersection of Pine…
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South Amboy officials thank Applegate for years of service
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The Dec. 21 South Amboy City Council meeting was the last one for First Ward Councilman Donald Applegate. Applegate, who had been the coach of South Amboy’s American Legion baseball team, was named to the council in 2010 following the death of Councilman Russell Stillwagon. Applegate did not…
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Monroe celebrates the ‘many hats’ worn by retiring manager
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — John Riggs is the guy who wore many hats and who brought sustainability, berms and sidewalks into town. “What we see is the beauty in this town, the berms … the landscaping,” Mayor Gerald Tamburro said as he recognized Riggs on his retirement at a recent council meeting.…
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New elementary school ready to open in Edison
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The new James Monroe Elementary School in Edison was ready for its closeup earlier this month when officials held an open house in preparation for its opening at the start of the new year. At the Dec. 19 Board of Education meeting, board member Theresa Ward said that the Dec. 17…
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Monmouth Film Festival makes debut at Two River Theater
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The Monmouth Film Festival, which was founded by Holmdel resident Nick Marchese, made its debut at the Two River Theater in Red Bank in December. The festival highlighted screenings of five feature independent films and 36 short films. The independent films selected were narrative, documentary and student films, short and feature-length,…
