Author: Greater Media
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Church’s new food pantry will aid Howell residents
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Residents of Howell who find themselves in need of food have a new place to turn to for assistance. After nearly a year of work, the Grace Bible Church in neighboring Wall Township has opened the Abundant Grace Pantry. Howell residents will be among the individuals and families who will…
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University’s gallery features Springsteen images
Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibition features 45 iconic images of the musician, such as this one taken by Pamela Springsteen.Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen:…
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Bond for treatment plant approved
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A $1.5 million bond that officials said will be reserved for the construction of a water treatment plant and sewer system for downtown New Egypt has been given a final vote of approval by the Township Committee. Mayor Jack Trotta said the funds from the bond will only…
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Grants help fund museum care in Howell
HOWELL — The preservation and upkeep of the MacKenzie Museum and Library is an ongoing process. The latest upgrades to the museum consisted of painting and structural improvements that were funded by a grant that was provided by the Monmouth County Historical Commission. James and Jessie MacKenzie acquired the house on Lakewood-Farmingdale Road in 1956…
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New Jersey WILD Expo
Above: Keith Hopler builds a ladderback chair out of white oak during the sixth annual New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson, Sept. 12. Right: Rebecca Brown, 14, lights the fuse and sets off a cannon during the expo. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON
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Municipal court deal amended
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A shared services agreement through which Plumsted provides municipal court services to Allentown has been amended. According to the new provision in the pact, Plumsted will provide security when Allentown proceedings are taking place in the Plumsted municipal courtroom. Plumsted will “assure appropriate and qualified officers” will be…
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Board’s action clears way for three new residences
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has approved an application for a four-lot subdivision that will include an existing home and three new building lots in the area of Schulte Avenue, Hollywood Avenue, Catalpa Avenue and Willow Avenue. A motion for a preliminary approval was passed on Sept. 3, for the…
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Chandler Plaza now set for Oct. 5 hearing
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A public hearing regarding the construction of a commercial plaza at the intersection of Hyson and Chandler roads has been rescheduled for October. The application proposing Chandler Plaza was scheduled to be heard by the Jackson Planning Board on Aug. 3, but the hearing was postponed when attorneys…
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A multi-family community yard sale will take place rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Jensen’s Deep Run Community Center, Route 537, Cream Ridge. The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants in Jackson from 2-6 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning Sept.…
