Author: MARK ROSMAN, Managing Editor
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Jackson zoners deny density variance for proposed 48-home development
JACKSON — Five members of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment have voted to deny an application that sought a density variance related to a property at 443 Leesville Road between Burke and Diamond roads in Jackson. At the conclusion of a four-hour meeting on Aug. 3, a motion was made to deny the application…
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Plan for flex space buildings in Jackson gains preliminary approval
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Planning Board have voted to grant preliminary major site plan approval to an applicant who is proposing to construct three flex space buildings on a 12-acre parcel at Route 537 and Allyson Road. Board members held off on granting final major site plan approval and subdivision approval regarding…
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Manalapan police officers honored during annual awards ceremony
MANALAPAN — Members of the Manalapan Police Department were honored during the department’s annual awards ceremony, which was held as part of a recent meeting of the Township Committee. According to information provided by Deputy Police Chief Leonard Maltese, the department’s Honorable Service Award is presented to any member of the police department who has…
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Holmdel voters defeat question proposing new form of municipal government
HOLMDEL – By a margin of almost 500 votes, residents have rejected a charter study commission’s recommendation to institute a new form of municipal government in Holmdel. A special election was held on July 26 and according to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, the public question which asked voters if they…
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Colleagues mourn passing of state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer
New Jersey political figures have paid tribute to their colleague, state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, 73, of Plumsted Township, Ocean County, who died on July 23 after a long illness. Dancer, a Republican, was representing New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District at the time of his passing. His district colleagues were Republican Sen. Sam Thompson and Republican…
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Bellevue Estates housing plan to be heard by Jackson zoners on Aug. 3
JACKSON — An applicant is expected to appear at the Aug. 3 meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment to propose the construction of 48 homes on a Leesville Road property where a maximum of 10 homes are permitted. According to a legal notice, Bellevue Estates, LLC, 305 Main St., Lakewood, has applied to…
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Holmdel voters will decide change of government question on July 26
HOLMDEL – A charter study commission’s recommendation to institute a new form of government in Holmdel will be the subject of a special election on July 26. The decision to accept or to reject the commission’s recommendation will rest with Holmdel’s residents, who will vote “yes” or “no” on a referendum question. A simple majority…
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UPDATE – Father, mother, son from Marlboro killed in Route 9 crash in Freehold Township
A father, mother and son from Marlboro have been identified as the victims in a motor vehicle collision that occurred in Freehold Township on the afternoon of July 3. On July 6, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office identified the Marlboro residents who died as Masoud B. Salib, 61, Hanaa I. Salib, 52, and Mark M.…
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Millstone resident who helped guide restoration of historic homestead passes away
MILLSTONE — Joann Kelty, 67, a resident of Millstone Township who assumed a leading role in the restoration of the community’s historic Thomas Baird Homestead, died on June 25 following a four-year battle with glioblastoma. In an interview with the Examiner, Nancy Grbelja, a former mayor and Township Committee member, remembered Kelty as “the consummate…
