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  • Stream law encroaches on backyard enjoyment

    Howell woman seeksto replace 20-year-oldswimming pool, patio BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell woman seeks to replace 20-year-old swimming pool, patio BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Carol Borne wants to replace a 20-year-old above-ground pool and surrounding deck behind her Western Drive home with an in-ground pool and patio. The resident of Howell’s Ramtown…

  • First aid pension program gains approval in Howell

    BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer First aid pension program gains approval in Howell BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A pension plan for the township’s first aid volunteers was approved by voters on Nov. 4 through a binding public referendum. The Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for emergency service volunteers was approved by a…

  • $50K federal grant boosts emergency response effort

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer $50K federal grant boosts emergency response effort BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A $50,000 grant has been received by the township health department to support its Medical Reserve Corps initiative. "The grant is one of 167 grants issued nationwide in this second year of the program," said David Richardson,…

  • Old Bridge plan gets OK to use Marlboro entrance

    Kara Homes will buildage-restricted homeson Birch Hill property BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Old Bridge plan gets OK to use Marlboro entrance Kara Homes will build age-restricted homes on Birch Hill property BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The zoning board has approved the construction of accessory structures off of Route 9 that will be…

  • Law limits mayor’s appointment power

    Kleinberg supporterscriticize council forlame duck action BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Law limits mayor’s appointment power Kleinberg supporters criticize council for lame duck action BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — A group of residents has criticized an ordinance adopted by the Township Council that weakens the mayor’s appointment powers. Their comments came at the council’s…

  • DOT proposes immediate attention to Route 9 woes

    DOT proposes immediate attention to Route 9 woes MARLBORO — Improvements recommended by a state and federal highway safety team may be on the way for a stretch of Route 9 in the township. New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jack Lettiere was joined at a presentation in Old Bridge on Dec. 3 by members of a…

  • Women of Distinction to be honored at dinner

    Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Howell, has selected four women as this year’s recipients of the Women of Distinction Award, which spotlights local women who serve as outstanding role models for today’s Girl Scouts and the community at large. This year’s Women of Distinction are Cynthia Joy, president/CEO of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County;…

  • Englishtown to hear plan

    for Quick-Chek Dec. 16Application alsoproposes gaspumps, traffic light BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer for Quick-Chek Dec. 16 Application also proposes gas pumps, traffic light BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A plan filed by an applicant who wants to build a Quick-Chek convenience store with gasoline pumps in Englishtown is scheduled to be heard on Dec. 16…

  • Council: No one else has offered solution

    Officials say Freehold has been left to deal with immigration issue BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Council: No one else has offered solution BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough Council members listened for two hours as residents and out-of-towners blasted them at a council meeting on Dec. 1 for making a decision…