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Possible zone change will be investigated
Council gives consideration to request from developer of training facility BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — One of two recent rezoning requests from a developer was given the green light by Township Council members to move forward with planner Robert Melvin for a zoning suitability evaluation of its application. In a 3-1 vote at…
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Federal stimulus money will fund county projects
Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. According to a press release from the county, the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 follows news that the county is eligible to receive $4.2 million in stimulus…
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Planners, developer at odds over homes
Marlboro matter concerns location of 2 affordable units BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Planning Board members have said they want to ensure that the days of builders foregoing the responsibility of dealing with their affordable housing requirements are in the past and said they want to see plans for those units before making…
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Local student wins letter-writing contest
Suggested programs about teacher stability, teacher evaluations made by trained students, no tax-funded schools, and an “older sibling” program to guide problem students earned Abraham Thomas, of Marlboro, a senior at Monmouth Academy, Howell, a check for $1,000 as the grand-prize winner in a letterwriting contest sponsored by Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem. Rotem…
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In the Service
Coast Guard Seaman Robert J. Reynolds, son of Lorrie M. Reynolds of Petersburg and Robert R. Reynolds of Howell, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May. During the eight-week training program, Reynolds completed a training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs…
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MTMUA touts benefits of solar power array
MARLBORO — The Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) has deployed a new 900-kilowatt solar power array from Sharp that will enable the MTMUA to meet nearly 40 percent of its electricity needs with emissionsfree solar-generated power. At a ceremony held last week, Mayor Jonathan Hornik joined with MTMUA Executive Director Peter Wersinger, MTMUA Chairman…
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Photo
CHRIS KELLY staff Manalapan Day activities at the Manalapan Recreation Center were cut short by rain on June 13, but while the rides were open, Gabriella Ramirez, 12, and Saavi Sharma, 13, had some fun spinning away.
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New grill could rise on site of old bar
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A new bar and grill could make its home on the property that currently houses the closed Fireside Bar on Route 79. The property is at Marlboro’s border with Freehold Township. Plans for a new restaurant were presented to the Planning Board during the panel’s June 3 meeting.…
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Freehold Township mayor dies
Raymond A. Kershaw served on governing body since 1991 By Mark Rosman Freehold Township mayor dies Raymond A. Kershaw served on governing body since 1991 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Township Committeeman Raymond A. Kershaw, who was serving as Freehold Township’s mayor in 2009, died June 9. Kershaw’s death was confirmed by Freehold Township in a press…
