Category: Tri-Town News
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Plumsted neighbors respond to town’s plan to permit pot
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Plumsted Township, which adopted an ordinance late in 2011 prohibiting municipal review of applications for activities violating federal law to target potential medical marijuana growers or dispensaries, introduced an ordinance at its March 7 Township Committee meeting that would allow for medical marijuana facilities in the township’s light industrial zone. Passed…
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Council adopts property maintenance amendments
Howell officials could make additional changes at upcoming meeting BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Following an hour-long public hearing, the members of the Township Council voted to adopt an ordinance that amends several aspects of Howell’s residential property maintenance code. Mayor Robert Walsh, Deputy Mayor William Gotto, Councilman Robert Nicastro and Councilwoman Pauline…
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St. Patrick’s Day arrived early in Woodbridge,
Middlesex County, when the community hosted the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11. George Lara, 3, of Cedar Grove, proudly waves the Irish flag. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Hearing on new cemetery carried to April
— Andrew Martins JACKSON — A public hearing on an applicant’s plan to establish a Catholic cemetery in Jackson has been delayed until the Planning Board’s April 2 meeting. The application was scheduled for discussion at the board’s March 5 meeting, but an error in the notification process to one neighboring property owner caused the…
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Republicans supporting 3 candidates for council
JACKSON — Eight months ahead of Election Day, the Jackson Republican Club has announced its support for three men who will run as a team for seats on the Jackson Township Council. Three four-year terms on the council will be up for grabs on Nov. 6. Those terms are held by current council President Kenneth…
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Monmouth County to realign Adelphia-Farmingdale Road
Many accidents attributed to challenging ‘S’ curve near Our House Tavern BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Monmouth County officials have presented the Howell Township Council with plans for road improvements near the intersection of Adelphia-Farmingdale and Ketchum roads. The improvements, which involve realigning Adelphia-Farmingdale Road (county Route 524), are designed to address safety…
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Plumsted introduces $3.15M municipal budget for 2012
PLUMSTED — Municipal officials have introduced a $3.15 million budget to fund the operation of Plumsted in 2012. The 2012 municipal budget represents an increase of $13,266 more than the 2011 budget. Officials are calling for the collection of $1.6 million in a local tax levy in 2012. The tax levy in 2011 was $1.4…
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Jackson takes no action on marijuana cultivation
BATC still looking for tract to grow drug for medical use BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer I n a move that sets Jackson apart from some neighboring municipalities, the Jackson Township Council has opted not to move forward at this time on an ordinance that would, if enacted, prohibit the approval of land use applications…
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Howell officials present $44.3M budget for 2012
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Members of the Howell Township Council and the public received their first look at Howell’s 2012 municipal budget, which was presented by Township Manager Helene Schlegel at a special meeting held on Feb. 28. The $44.3 million budget, which was expected to be formally introduced at the council’s March 6…
