• Farmingdale officials await Gov.’s action to name council members

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer It is up to Gov. Chris Christie to appoint five Borough Council members in Farmingdale after a rash of resignations from the governing body in recent weeks. The governor has 30 days within the occurrence of the vacancies to appoint new council members, according to Michael Drewniak, Christie’s press secretary.…

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    Officer Mike Grochowski of the Jackson Police Department Special Response Team (hidden) shows off a ballistic shield to Jimmy Pappalardo, 4, and Jenna Pappalardo, 9, during National Night Out at the Jackson Shopping Plaza on Aug. 7. National Night Out is celebrated in towns and at military installations around the nation. The purpose of the…

  • First phase of project, 510 rentals, is approved

    Jackson Woods to be developed over several years in Jackson BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer After 18 months of mediation and some last-minute adjustments to the plan, the first section of the 1,541- unit Jackson Woods housing development has received final approval from the Jackson Planning Board. On Aug. 6, the board approved the north…

  • Body found near Lake Enno in Jackson

    By Andrew Martins JACKSON – Law enforcement officials are working to identify a man’s body that was found near Lake Enno in Jackson on the morning of Aug. 17. On the night of Aug. 16, police officers found a vehicle at the lake. The vehicle belonged to a man who had been reported missing. Police…

  • DCA accepting applications for Farmingdale council

    FARMINGDALE – State officials are seeking qualified residents to fill five vacant seats on the Farmingdale Borough Council. On behalf of Gov. Chris Christie, who has the sole responsibility of appointing residents to fill the open seats, the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services is accepting applications, according to a…

  • Local dealer announces addition of new franchises

    The World family of dealers has announced the addition of Dodge and Ram to their World Chrysler Jeep store located on Shrewsbury Avenue in Shrewsbury. World Jeep has been serving customers in Shrewsbury/ Red Bank since 1983. In 2011, they added Chrysler to the World family, and now in August of 2012 they announce the…

  • Area Chevrolet dealer scores a goal through successful youth soccer program

    Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood forges season-long partnership to aid Jackson Soccer Club I n the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood is supporting Jackson Soccer Club through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the fall 2012…

  • FUEL FRIENDLY

    Some high-performance cars get surprisingly good mileage. Who says you can’t have it all? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though gas prices may have dipped, fuel economy remains a major concern among new-car buyers. But what about those who don’t want to settle for a lifeless economy-minded model? Can a true sports car be both…

  • real estate briefs 

    Susan Giacchi recently joined RE/MAX Platinum as a sales associate. She specializes in residential buyers and sellers, first-time homebuyers, short sales, and commercial properties in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Prior to her recent employment with RE/MAX, she was affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in East Brunswick and has been in real estate for 10…

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