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Inmates lend helping hand on Howell cleanup projects
HOWELL — Four inmates from the Monmouth County jail spent most of their time in Howell during the week of May 7, where they assisted with beautification projects and debris cleanup as part of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Labor Program. Most of the work took place at the Howell municipal complex on Preventorium…
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Howell plans to establish beautification task force
HOWELL— The Township Council has given its nod to a proposal to establish a beautification task force that would be charged with installing various signs and planting flowers and foliage at locations around town. A resolution on the matter is likely to be prepared for formal approval at a future council meeting. Discussion on the…
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Ocean freeholders ask residents to honor U.S. fallen war heroes
Memorial Day ushers in the summer season, but it is also a day to remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom, according to a press release from Ocean County. “Everyone wants to enjoy a three-day weekend, but I hope our residents will take the time…
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Residents have their say on Plumsted playground
PLUMSTED — As families gathered in the sun to celebrate New Egypt Day in historic downtown New Egypt on May 12, a vote was being held by the Plumsted Playground Committee that would determine the future of the playground area at Brindletown and Brynmore roads. Playground proposals from Playworld Systems of Lewisburg, Pa., and Landscape…
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• TwoMemorial Day services will be held in Lakewood to honor those who served or are currently serving in the military. A memorial service will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 24 in the municipal auditorium, 231 Third St., Lakewood. The traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. May 28 at…
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Food pantry benefits from young athletes
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Howell Emergency Food Pantry received some much-needed support from the Howell Pride Lacrosse Club in the form of donations that were delivered to the Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, Howell, on May 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHAD SCHWARZ HOWELL — The Howell Emergency Food Pantry received some much-needed support…
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SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park
Great Adventure debuts family-friendly rides in Adventure Alley BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer This text will be replaced A group of “flying Elvises” rides the SkyScreamer, one of the attractions that can be found in the new Adventure Alley section of Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. ERIC SUCAR staff Over the skies of Jackson on…
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Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel GREG BEAN Lastweek, I had to drive almost 10 miles round trip from my home on Riva Avenue in East Brunswick to the post office on the other side of town — just to buy a stamp (stamp 45 cents, $2 in gas). And with…
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