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Some offices will move to Global ahead of schedule
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL— According to Howell officials, the employees of some municipal offices could begin working out of the Global office building ahead of the target date of July 1. The municipality purchased the Route 9 office building in August 2011 from Zee Jay Realty LLC, Lakewood, for $5.2 million. The new…
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Mall is going to the dogs … and the cats
MCSPCA to open adoption center after mall operator bans pet sales BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A rendering of the entrance to the MCSPCA Homeward Bound Adoption Center, which will open in a space formerly occupied by a pet store at the Freehold Raceway Mall. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…
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IN THE NEWS
We must do what is needed to keep voting on the level MARK ROSMAN I receive hundreds of emails each week, many of them from representatives of local groups who would like us to publicize an upcoming meeting or event in our newspapers. We are happy to do so because those meetings and events are…
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The Trayvon Martin shooting: a time to reflect
I am hoping the tragedy of the Trayvon Martin incident in Florida and all of the ensuing drama will become a teachable moment for all of us and also a call to reflect on our own reactions to the story. On social media, thousands of people were posting the message, “Justice for Trayvon,” with an…
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for the record •••
A recent article incorrectly stated that the Brennan Stands Alone Foundation’s second annual 5K walk and run would take place onApril 12. The correct date for the event is April 14 at the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. For more information, to register, or to donate, visit www.brennanstandsalone.org or call 732-966-5963.
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Jackson resident irked to see bulky waste pickup stopped
Jackson residents should note the following announcement that has been posted on the Jackson Department of Public Works Internet website: “Curbside bulky pickup has been suspended until further notice. Bulky waste may be disposed of at our Convenience Center from Saturday through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.” So, your taxes pay for a beautiful…
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Photo
A bald eagle’s eyesight is amazing. It can see both forward and to the side at the same time. This makes it very hard to sneak up on them. It’s why fish never do it, but studies have shown they would love to try. IMAGE BY BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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CODA
Up in the sky, it’s not a bird, or a plane — it’s The Donald GREG BEAN There’s a funny battle going on in Colts Neck between the local zoning board and Donald Trump, he of the hair that looks like he’s wearing a weasel pelt on his noggin, dyed orange. Trump, who owns the…
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datebook •••
• Registration for the Walk to End Brain Tumors is under way. The 1-plus-mile walk through the historic New Egypt section of Plumsted, which hopes to raise awareness and funds for research, will be held May 5. A festival featuring food, vendors, free entertainment and more will follow the walk. Registration will begin at 10…
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