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Wright-Debow Road to undergo $729K reconstruction
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Improvements along Wright-Debow Road have begun, according to Township Engineer Daniel Burke, who said employees of DeFino Contracting have started clearing trees and addressing utility issues. The Township Council recently awarded the Aberdeen Township firm a contract worth more than $729,000 for the upgrades. Wright-Debow Road “is one…
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Suspect sought in burglary of Jackson home
JACKSON – Police are looking for a man who came face to face with members of a family whose home he had allegedly burglarized. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said detectives are searching for a stocky Hispanic male in his late teens to early 20’s who is believed to be responsible for the burglary of…
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Officer commended for talking man out of possible suicide
HOWELL – A Howell police officer is being praised for the compassion he showed in talking a man out of killing himself on the afternoon of June 7. Police said a note left by a 45-year-old Howell resident sent police into action. The note indicated the man had suicidal intentions. Police said the man was…
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Dogs continue to progress following rescue in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – A total of 293 dogs, and counting, are continuing to recover following their rescue from a home in Howell earlier this month. Last week, Joseph and Charlene Hendricks were identified as the residents who were keeping the dogs in their home on Bennett Road. The home was the…
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Field expands for Allentown council race
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – What began as a one-person race for two seats on the Borough Council now appears to be a field of seven candidates. Two three-year terms on Allentown’s governing body will be up for grabs on Nov. 8. The seats held by incumbents Robert H. Schmitt Jr., a Democrat,…
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Broadcaster puts voice to work as foundation’s fundraiser
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MARLBORO – As Chris Carrino puts it, for years, he has been a voice for some of the greatest athletes in the world. Now, as he says, he is a voice “for those whose courage far exceeds their physical strength.” Carrino, 45, a resident of Marlboro, is the radio play-by-play…
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Woodbridge Library to hold summer reading club for adults
All readers over 18 are invited to participate in the Woodbridge Public Library’s adult summer reading club this summer through Aug. 19. Exercise Your Mind. READ! is the theme, but you are free to read anything you like, write reviews we’ll post on our Facebook page (facebook.com/woodbridgelibrary), enter to win weekly prizes (plus a grand…
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Games That You Can’t Miss
The curtain closes on the 2016 spring scholastic season in New Jersey this weekend, when state championships take center stage. For baseball fans, all (base) paths lead to Toms River on Saturday, June 11. Three doubleheaders at the three Toms River high schools will determine this year’s NJSIAA group state champions. Games will be at…
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Camelot West wins approval in Marlboro
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Planning Board has granted approval for Camelot West at Marlboro, a 250-unit housing development to be built by the Kaplan Group. Attorney Gerald Sonnenblick represented the applicant at the board’s June 1 meeting. The panel’s approval for the plan was unanimous. The Camelot West at Marlboro application…
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