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The Jackson library will hold a 10th anniversary celebration at its Jackson Justice Complex location from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. The free program will include activities for all ages, including Jen Slaw, juggler extraordinaire; master paper cutter Hou-Tien Cheng; and an Authors’ Alley. Details: 732-928-4400. A blood drive sponsored by the…
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Children enjoy making bird feeders during the Plumsted Township fall festival, held Oct. 30. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Howell school receives national recognition for fighting hunger
— James McEvoy HOWELL — The Taunton School has earned national recognition for its students’ efforts to donate food and money to the Howell food pantry. According to information provided by the Howell K-8 School District, the Taunton School has received National School of Distinction status from Schools Fight Hunger. Fewer than 2,000 schools nationwide…
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Information technology panel eyes improvements
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — In a world of evolving technology, keeping up with all of the shiny new gadgets in one’s personal and professional lives can be a daunting task. For the 12 members of the Jackson Information Technology Advisory Committee, that task is imperative and, at times, lacking in the township.…
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Board approves solar farm
HOWELL — The Howell Planning Board has unanimously approved preliminary site plans and a conditional use for Effisolar Energy Corp. to construct a solar energy facility at 829 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road. The property has previously been used as a horse farm and for other agricultural uses. The proposed 13-megawatt, 50-acre solar energy facility is being developed…
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The Boss’ glory days find new home at Monmouth
University archives nearly 14,900 documents in special collection BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The Bruce Springsteen Special Collection archive at Monmouth University consists of nearly 14,900 documents donated by fans around the world and gathered by the Friends of Bruce Springsteen. KRISTEN DALTON I f you can find the building on Monmouth University’s campus that…
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Schools paying attention to reports of harassment
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A dministrators in the Jackson School District are coming to grips with a new state law that requires them to closely monitor and regularly report incidents of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) that occur in and out of school. The issue was discussed during an Oct. 11 meeting of the…
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Driver who hit trooper pays fines
Jackson resident was ticketed following incident in Howell that resulted in officer’s death BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer A Jackson resident who was charged with careless driving and speeding after his vehicle struck New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano on June 6, 2010, recently pleaded guilty to both charges in Howell municipal court.…
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Aidan Spencer, 4, of New Egypt, fills the sky with bubbles during his visit to the Plumsted Fall Festival on Oct. 30 SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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