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     An Italian-themed dinner buffet will be offered to the public 6-8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for people over 60, and $5 for children ages 3-12. There will be crafts and games for children in addition to the dinner. There…

  • First aid squad hoping to buy new ambulance

    Public referendum scheduled for Oct. 19 BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — For the first time in 73 years, the New Egypt First Aid and Emergency Squad is appealing to the public for specific assistance to upgrade its equipment, as rising costs and aging equipment begin to hamper the squad. “The first aid squad…

  • Jackson awaiting decision on compost site extension

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The future of Jackson’s compost facility on Jackson Mills Road is in question, as the deadline for Jackson officials to locate a permanent compost site is quickly approaching. The Jackson Mills Road compost site was approved by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a temporary compost facility for…

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    Robert Nunn, 6, of Watchung, reels in a fish while his mom, Kim, watches during their visit to the second annual New Jersey WILD Outdoor Expo that was held at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Plumsted Township on Sept. 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Dam failure drains lake; fish moved to new home

    DEP has been on hand to address issue in Jackson BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Prospertown Lake, Route 537, Jackson, is draining and is not likely to be refilled for at least a year, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. A falling water level at Prospertown Lake, Route 537, Jackson, has forced the…

  • Formation of riding team takes shape at Reindancer

    Informational meeting set for Sept. 30 in Plumsted Township By Andrew Martins PLUMSTED – A fledgling horseback riding team with its sights set on the national stage is taking shape at the Reindancer Therapeutic Riding Center, Archertown Road, Plumsted, as trainers make an open call for riders of any skill level to saddle up. Featuring…

  • Howell bond for tax refunds on hold

    Application deemed unlawful by state Attorney General By James McEvoy HOWELL — The township’s plan to issue bonds to refund $1.35 million in tax appeals to property owners is on hold as the state Local Finance Board informed municipal officials that the Attorney General’s office has indicated that bonding is not permissible. The Attorney General’s…

  • East Brunswick youth gets his kicks in the ring

    Spencer Grekoski, 16, takes gold in Germany during world kickboxing championships BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer World Champion Spencer Grekoski (l) spars with Anthony Santiago of Union Beach during a training session on Aug. 7. East Brunswick’s got a world champion. Township resident Spencer Grekoski, 16, took home the gold in the K1 Kickboxing Junior…

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    TheAUF Lady Hawks eighth-grade girls basketball team is seeking competitive players for the 2011 fall season. Tryouts will be held on Sept. 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Monroe Sports Center in Monroe, and on Sept. 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton YMCA’s Sawmill Branch, located at 185 Sawmill Road,…

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