• Army Corps awards contracts for projects at military base

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded two contracts worth approximately $20.4 million for the construction of two new facilities at Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst in south central New Jersey. The contracts went to two businesses in Southampton, near the base. According to a press release, Ranco Construction of Southampton was…

  • Close call is reminder of email scam artists

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – For Edward Bannon, it all started innocently enough. An email with the subject line “Secret Shopper” hit the Jackson resident’s inbox on Aug. 8, promising him the opportunity to make a little extra money by visiting local businesses and evaluating their service. Today, however, Bannon, 54, feels like…

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     A huge yard sale to benefit the Helping Hands Pantry, a ministry of the Christian Fellowship Church of New Egypt, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at New Egypt Flea Market Village, 933 Route 537, Cream Ridge. Donations of household items, small furniture, lawn and garden items, sporting goods,…

  • HTEA, board seek new deal

    HOWELL — Representatives of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education and the Howell Township Education Association (HTEA) have yet to reach agreement on a new contract for the union’s members. A contract typically runs for three academic years. The HTEA’s previous contract expired on June 30. If the board and the union do…

  • Community development dept. expected to serve Howell residents

    HOWELL — The Howell Township Council recently adopted an ordinance that will create a Department of Community Development. According to the ordinance, the goal of the new department will be to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service in Howell’s operation. Township Manager Helene Schlegel said the…

  • CSA: The sustenance of small farms

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Lawrence Mendies carries freshly picked organic produce from the fields at Mendies Family Farm, a community-supported agriculture farm in Roosevelt, western Monmouth County. LAUREN CASSELBERRY A mong the rows of ripe organic tomatoes, sweet corn and string beans, dreams grow at Mendies Family Farm in Roosevelt, western Monmouth County. The…

  • Towns to share recycling revenue

    Ocean County municipalities will share in more than $917,000 of recycling revenues to be distributed by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. “I am pleased to announce that Ocean County towns will be getting checks from us shortly for their outstanding recycling efforts,” said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who serves as liaison to the county’s…

  • Ocean will continue to assist local seniors

    Whether it is providing informative seminars about managing chronic disease or giving needed assistance to seniors enrolling in Medicare, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services is helping citizens age healthy, according to a press release. “While September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month in Ocean County, we knowthat keeping fit mentally, physically, financially and…

  • Schools eye energy savings

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— In an effort to provide energy and solar solutions for the district, the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education will apply for a grant to conduct an energy audit of all of the district’s buildings. Business Administrator Ronald Sanasac presented the idea to the board’s finance committee at…

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