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The bear facts in N.J.
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN Generally speaking, I like the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). I think that in most cases the department does what it can to protect the people, animals and natural resources of the Garden State. We did have a little chuckle in the newsroom this week, however, when the…
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Jackson resident wants answer on use of private land for dumping
Why is an illegal dump in my backyard while the Jackson administration and certain elected officials condone its operation? In April 2011 it came to the attention of three neighborhoods that the owner of JR Custom Landscaping was receiving Jackson residential leaves, trees and debris. On Dec. 14, 2010, a state Department of Environmental Protection…
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Community-supported agriculture pays off
For many of us, springtime means starting seeds and preparing to plant. But if you don’t have the space, time or knowledge for farming and gardening, check out community-supported agriculture (CSA). CSAfarms allow non-gardeners to enjoy bountiful fresh vegetables — and support farming in this state we’re in. Atypical CSAfarm offers a limited number of…
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May 15 walk to support brain tumor research
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A headache does not mean you have a brain tumor and neither does a facial twitch or vision problems, but those symptoms could mean there is a problem, so check with your doctor. That was the message offered by Plumsted resident Bruce Blount, who is the walk coordinator…
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datebook
A car wash and bake sale sponsored by the Adelphia Fire Company Auxiliary and Junior Firefighters will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at the Adelphia Fire Company, 925 Adelphia Road, Howell. In the event of rain, the bake sale will go on but the car wash will be canceled.…
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Howell sup’t appreciates voters’ support for budget
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— Administrators in the Howell K-8 School District were breathing a sigh of relief on April 27 after voters approved a general fund tax levy to support the Board of Education’s proposed budget for the 2011-12 school year. Voters approved a general fund tax levy of $64.5 million to support…
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Jackson school budget heads to council review
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Voters in Jackson rejected the Jackson School District Board of Education’s request for them to approve a $71.84 million general fund tax levy for 2011-12 in the April 27 election. The general fund tax levy, if approved, would have supported a total budget of $139 million. The tax…
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Layoffs may be result of referendum defeat
Jackson officials preparing to review municipal budget BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Township officials will spend the next few weeks reviewing Jackson’s 2011 municipal budget following the defeat of a binding public referendum question that, if approved, would have permitted them to collect more in property taxes this year than the amount permitted…
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