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Environmental issues require a common-sense approach
This letter is in response to a letter to the editor from Joellen Lundy, the president of the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (“N.J. Promotes Profits, Pollution Over Citizens’ Health,” Tri-Town News, March 31). I applaud Gov. Chris Christie’s actions to apply some common sense to the overburdening regulations and red tape that has become…
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Vote yes on Plumsted municipal referendum
Municipal governments across the country are having budgetary meltdowns, and Plumsted Township is no different. The township budget shortfall this coming year is approximately $309,500. This is a result of state municipal aid cuts; two recently harsh winters that exceeded the snow removal budget and caused an additional expense for road repairs; and a significant…
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No assurances police will get extra funds
On April 27, the Plumsted Township Committee is bringing forward a ballot request (occurring in conjunction with the school board election) asking to exceed the 2 percent cap on our property taxes. The committee has put this forward as a blackmail threat, stating that if voters do not approve, our police force will be drastically…
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An evening of Beethoven’s greatest music to honor fallen Lakewood Police Officer Chris Matlosz will be held at 8 p.m. April 16 at the Strand Theater, Lakewood. The evening will include an honor guard presentation. Tickets are $10 to $35. Details: 732-255-0460.
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Fire official offers spring safety tips
JACKSON — The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety for fire districts No. 1 and No. 3 is offering safety tips for residents who are doing their spring cleaning around the house. Fire Official Frank McDonnell said propane tanks containing the fuel should never be stored under or near a barbecue grill. When changing a propane…
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Board interviewing for legal counsel
The interview process for legal counsel to the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education will soon be under way. Board member Jennifer Sutera, who represents Manalapan on the nine-member panel, provided the board with an update on the search for legal representation during the board’s March 28 meeting held at Marlboro High School.…
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Woman pleads guilty to false public alarm
NJSP Trooper Marc Castellano was killed on Interstate 195 during June 2010 incident BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A southern New Jersey woman has pleaded guilty to charges that could send her to state prison for 15 years. The crimes resulted in the death of a New Jersey State Police trooper who was a native…
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The firemen of the Southard Fire Department will be delivering food along with a smile to benefit their organization on April 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. for Tip-a-Fireman night at Applebee’s, 4721 Route 9 north, Howell. All proceeds from this event will go to the Southard Fire Department to further their efforts to…
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