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Here is the message: No more tax increases
Everyone should not be surprised to read that because of rising fuel prices and the declining value of the dollar, the cost of living is going up at an annualized rate of 5 percent. Inflation is, in effect, a tax increase. I read with great interest the recent news stories about the Howell K-8 School…
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Jackson may seek voters’ OK to exceed municipal tax levy
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Municipal officials may ask residents to vote in a binding April 27 referendum that, if approved, will give the Jackson Township Council permission to exceed the state’s 2 percent cap on the local tax levy in 2011. The local tax levy is the total amount of money collected…
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Garden State Film Festival plans full slate of events
The Garden State Film Festival is gearing up for its ninth year. This year’s festival weekend will feature 150 films shown in five locations during its four-day run, along with a casting call with talent agent Renate English, seminars with the stars and career makers including Steve Sabol, president of NFL Films, and actress Lainie…
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The Past Times Bluegrass Band will perform at a dinner and concert to be held at 6 p.m. April 2 at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under. Proceeds from the event will go to support the…
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Howell raises sewer rates
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — An ordinance that increases the sewer fee for some Howell residents was adopted at the March 15 meeting of the Township Council. The charges are associated with the disposal and treatment of the sewage that is collected in public sanitary sewers in Howell. All customers of the sewer…
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Local soldier commended for bravery
Pfc. Miles G. Wagman HOWELL— U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Miles G. Wagman, 21, of Howell was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his exceptional service while assigned as a dismount during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. “Pvt. First Class Wagman’s dedication to duty during combat operations contributed to the immense success of the mission.…
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Shore musician finds his hero
‘Jerseyboy Hero’ premieres April 7 in Red Bank BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer For Red Bank musician Chris Vaughn, making music was the easy part, but getting it out there would require the help of one of his idols. Vaughn chronicled his musical journey along the Jersey Shore in his narrative documentary “Jerseyboy Hero,” which…
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Authorities say Sept. fire in Howell was arson
Law enforcement officials have deemed a fire on municipal property in Howell to be a case of arson and are asking for assistance from the public to help solve the crime. According to a press release issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office this week, on Sept. 16, 2010, at about 12:31 a.m., a Howell…
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