• Residents have chance to turn in medicines

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Operation Take Back New Jersey is back in town, and that means it is time to clean out medicine cabinets. The Jackson Police Department will be hosting Operation Take Back New Jersey, a collection of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications. The collection will take place at the…

  • Del Turco will stay on until new admin. named

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Phil Del Turco has agreed to remain in the position of Jackson’s business administrator until a replacement has been selected and approved by Mayor Mike Reina and the Township Council. Reina said Del Turco is working on a day-to-day basis and setting his own hours. The mayor said…

  • Legislators say time for reform is now

    Package of bills awaits action at State House; property taxes drive effort BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Three central New Jersey state legislators want residents to know they are pushing for Gov. Chris Christie’s reform package to advance in Trenton. During a Sept. 15 presentation at Manalapan town hall, Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon…

  • Tornado was a shock to Plumsted residents

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The night of Sept. 16 will certainly be remembered for a long time by many people who live in Plumsted. Early that evening during a violent wind and rain storm, a tornado was confirmed to have touched down in a section of the community, said Plumsted Emergency Management…

  • Two officials will not seek local seats

    State Sen. Robert W. Singer of Lakewood and state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer of Plumsted announced recently that they will not seek re-election to their municipal positions. The two men are Republicans who represent New Jersey’s 30th Legislative District, which includes parts of Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer and Burlington counties. Singer is a township committeeman in…

  • Gov. recognizes area veteran’s meritorious service

    Richard Brody awarded state’s Civilian Commendation Medal BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The governor has recognized Richard Brody for his distinguished service in helping veterans and their families. During a formal ceremony held Sept. 12 at the New Jersey National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, Brody received the Civilian Commendation Medal from Gov. Chris…

  • Howell ordinance would permit billboards

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell Planning Board members have signed off on the Howell Township Council’s proposed ordinance that would allow billboards in certain sections of Howell. “They are taking precautions to eliminate certain areas,” board member Evelyn O’Donnell said. “I think this will keep [billboards] out of residential areas and basically on…

  • DPW back again with request for equipment

    Jackson Township Council introduces bond ordinance BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will appropriate $3 million for various capital improvements and the acquisition of equipment. Council members voted 5-0 on Sept. 14 to introduce the ordinance. A public hearing, second reading and possible vote for…

  • Renaissance Faire

    Hannah Irons, 3, of Eatontown, leads a group of performers during the 29th annual Lakewood Lions Charity Renaissance Faire held at Pine Park, Lakewood, on Sept. 18. Entertainment, competitions, activities and storytellers took guests on a trip to the Middle Ages. ERIC SUCAR staff

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