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Applicant gets partial OK for commercial project
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A subdivision plan for a portion of Pinewood Village, a commercial project proposed for Woodbury Drive, has been approved by the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. At the same time it approved the subdivision plan, the zoning board rejected a site plan for the same project. Woodbury Drive…
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Food pantry puts out call for donations in Howell
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell food pantry is running low on food and volunteers. “The Howell food pantry is in desperate need of donations,” Township Manager Helene Schlegel said at a recent Township Council meeting. “In addition to donations being down, there are more people in need. People think about…
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Resident suggests creation of Howell historical commission
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Too many historical structures in Howell are falling by the wayside, and resident Evelyn O’Donnell wants to do something about it. O’Donnell, Casino Drive, has appeared at several Township Council meetings this year to ask the members of the governing body to consider appointing an ad hoc…
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Horse Park needs to raise $50K to keep Jersey Fresh
Park’s first fundraiser, a hoe-down, will be held on Sept. 25 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Horse Park of New Jersey has been a golden thread holding New Jersey’s horse industry together since 1988, but now the once solid strand has started to show signs of fraying. Ashley Kehoe rides Mazetto as they…
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Howell may eye contract for garbage
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell officials are considering the idea of going out to bid for private garbage pickup in some sections of Howell in an effort to save residents money, Mayor Robert F. Walsh said. “It’s a possibility,” the mayor said on Sept. 12. “If we put [a contract for private collection]…
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Jaguars Win 2-0
Jackson Memorial High School’s Erin Scheno (white jersey) puts pressure on a Southern Regional High School defender and on goalie Kelsey Yaiser during the Jaguars’ 2-0 victory over the Rams on Sept. 13 in Jackson. More photos on page 39 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Work will begin on apartments
Windsor Crescent won court decision to proceed in Jackson BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Construction of the Windsor Crescent affordable housing development on Solar Avenue in Jackson is expected to begin in the near future. The community may be ready to begin renting apartments by December 2011. The project has been under discussion in Jackson…
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business briefs •••
The Provident Bank has promoted Jose Orozco of Howell to vice president and area manager. In his new position, Orozco will manage the bank’s Toms River and Berkeley branches, supervise business development and community relations activities, and oversee day-to-day branch operations. Orozco has 13 years of experience in the banking industry and joined Provident in…
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