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Food pantry continues to seek donations
JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today, which operates the Jackson food pantry, is continuing to seek donations to keep the pantry’s shelves stocked during the summer months. The food pantry will be open on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9-11 a.m. to make it easier for community members to drop…
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Howell board reinstates courtesy busing for ’10-11
President criticizes council comments for ‘flagrant’ inaccuracies BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Board of Education members have voted unanimously to accept the Howell Township Council’s decision to add $200,000 back to the amount the Howell K- 8 School District may collect in local property taxes in 2010-11. The additional funding means that…
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Council nixes property maintenance code change
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Deputy Mayor Angela W. Dalton wasted no time giving her take on proposed amendments to a property maintenance ordinance at a recent council meeting.“ I am not in favor of this,” she said. “I will not vote to change it. I don’t think it’s worth discussing.” Dalton,…
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‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon
Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. “Together” ESTATE OF JOHN LENNON/BAG ONE ARTS According to Legacy Productions, “In My…
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Courtesy busing restored in Plumsted
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer An agreement between the Plumsted Township Committee and the Plumsted School District Board of Education will fund busing service for children who may not otherwise have received transportation to and from school beginning in September. According to Plumsted Mayor Ron Dancer, the deal means 400 children who would have had…
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Soccer Tournament in Jackson
Goalie Eddie Madek can’t get his hand on a shot that finds the net during a soccer tournament that was held July 24 in Jackson. The event was organized by Mike Franco and Eric Braun to benefit the family of fallen New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc Castellano, who was a graduate of Jackson Memorial…
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K-8 looking for way to offer sports and activities
Crunch time arrives for Howell administrators and fall sports programs BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Now that courtesy busing is no longer an issue, administrators in the Howell K-8 School District are focusing their attention on how to provide fee-based sports and co-curricular activities by the time school opens in September. It is their…
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National Dance Day is July 31. National Dance Day was created by television producer Nigel Lythgoe of “So You Think You Can Dance” to promote good health everywhere through dance, well care and fitness. Everyone is invited to come and dance, watch, or just enjoy a free ice treat at West Side Dance, 100 West…
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YOSO will perform at the Strand on Aug. 13
Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, will present YOSO, formed out of TOTO’s vocalist Bobby Kimball and the creative force of YES members Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. British singer, songwriter, guitarist, bass player and producer, and recording artist John Ford will open for YOSO. Tickets…
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