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Road project will begin in Jackson
JACKSON — On or about July 6, Jackson will begin reconstruction of Brewers Bridge Road. “This project extends from County Line Road to the Metedeconk River Bridge,” Mayor Michael Reina said. “The work will include replacement of drainage piping, pavement reconstruction, sidewalk construction, pavement resurfacing and pavement markings.” Brewers Bridge Road will be closed for…
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Survey says N.J. residents want slots at racetracks
New Jerseyans are in favor of adding slot machines to the Meadowlands and other existing racetracks in the state, according to a recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind. Voters support the proposal to expand slots to the Meadowlands 52 percent to 37 percent. Among those who consider themselves independent voters, the rate of support…
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Howell man charged with murder held on $1M bail
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a township man with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of Scott Gregory, 24, of Howell. Julius K. Garrett, 23, of Howell, remained lodged in the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township, in lieu of $1 million bail, with…
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Developer granted time extension
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Planning Board has granted a one-year time extension to a developer who wants to build 20 homes in Jackson. Several issues led the applicant, Rutherford Estates, to seek a delay. The board voted 8-0 on June 7 to grant a oneyear extension. The application received preliminary approval…
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Antennas to be added to tower on Herman Road
JACKSON — The Planning Board has approved the placement of nine more antennas on a communications monopole at 735 Herman Road near the intersection of Diana Road. The board’s engineer, Doug Klee, said the new antennas will be placed at an 82-foot height on the 120-foot-tall monopole. There is also some ground-level equipment in a…
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New garden blooms at primary school
PLUMSTED — Flower power, along with fruit and veggie potential, has come to the New Egypt Primary School in the shape of a new Kinder-Garden. “This Kinder-Garden is a wonderful addition to our school community,” Principal Toni Ferry said during the June 9 ribboncutting ceremony for the new garden. “It is extremely heartfelt to see…
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Coast Guard yard under command of Jackson native
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Richard Murphy, who is a native of Jackson, recently assumed command of the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore. Capt. Richard Murphy He is the 40th commanding officer in the 111-year history of the shipyard, the only shipbuilding and ship repair facility of the U.S. Coast Guard. According to a press…
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Freeholders select Block as county administrator
Carl W. Block, who has served Ocean County for 23 years, including 17 years as deputy county clerk and beginning in 2003 as county clerk, has been named Ocean County’s 10th administrator by the Board of Freeholders. According to a press release, Block will resign from his elected position as county clerk to become the…
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Aging bridge will be replaced in Plumsted
PLUMSTED — Work will begin this fall on a new bridge over the Lahaway Creek along Route 537 in Plumsted. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders is expected to seek bids for the project, which will replace the aging span with a new steel and concrete structure. “We are constantly evaluating our bridges to ensure…
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