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Change in state housing law may mean trouble for Jackson residents
The Jackson Valley Hovbilt development in the Cassville section of Jackson which was originally supposed to have 965 age-restricted homes can now be converted to non-agerestricted. This will lead to a significant increase in taxes as new schools will have to be built and demands on community services increase. The conversion from fully agerestricted was…
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Quit arguing and start the praying!
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH When I was little, spending the night with my grandparents was my favorite thing to do. I loved Grandma’s pancakes, her homemade fudge, sugar cookies and especially her cream-laced coffee. But my favorite thing about staying with my grandparents was listening to the prayers that they conducted each…
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Columnist provided balanced account of race
I want to compliment Tri-Town News Managing Editor Mark Rosman on a good analysis of the election for governor ("Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters"). His column was fair and balanced— a great breath of fresh air from Greg Bean’s ultra-liberal and extremely biased opinions. I understand an opinion column is not obligated to…
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For the Record
In Howell High School’s season opening football victory over Piscataway, the Rebels’ Phil Adamo had two touchdown receptions, both from quarterback Jimmy Ryan. Adamo caught five passes for 100 yards vs. Piscataway. Howell’s Ryan Handy, not his brother Rob Handy, had one touchdown reception, also from Jimmy Ryan. Some information regarding the Rebels’ football statistics…
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Homeowners win battle, but the war is not over
Coda • GREG BEAN So, the Long Branch homeowners in the MTOTSA neighborhood have finally won a major battle, after years of litigation, protest and uncertainty. They’ll be able to keep their homes in the beachfront neighborhood, and they’ll no longer have to worry that they’ll lose their residences to eminent domain. But when all…
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Business Briefs
Steven Reinman, of Lakewood, was recently appointed director of economic development for Lakewood and executive director of the Lakewood Industrial Commission by Mayor Robert Singer and the Lakewood Township Committee. In his new roles, Reinman will oversee the township’s economic development effort to attract new retail and corporate businesses to Lakewood, oversee a branding and…
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Screenings, flu shots set for hospital event
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) will host a Cardiac Health and Stroke Prevention Awareness Day and offer flu shots 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30 in the hospital’s Arline and Henry Schwartzman Courtyard, New Brunswick. The program will include a health lecture, a survivor’s story and other educational offerings. Free screenings will be available by…
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Johnny Cash tribute concert set at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present Michael Patrick’s Ring of Fire Band in a musical tribute to Johnny Cash beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission is free of charge. Snacks will be provided. For details, call 732-721-5600, ext. 5033, or log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org.
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