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Reina, Bressi seek mayor, council seats
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina and Planning Board Chairman Ken Bressi have announced their candidacy for the positions of mayor and councilman, respectively. Because of resignations and appointments that occurred in Jackson’s local government during the past year, residents will vote in two municipal races, mayor and Township Council member,…
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Town applies for $300K state green energy grant
PLUMSTED — A state Department of Environmental Protection Greenhouse Gas Reduction grant in the amount of $300,000 for land use planning and transportation, efficiency of transportation systems, and strengthening local economies has been applied for by the Plumsted Township Committee. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the township’s Green Technology Advisory Committee has been at the…
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Lions help to restore playground
JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Lions Club are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work throughout the month of September and beyond to help the community and its special-needs children by restoring the “Field of Dreams” playground. Located in the Jackson Justice Complex on West Veterans Highway, this playground was built and designed…
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Heroes, victims honored on Sept. 11
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Westlake adult community in Jackson has once again honored the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America. Residents and invited guests gathered at the community’s clubhouse on Sept. 11 to remember the day and the deeds of many Americans. State Assemblyman Ron Dancer delivers…
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Council OKs lease with school board
Howell municipal offices will be moving to Southard School BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Following a last-ditch flurry of questions and comments from residents, the Howell Township Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education that will allow municipal offices to be moved from the current municipal complex…
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Charges not likely in aftermath of accident
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a young Jackson resident is not expected to be charged with any violations. The fatal accident occurred on Farmingdale Road near the intersection of Sapphire Drive in Jackson at about 10 p.m. Sept. 5. Police identified the driver of the vehicle…
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Jackson Liberty High School senior Taylor Cwalinski returns a shot to her opponent from Monsignor Donovan High School, Ashley Rodriguez, during a match between the Lions and the Griffins on Sept. 9 in Jackson. Rodriguez won at first singles, 6-3, 6-1, and Monsignor Donovan won the match, 5-0.
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Mediate, Gulbis sign on to headline Golf Classic
Called the most highly anticipated charitable golf and entertainment event in central New Jersey, the Sovereign Bank Charity Golf Classic returns on Oct. 5- 6. The event, held at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, raises funds for the nonprofit Forsgate Foundation, which supports causes throughout New Jersey. Rocco Mediate PGA Tour professional Rocco Mediate will…
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