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Fair days
Sienna Perry, 4, of Jackson, pretends to drive a bulldozer as she enjoys her visit to the Monmouth County Fair on July 24 in Freehold Township. For more pictures, visit www.gmnews.com.
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Incentive gets sewer hookups in pipeline
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Seven years after property owners approved a plan for a sewer line along Route 9, the township has begun recruiting sites for sewer hookups between Lanes Mill Road and the Lakewood border. A total of 13 properties, consisting mostly of commercial businesses, were given preliminary sewer approval at…
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Cole Bros. Circus will return to Lakewood, Aug. 14-16
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Blue- Claws have announced that the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will be performing at FirstEnergy Park for seven shows beginning on Aug. 14 and running through Aug. 16. Tickets are on sale now at the BlueClaws box office or by calling 732-901-7000. The Cole Bros. Circus is celebrating its…
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Board member offers seat if mayor will name Krubner
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — One Jackson Planning Board member has offered to give up his seat on the board rather than accept the fact that Blanche Krubner was not reappointed to the panel by Mayor Mike Reina this month. Board member George McKay said, “I told the mayor that I was willing…
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Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating
Classically trained singer keeps busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. Miss New Jersey Ashley Shaffer, 22, a resident of Millstone Township, Monmouth County, will compete in the Miss…
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Administrators’ raises guaranteed
Howell resident raps deal in face of current economic meltdown BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer The approval of three Howell Board of Education administrators’ contracts drew skepticism from residents who objected to pre-stipulated raises. At the July 15 meeting of the board, the one-year contracts for Herbert C. Massa, assistant superintendent for business and secretary…
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School upgrades discussed
No date scheduled for Jackson referendum BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Board of Education members and Jackson School District administrators are focusing on the future. Their examination of the district’s needs could eventually lead to a multimillion-dollar construction referendum being placed before voters. No date for a referendum has been selected by the board.…
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Board member offers to step down if mayor will reappoint Krubner
By Dave Benjamin Board member offers to step down if mayor will reappoint Krubner JACKSON — One Jackson Planning Board member has offered to give up his seat on the board rather than accept the fact that Blanche Krubner was not reappointed to the panel by Mayor Mike Reina this month. Board member George McKay…
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Jackson board hears plan for school improvements
By Dave Benjamin Jackson board hears plan for school improvements JACKSON — Board of Education members and Jackson School District administrators are focusing on the future. Their examination of the district’s needs could eventually lead to a multimillion dollar construction referendum being placed before voters. No date for a referendum has been selected by the…
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