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Plan seeks to balance town’s development
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Work continues on the updating of Jackson’s master plan. A master plan is the document that directs growth and land use in a municipality. At present the Planning Board is conducting hearings on various aspects of the master plan. The most recent hearing took place on June 1.…
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In the Service
Army National Guard Pvt. Kierra T. Reid, daughter of Donna Reid of Lakewood, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training,…
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Howell council adopts $41M budget for 2009
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — The municipality’s 2009 budget was unanimously adopted by members of the Township Council on June 9. The council proposed a spending plan that totals $41 million for 2009 and depends on the collection of $19.4 million in property taxes. The 2008 budget spent more money, $43.8 million, but…
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In the Service
Daniel J. Clayton, son of Charles R. and Wendy S. Clayton of Jackson, has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend a selected host college or university. The cadet was selected to receive the scholarship certificate on the basis of comprehensive tests, high school scholastic achievement, and extracurricular…
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Pupils get lesson on Jackson development
Professionals explain process that applicants must follow in township BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer It doesn’t have to be Arbor Day for students to learn about trees, the effects of construction on a community, and why municipal departments and personnel work to protect Jackson’s environment. Program co-coordinator Beth Ann Fazlibegu presented an overview of the…
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Food vouchers made available
PLUMSTED — The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, offering $30 in vouchers, is now available in Plumsted for income-eligible Ocean County residents 60 years old or older at participating farmers markets. In Plumsted, four farm markets are participating in the program sponsored by Community Services Inc. of Ocean County, including DeWolf’s U-Pick Farm, 10 West…
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Hockey connection makes math fun
Representatives of Rangers pay a visit BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Although the NHL’s New York Rangers did not win professional hockey’s Stanley Cup this year, they did win the hearts of many fifth-graders at the Rosenauer School. A pupil from the Rosenauer School in Jackson practices his hockey skills during a visit from representatives…
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Mayor seeks cut in open space tax
Council president says no; says now is the right time to keep buying land BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Mayor Michael Reina would like to see an adjustment made in the amount of money that taxpayers will pay into Jackson’s open space fund, but it is not certain that any change will be made.…
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Possible rezoning considered
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer One of two recent rezoning requests from a developer was given the green light by Howell Township Council members to move forward with planner Robert Melvin for a zoning suitability evaluation of its application. In a 3-1 vote at its June 9 meeting, the council approved a motion to further…
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