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Theft of quad leads to arrests in Jackson
JACKSON — A police investigation into the theft of an all-terrain vehicle sometime between May 2 and May 5 from a West Veterans Highway residential garage led to the arrest of Ronald J. Pearn Jr., 23, and Michael A. “Kurt” Cornish, 18, both of Jackson, on May 7. Information received by the resident and an…
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Jersey Fresh marked with another death
Olympian loses mount to ‘Saw Tooth Oxer’ jump BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer For the third year in a row, tragedy marred the Jersey Fresh CCI**/***/CIC*** held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. A horse died on the cross-country course during this year’s show, which took place May 7-10. Phillip…
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Hearing on budget is June 3
PLUMSTED — A public hearing on the 2009 municipal budget will be held at the Plumsted Township Committee meeting at 8 p.m. June 3 at the municipal building. Members of the public may ask questions about the spending plan before the members of the governing body vote to adopt it. According to information provided by…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman Kevin J. Kegney, son of Linda Kegney of Lakewood, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…
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Case of Grawtown Estates sent back to state court
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The saga of Grawtown Estates continues, as an application that proposes the construction of a residential development on Grawtown Road has been sent by the Jackson Planning Board back to state Superior Court. Following a closed-session discussion on May 4, members of the Planning Board voted 9-0 to…
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Proposal would maintain housing’s age restrictions
In response to concerns that foreclosed properties in some adult communities may be converted to affordable housing without age restrictions, state Sen. Robert Singer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Mercer) has introduced legislation that would maintain the age-restricted status of housing sold in bankruptcy sales. According to a press release, under current law, the purchaser of…
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Freehold native returns with The Lights Out
Adam Ritchie now lives in Boston; band will play May 23 gig at The Saint BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Amusician with deep roots in Freehold Township will rock the Asbury Park music scene with his band at 9 p.m. May 23. The Lights Out (l-r), Adam Ritchie, Jesse James, Matt King and Rishava Green,…
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Committee applies for $10,000 grant
PLUMSTED — Last year Plumsted became the first municipality in Ocean County to establish a Green Committee, and this month the panel has applied for a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant, funded by Wal- Mart. Plumsted’s Green Technology Advisory Committee (GTAC) intends to use the grant funds to improve the energy efficiency of all township buildings,…
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Planners deny proposal for Grawtown Rd. homes
JACKSON — Planning Board members have voted 8-1 to deny a court remand application, RG-2 Associates, primarily on two issues: a developer’s agreement and because board members said the applicant did not satisfy the submission requirements of a General Development Plan (GDP). According to the GDP, 193 homes are proposed on Grawtown Road across from…
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