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Budget due to be introduced
JACKSON — The Township Council is expected to introduce the 2009 municipal budget at its meeting on May 26. Mayor Michael Reina presented the budget that was developed by the administration to the council on May 12. Budget workshop meetings that will be open to the public have been scheduled for 10 a.m. May 30…
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Fun at New Egypt Day
ERIC SUCAR staff Jessica Lawrence, 4, of New Egypt, runs through one of the obstacle courses that were set up at the annual New Egypt Day festival held at Oakford Lake Park in Plumsted on May 16. Activities at the park included fitness classes for children and adults.
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Volunteers advocate humane cat program
Jackson may support trap-neuter-return effort BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — With an increase in the number of feral, abandoned and stray cats, volunteers are calling for Jackson officials to create a trap-neuter-return (TNR) ordinance that will be humane, improve public health and help cut costs. At the April 28 meeting of the Township…
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Summer fair to feature princess-superhero contest
Is our little one a pretty princess or a readyto rescue superhero? State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds in East Rutherford will host its third annual Prettiest Princess and Superhero Contest on June 28 during this summer’s fair, which will run from June 25 through July 12. Event organizers are looking for girls and…
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Hall of Fame honors New Jersey soldier
Howell’s Brian Brennan continues rehabilitation from serious injuries BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer On May 3, 2009, U.S. Army First Lt. Brian Brennan, 25, of Howell stood alone as the very first honoree to receive the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Unsung Hero award. He not only stood, but he walked out on stage after…
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Supreme Court upholds tree removal law
Jackson mayor ‘thrilled’ with outcome of case BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Calling Jackson’s tree removal law “one of the most groundbreaking ordinances created in the state,” Jackson Township Council President Michael Kafton saluted the state Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold that law. Mayor Michael Reina said he is “thrilled, just thrilled” with the…
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Vislocky joins town council
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Curtis Vislocky has been appointed to serve as a member of the Howell Township Council. He was appointed at the governing body’s May 12 special workshop meeting. Vislocky replaced Michael Howell, who recently resigned due to personal reasons. The new councilman will serve on the council until the November election,…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Edward Reynolds, 6, examines a race car from New Egypt Speedway that was on display at New Egypt Day, May 16, in Plumsted Township. Activities for children and adults were held at Oakford Lake Park on Front Street.
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Datebook
• “Transitioning to Organic Gardening,” a free seminar, will be presented by the Jackson Township Going Green Committee from 7-9 p.m. May 21 at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. Details: 732-928-1200. • The Howell Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 9691 will host its Memorial Day services with the Farmingdale American…
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