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Zone change considered to assist two developers
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — At the request of township officials, developers Harwood Co. and Monmouth Athletic Center (MAC) brought in planner Robert Melvin to evaluate the zoning suitability of their applications. Melvin addressed the members of the Township Council at the April 28 meeting of the governing body. The request for additional…
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Tour aims to dispel negative image of affordable homes
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer In an effort to change perceptions of affordable housing, an advocacy group recently hosted a bus tour which showcased the types of affordable housing available throughout Monmouth County. Affordable housing is defined by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) as housing that is sold or rented at below market…
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Town trying to match teens with employers
MARLBORO — Local business owners who are looking for help this summer now have an opportunity to find teenage employees. The Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) has started a classified advertising section on the Marlboro Township Internet website. TAC has combined its efforts with the Marlboro Economic Development Committee (EDC) in the hope of reaching out…
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Towns trim $313,797 from school tax levy
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The municipal governing bodies in Manalapan and Englishtown both took action on the evening of May 13 to reduce the tax levy for the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School District for the 2009-10 school year. On Election Day, April 21, voters in Manalapan and Englishtown rejected a $48.5 million tax levy…
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Area resident charged
A Millstone Township resident has been charged with third-degree theft by deception. A Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment on April 20 charging Michael Rosko in relation to his role as the owner/operator of Innovative Designs Inc., formerly of Colts Neck, from early 2007 through 2008, according to a press release from the Monmouth…
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Marlboro Jewish Center gala to honor volunteers
MARLBORO — On June 14 the Marlboro Jewish Center will hold its annual Journal Dinner Dance to honor dedicated volunteers who have inspired their congregation through their leadership and commitment to community service. This year, Jeffrey Sacks, the immediate past president, will be the guest of honor, and the Hornik family will receive the Ohev…
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Public hearing June 9 on Howell budget
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A public hearing on Howell’s 2009 municipal budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at Town Hall during the Township Council’s workshop meeting. The council has proposed a spending plan that totals $41 million for 2009 and depends on the collection of $19.4 million in local…
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Rock and roll reborn
Jake Bazel and Sabrina Gutwilik, eighth-graders at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, Manalapan, portray Albert Peterson and Rosie Alvarez as they perform a scene in the school’s recent production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” The show was staged at MEMS on May 13, 14 and 15.
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Groups promote proper disposal of medication
MARLBORO — In an effort to protect water quality and keep pharmaceutical drugs out of drinking water sources, the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) on May 15 announced a partnership with the Marlboro Environmental Commission to educate residents on how to properly dispose of household medication. In March 2008, the New Jersey Department of Environmental…
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