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Plan for eight homes gets Howell go-ahead
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — After three years of hearings, the Howell Planning Board has voted to approve the subdivision application of Bel-Aire Estates, a nine-lot property along Friendship Road. The 6.7-acre parcel will be divided into eight lots for residential development and one lot for storm-water management purposes. The project has been…
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Fort Dix terror plotters sentenced to prison
CAMDEN — Five individuals who were convicted of plotting to kill members of the United States military during an armed attack on a military base were sentenced last week to prison terms, acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr. announced. U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler sentenced brothers Dritan Duka and Shain Duka to prison…
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Giving back catches on with area fox hunters
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Although these are difficult economic times, the Give Back Foundation is still finding the means to help people in need — this time in the form of fox hunters. The nonprofit operates in Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Middlesex counties to help those faced with life-altering circumstances.…
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Mayor’s address reflects tough economic times
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Michael Reina JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina presented his first State of the Municipality address during the April 28 meeting of the Township Council. The mayor said Jackson “is ready to embark on the next phase of our joint desire to improve the quality of life of our residents and…
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No decision on housing plan
JACKSON — The Planning Board has not made a decision on the proposed 493- home Grawtown Estates development on Grawtown Road. Attorney Denis Kelly appeared on behalf of the applicant at the board’s April 20 meeting. “Grawtown Estates is a court-ordered approval,” Kelly said. “The applicant was here on March 16, and it was anticipated…
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Bone marrow drive honors teen who died
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Matthew Brand told his mother that when he got out of the hospital, he wanted to hold a bone marrow drive. Matthew, who had leukemia, was lucky enough to get a bone marrow match and a donation from his sister, Ashley. Unfortunately, Matthew died in February at the…
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Classic Cadillac lives in sculpture
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Sculptor Bernard Corman of Jackson stands next to CaddyCorner, the piece of art he created for a client in the Mideast nation of Kuwait. JACKSON — It may not be the solid gold Cadillac seen in the 1956 movie starring Judy Holliday and Paul Douglas, but this bronze classic, vintage…
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Zone change eyed to assist developers
Developers of two projects seek easier road to approval BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer At the request of Howell 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 Howell Township Council at the April 28 meeting…
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Howell links team captures conference title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Howell High School golf team won the 2009 Shore Conference championship on May 4 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. The Rebels won by eight strokes over rival Christian Brothers Academy of Lincroft, 321 to 329, to win the conference title for the first time in school history.…
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