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In the Service
Navy Seaman Christine A. Cimock, daughter of Robin Lehmann of Bradenton, Fla., and Allen Cimock of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Cimock completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety…
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Jackson awaits court date on challenge to ordinance
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — An early March court hearing may determine whether developers will have to provide open space and recreational areas for the projects they create in Jackson. In reviewing the case, Township Council President Mike Kafton said, “Jackson adopted an ordinance in 2003 that requires developers to provide open space…
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Council rejects initial try to limit cats, dogs
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has declined to adopt an ordinance that would have limited the number of pets a resident is permitted to have and instead will continue to examine the issue. Officials said the intent of the ordinance was to protect animals from abuse and neglect. The law…
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State draws local official’s ire
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Township Councilwoman Ann Updegrave does not like what the state is doing with affordable housing, and she wants the Township Council to pass a resolution saying so. Action on a resolution may have been taken by the council when it met on Feb. 24. The resolution was pulled…
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Museum seeks new location
LAKEWOOD — Sheldon Wolpin, chairman of the Lakewood Heritage Commission, has announced that the commission is seeking a new location for its museum. The museum has been located in the former Lakewood High School building on Princeton Avenue since September 2004. For the past several years the historic building has been the administration building of…
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Senior readers help to inspire children
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — To Norma Cohen, reading is a part of who she is. Cohen, 84, said she obtained her first library card at the age of 7 and has been reading ever since. She shared her love of reading with pupils at the Aldrich School on Jan. 30 as apart…
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Eligibility limit raised for seniors’ tax freeze
PLUMSTED — In March, applications will be mailed for the senior citizen property tax freeze program. The newly increased income eligibility limits are up to a maximum of $60,000 annually for singles and couples for the 2007 tax year; $70,000 for singles and couples for 2008; and $80,000 for singles and couples for 2009. With…
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Howell cast will perform Bernstein’s ‘On the Town’
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School seniors Madison Brown (l) and Melissa Hunt rehearse for the school’s production of “On the Town.” The show will make its debut on Feb. 27. HOWELL — In 24 hours, the lives of three young men could change forever. With hopes to maximize all…
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Military takes steps to keep birds at bay
Officials at McGuire and Lakehurst say attention is paid to serious issue BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The recent landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in New York City following a bird strike may have some area residents wondering about the possibility of bird strikes on aircraft heading to Naval Air…
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