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Home projects perfect for spring
Spring Home & Garden The rejuvenating spirit of spring makes this beloved season an ideal time for homeowners to take stock of their homes and properties and address any issues that arose during the winter. While some homes make it through winter unscathed, the harsh weather of the year’s coldest season can add several tasks…
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These animals may help your garden
Spring Home & Garden Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouthwatering to resist. In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests,…
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Shopping for a fire pit
Spring Home & Garden People have sat around an open fire outdoors for centuries. Not only does fire provide warmth and light, but also it offers a relaxing setting for conversation and socialization. The outdoor fire pit has transformed the concept of backyard entertaining. Homeowners understand how a fire pit can add value to a…
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Cost-effective fencing options
Spring Home & Garden Fencing serves many purposes. Some homeowners erect a fence for privacy, while others do so to contain pets and children. Because fencing can be expensive, some homeowners look for ways to cut costs, which can be relatively easy, especially for those homeowners willing to consider various materials when erecting their fence.…
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The benefits of pruning trees and shrubs
Spring Home & Garden Pruning trees and shrubs is necessary to ensure they maintain their health and vigor.Trees and shrubs should be inspected annually to determine if they need to be pruned. Mature trees typically do not need to be pruned as frequently as young trees, which need pruning to establish branch structure. Trees and…
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Towns earn recycling revenue
Recycling continues to come with a dividend in Ocean County as the Board of Freeholders recently distributed almost $500,000 in recycling revenue to its municipalities, according to a press release. The following municipalities will share in the revenue as noted by the county: Jackson, $34,239; Lakewood, $77,969; Plumsted, $3,083. “I want to commend Freeholder Jim…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, Jackson, invites the community to attend an education session about foot and ankle care at 5 p.m. April 30. Dr. Samantha Boyd of Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, Howell, will provide a question-and-answer session on topics related to preventative and proactive foot and ankle care. All are welcome. The free…
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Investigations by Jackson police yield drug arrests
JACKSON — Narcotics believed to be marijuana and heroin were located and seized in Jackson on April 2. According to Jackson police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz, the first incident that resulted in the seizure of the controlled dangerous substance occurred at 3 p.m. on East Commodore Boulevard when Jackson detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop on…
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Howell holds off on start-up of energy aggregation plan
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council’s plan to implement an energy aggregation program is on hold. For several months, municipal officials have spoken about a plan that would see Howell’s residential electricity customers placed in a program that would produce savings on their monthly electric bill. In March, the council members…
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