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State denies reduced speed for stretch along Route 33
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — Administrators at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) have declined a request from Howell officials to reduce the speed limit on Route 33 near the Equestra adult community. Equestra is on Route 33 near the state highway’s intersection with Colts Neck Road. The speed limit on Route…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Oh goody! A full day of Christmas shopping! Lori Clinch A lthough my beloved spouse is a very strong and independent man, I can instill heartfelt terror into his world with one word: shopping. Just the thought of it makes Pat’s mouth go dry, his heart skip a beat and his knees go weak. Not…
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Manalapan committee OKs garbage contract
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Township Committee has awarded a fiveyear contract for garbage and recycling collection to Future Sanitation and Recycling, Farmingdale. The committee took the action at its meeting on Dec. 11. Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Jordan Maskowitz, Committeeman Ryan Green, Committeeman Jack McNaboe and Committeewoman Maryann Musich…
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Board chairman leads effort to update county master plan
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Vincent Domidion COLTS NECK — The shifting demographics of Monmouth County pose challenges and opportunities that often fall atop Vincent Domidion’s desk. As chairman of the Monmouth County Planning Board, Domidion is currently crafting the county’s third master plan — but its first in more than 30 years. The document,…
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Breeding, showing Irish setters has been a joy for area family
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Randy Kubacz interacts with several of the dogs who call the Ramblin’ Acres Kennel home. The Kubacz family received an award during the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show in Orlando, Fla. The family operates the kennel and breeds Irish setters. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR JACKSON — The old adage that…
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Base sets open house, air show
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey is set to open its doors to the community on May 10-11 for an open house and air show. Headlining the event will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. According to a press release, the U.S. Department of Defense hosts open houses to enhance public awareness of…
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Shed regulations adopted
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — After several months of deliberations and a number of proposals that fell flat, the Marlboro Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will change the standards that govern the construction of sheds. Members of the council voted in favor of the ordinance at their Nov. 14 meeting. According…
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County office helps veterans
The Monmouth County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) is available to assist veterans who are looking for a job. “Our veterans have put their life on hold and on the line to defend our country, and then come home to find themselves unemployed and struggling to find a job,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to…
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