• Plumsted committee addresses problem of vacant properties

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The owner of a foreclosed property remains responsible for the upkeep of that parcel under the terms of an ordinance the Plumsted Township Committee adopted on Nov. 6. The ordinance “gives us the power to help maintain some of the abandoned or foreclosed properties and not put it…

  • Trained officers on alert for drivers using narcotics

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Three police officers from Jackson will continue to participate in Ocean County’s campaign to combat an increase in the number of drivers who are getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while they are under the influence of narcotics. During 2014, the Jackson police officers will join more…

  • DATEBOOK

     Plumsted Township’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 7 at the municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, beginning at 6 p.m. Free pictures of children with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be provided. Main Street New Egypt will be collecting nonperishable items for the Plumsted Business and Merchants Association food drive that…

  • Adoption Day brings together adoptive children, parents

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sharon Zimon of Hazlet holds her son Joshua prior to a ceremony finalizing his adoption on Nov. 22 during the Monmouth Vicinage Adoption Day event. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was Superbowl Sunday 2012 when Sharon and Ben Zimon of Hazlet received a call that all adoptive…

  • Navigating health care reform

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The shaky ground surrounding the enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has given birth to an entire industry of professionals whose sole purpose is to guide prospective health care purchasers through the labyrinth of “Obamacare.” Health insurance has become more accessible for many New Jersey residents thanks to…

  • Zoners say ‘yes’ to hotel

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved preliminary site plans for a hotel that a developer wants to build at the corner of Route 9 north and Northwoods Place. The property is near the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 195 in Howell. Board members granted approval at their…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Members of Klezmerfest perform the expressive Jewish folk music known as klezmer during an appearance at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library on Nov. 21.

  • Jackson to be featured on ‘Today in America’

    Jackson Mayor Mike Reina has announced that the township will be featured on “Today in America” on several national cable television channels. “All the hard work and preparation that went into this project has paid off tremendously. This nationally televised segment introduces the business, lifestyle and recreational opportunities that Jackson has to offer to people…

  • Plug options

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve recently moved to a condominium with internal parking. There are several hybrid cars in the garage. In preparation for the next generation of plug-ins/electric cars, I’ve been trying to compile a list of current and proposed plug-ins to present to the board of directors. The object is to get…

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