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Group applauds Christie’s veto
The executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association thanked Gov. Chris Christie for his recent veto of union-backed legislation (S1191) that would have created barriers to school districts’ efforts to save taxpayer funds by subcontracting services, according to a press release. “This bill would have restricted the ability of local school boards to…
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Bridge to be replaced
JACKSON — Work to replace the Francis Mills Bridge, which carries Route 571 over the Toms River in Jackson, is scheduled to begin in November. “Wear and tear and age has resulted in the need to replace this span,” Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly said. “With every project we do, we make certain…
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Students, employees honored by CentraState foundation
CentraState Healthcare Foundation recently awarded scholarships to many students and employees. The foundation awards scholarships annually to young people who aspire to work in the healthcare field and to employees who are continuing their education. Since 2005, CentraState Healthcare Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling more than $198,000, according to a press release. Earlier in the…
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Cheer for the Jaguars
Jackson Memorial High School cheerleaders lend their support to the Jaguars’ football team during Jackson Memorial’s 40-7 victory over Toms River North High School on Oct. 4 in Jackson. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Crafters’ handiwork will help support Allentown library
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Pictured is a display of the upcycled crafts that volunteers made to raise funds for the Allentown branch of the Monmouth County Library. Pat Brown of Allentown is teaching a class to upcycle worn, old books into keepsake crafts as part of an ongoing fundraiser to benefit the Allentown branch of…
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Central Jersey club will say thanks to veterans
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Americans who put their lives on the line for their nation will once again be honored by the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club (CJRPC) of Jackson. On Oct. 12, the members of the CJRPC will host the sixth annual Wounded Warrior event to honor United States servicemen…
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DATEBOOK
A dinner dance and tribute for polka legend Bernie Witkowski, featuring The Rick Gazda Orchestra, will be held on Nov. 17 at the Brick Township Elks Lodge, 2493 Hooper Ave., Brick Township. Doors will open at noon. A pork loin dinner will be served from 1-2 p.m., followed by dancing until 6 p.m. Tickets…
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Affordable housing quotas up for debate
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer While a recent state Supreme Court decision was expected to eliminate much of the uncertainty surrounding New Jersey’s affordable housing program, stakeholders still disagree on how the decision will affect residents and taxpayers. The Sept. 26 decision, which gives the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) five months to establish…
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Spicuzzo and cronies got a slap on the wrist for crimes
Greg Bean CODA Longtime Middlesex County Sheriff and former chairman of the county’s Democratic Party Joe Spicuzzo was sentenced to nine years in prison Sept. 20 for running a jobs-for-cash scheme out of his office. He’d faced a number of charges on what authorities called “a pattern of official misconduct and bribery,” but he cut…
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