Tag: Plumsted
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Marinari, Lotito begin new terms in Plumsted
PLUMSTED – Republicans Herb Marinari and Vincent Lotito were sworn in to office for new three-year terms on the Township Committee during Plumsted’s 2017 reorganization meeting on Jan. 2. The oath of office that each man took was administered by state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer, who is presently serving as the township’s business administrator. Marinari and…
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Plumsted tree lighting livens holiday season
PLUMSTED – More than 100 residents rang in the holiday season at the community’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Plumsted municipal building on Evergreen Road. During the Dec. 3 event, parents and children decorated the tree with ornaments they brought prior to the tree’s illumination. The tree was donated by Big Woods Nursery…
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Plumsted commercial zone approved on Route 539
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – The Township Committee has voted to establish a new commercial zone on Route 539 between East Millstream and Hopkins roads. The ordinance creating the commercial zone at that location was approved during the Dec. 7 meeting of the governing body. Mayor Jack Trotta, Deputy Mayor Eric Sorchik and…
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Scouts’ food drive helps fill two pantries in New Egypt
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A pair of local food pantries will benefit from the efforts of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in New Egypt. The Helping Hands Pantry, sponsored by the Christian Fellowship Church of New Egypt, Evergreen Road, and the Community Food Pantry at the Plumsted Presbyterian Church, Front Street, each…
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Agriculture secretary tours Laurita Winery to commemorate Wine Week
PLUMSTED – New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher visited Laurita Winery in Plumsted Township on Nov. 17 to help commemorate New Jersey Wine Week, a statewide celebration of Garden State wine making and grape growing. New Jersey Wine Week, observed Nov. 14-21, is a joint promotional effort between the state Department of Agriculture and…
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Plumsted voters say no to exceeding tax levy
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Voters weighed in and said no to a proposal to go above the state mandated tax levy cap in order to spend more money for the Plumsted Police Department. On Nov. 8, a non-binding municipal referendum asked residents if the Township Committee should “be authorized to increase its…
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Plumsted voters’ input sought on police spending
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A non-binding municipal referendum will be on the ballot for Plumsted residents to consider when they step into the voting booth on Nov. 8. The Township Committee has placed the following question on the ballot: “Shall the Township Committee … be authorized to increase its adjusted tax levy…
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New Egypt fall fest slated for Oct. 22
PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 on North Main Street in downtown New Egypt. The popular autumn event is held rain or shine and will feature vendors, food, organizations, music, children’s activities and fun for the whole family, according to a press release.…
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Plumsted police arrest suspect in car theft
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A Plumsted resident has been charged with robbery theft following his alleged involvement in an incident in the municipality on Sept. 29. Plumsted police said Richard M. McCrone, 33, of Warwick Drive, was apprehended about five hours after he allegedly accosted a female at 11 a.m. on Warwick Drive and…