Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition RESIDENTS' OPPOSITION TO 965-HOME DEVELOPMENT MAY BE LARGEST EVER SEEN BY PLANNING BOARD By Keith Hagarty       Plans to build nearly 1,000 homes were met this week with a continuous outpouring of public protest at the township planning board meeting. Monday's public hearing on plans by Hovbilt, Inc. to build a 965-unit age-re- stricted community in the Cassville section of town was the 11th such hearing h... More ... Lower Rates Announced For Jackson Commuter Busses By Keith Hagarty       Jackson commuters heading into midtown Manhattan every day will now see expanded service and a price decrease for their monthly tickets, thanks to a recent agreement between Academy Bus and the township. "We hope that area residents find the expanded service across midtown to be a convenient addit... More ... A Profile In Community Spirit: Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Co. By Keith Hagarty       Fifty-five years ago, the closest fire companies of Jackson and Howell were more than 15 miles away from those who lived in the northeastern section of Jackson. They needed protection closer to home. More ... Jersey Shore University Medical Center Receives $1M Gift       NEPTUNE - Richard A. Amdur, Esq., of Colts Neck and his family recently made a gift of $1 million to Jersey Shore University Medical Center and its landmark $300 million expansion and renovation project. In appreciation of their support, Jersey Shore dedicated its Ambulatory Care Center in honor ... More ... Second Phase Of Jail Expansion To Receive Freeholder Approval       TOMS RIVER - The second phase of funding for the expansion of the Ocean County Jail is expected to get approval from the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The board is scheduled to introduce an ordinance appropriating $5 million to continue the preliminary work to expand the Hooper Avenue facility at ... More ... Fifty-Six Recruits Graduate Ocean County Police Academy       LAKEWOOD - For almost 24 weeks, 56 police recruits from across Ocean County were put through their paces in academics, physical fitness and marksmanship. The 56 successfully completed their time at the Ocean County Police Academy and were recognized during recent graduation ceremonies. More ... TOMS RIVER, BERKELEY AND LBI SET FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS       OCEAN COUNTY - Key roads in Toms River and Berkeley townships, along with Long Beach Island's main artery will see major improvements in 2007. Work will begin this summer on dual state and county projects to improve both Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue in the North Dover section of Toms River T... More ...