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Highlights from this week at Lacey Patch

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- A $5000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant means new furniture and energy efficient lighting for school media center.

- Preliminary budget includes no tax increases, layoffs, or cuts in programs.

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- Forked River Fire Department to receive over 160K in federal funding.

- Township council moved forward on Revenue Rescue Program and set salaries for the Teamsters Local 97.

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- Security adjusted to avoid last year’s drinking problem.

- Peter Coppola, struck by a vehicle on March 6, is known for picking up trash from Route 9.

- The Department of Environmental Protection propose new beach access rules.

- Spending plan carries average $27 tax increase; budget hearing April 20.

- The township council and departments gathered to talk numbers.

- Author Lisa Funari Willever visits Lanoka Harbor Elementary School.

- Two incumbents run unopposed for this year’s Board of Education elections.

- Graffiti consisting of ‘Skrap’ found on local businesses and other crimes throughout the week.

- Bayville pedestrian in critical condition after struck by vehicle on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor.

- Thousands celebrated Irish American culture during the 37th Annual Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

- Forked River woman, 39, was pronounced dead at scene of Garden State Parkway crash.

- Seven Lacey residents faced sentences by the Ocean County Court House since Feb. 25.

- A third-grade class participate in a community service project by writing to Private First Class Edward Tomasula, 19, of Lacey.

- A Lacey resident was remembered for his smile, love of his family, and service to his community.


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