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Residents and council spar over animal shelter closure and county shared-service deal
Summary
Speakers said the township closed its animal shelter and that county lease and funding certification were not final; the mayor said a shared-service agreement exists but renovations, code compliance and county procedures will determine reopening timing.
Residents and volunteers criticized the township's decision to close the municipal animal shelter and asked the council for clarity about a shared-service agreement with Ocean County.
Julie Adamek, who said she attended the county Board of Health meeting, told the council there is "no signed deal" yet and that the county required certification of funds before renovations could start. "So, obviously, there's no construction going on because there…
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