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JAMESBURG-- “Recoil NJ” shooting range, at 25 Mott Street, may finally open for business this summer, according to its Facebook page.
While a use variance was approved at the end of the summer in 2012, a preliminary site plan was approved by the fall of 2014, according to Recoil's blog, which covers about five years of progress.
But Recoil’s shooting range will not be able to sell firearms at the indoor range; Recoil, which is located in a residential area, was reportedly not granted approval.
Recently, interior “block walls” were finished, while the steel work to support sound barriers and ventilation systems also progressed, according to Recoil.
And work on the exterior walls shaped up around Thanksgiving.
No outdoor shooting will take place at Recoil.
Still, it’s an eyesore, said one resident who lives on the same street from the range, adding she wished there were still more trees to camouflage the structure as she walked her young child down the street.
Asked if she knew about the project when she purchased her house on Mott Street, she said: “I had no idea” it was going in.
Several years ago, she recalled, a neighbor was soliciting signatures for a petition against the shooting range.
“The retail part of it got shut down,” she said
“We just got back from SHOT Show in Las Vegas!” read an update on recoilnj.com, nearly two years ago.
The trade show for firearms and shooting accessories was the biggest in the world, explained Recoil’s website, noting there were 1,600 exhibitors, and educational sessions.
Recoil NJ owner, Tarantino, also owns Tarantino Auto Body, located on Helmetta Road, down the road from the gun range.
According to the body shop's website, Tarantino began working in the automotive field when he was 15-years-old, purchasing the shop in 1982.
"We’ve been in business and family-owned since 1982," reads the shop’s website.
"We (met) with vendors and (got) information regarding the latest in firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. We also attended a range development seminar where we learned even more about bringing the best features of successful ranges right to Monroe!” wrote Recoil, following the SHOT Show convention nearly two years ago (this year’s show is coming up next month).
But “everything has taken much longer than anticipated,” said the owners a few months later.
Approval for the range was granted from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in May of 2015.
“We are hoping to get on the June zoning board meeting for final site plan approval,” continued a late May 2015 report, reassuring the range was still being built.
A post on August 21 of that year said final site plan approval would be on August 25, 2015.
“We went before the Monroe Environmental Commission 2 weeks ago, and they didn't see any issues with our plan, so we got their approval,” read the summer update.
"For pretty much the 1st time in 5 years... We have officially begun construction!!! Not just moving dirt around or the foundation, but we have begun constructing the walls. The interior block has been delivered and started, and the exterior block is supposed to be delivered next week so we can keep rolling with the masonry work. We are as excited as ever since we have been waiting practically forever for this step,” read a blog update nearly two years ago.
“We don't foresee any more ‘major’ setbacks like we have in the past.”
Asked recently via Facebook if instruction/lessons would be offered at Recoil, the response was, yes.
According to a post on Recoil’s Facebook page, the facility is being designed to accommodate rifles.
Asked if shooting ARs would be possible, Recoil, responded, “Yes.”
Asked if annual memberships would allow 24-hour access, Recoil responded: “No not planning on offering 24 hour access at this time. (But) if we have enough interest, we will consider it in the future.”
However, Recoil does not plan on offering any “pre-construction” specials.
"We do not think it is a good business practice to take money from our customers until the day we open our doors due to the intricacies of a project to this scale. We hope you understand our decision."
"Psyched! Looking forward to my new hobby," posted a woman on social media.
“Can't wait for you guys to open,” said another comment.
“It will create a lot of traffic for the town,” said a resident who lives nearby.
“There is not enough lighting on Mott Street around the range, right now,” she added.
According to its website, the shooting range will offer: A 25-yard indoor range, 15 heated/cooled shooting lanes, memberships and hourly rentals, firearms and self-defense training, and competitions. Another shooting range will be opening soon as well and is located in Monroe.
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FAMILY OWNED JEWELRY STORE CONTINUES TO OFFER CUSTOM DESIGNS, EXPERT RESTORATIONS AND REPAIRS!
HOWELL-- “If we don’t have it we can make it,” said Craig Link, of The Jewelry Link, a family owned business located in Friendship Mall.
“We custom design everything from bridal jewelry, pendants, earrings and bracelets, said Link.
The Jewelry Link specializes in antique jewelry restoration, such as old broche pins and rings.
Differentiating itself through ongoing personalized service for more than 30 years, The Jewelry Link, recently remodeled its brick-and-mortar store which is adjacent to the Shop-Rite on Route 9 / New Friendship Road.
When Link’s parents, Richard and Carol, launched the business in ’84 they could barely keep up with the amount of repairs that rolled in, but managed to offer the same quick turnaround time The Jewelry Link is known for today.
“We have a full time jeweler on the premises,” Link said.
“As a master jeweler, Eric, began doing repairs when he was 18. He is a certified gemologist (by the Gemological Institute of America), with nearly 40 years of experience,” noted Link.
“Eric does most of our repairs while you wait,” said Link, adding this is not typical of other jewelry stores, which could require a two week lead time.
Jewelry repairs include, but are not limited to, ring sizing, soldering chains, setting diamonds and watch battery replacement.
He also spends time with customers, always seeking to ensure that they are satisfied with the results, Link said.
The Jewelry Link also has a certified expert to do our watch repairs. The store does its fair share of watch repairs on all brands including Rolex, Tag Heuer, Movado and Omega.
“We also do insurance appraisals and pay top dollar for gold and silver jewelry,” said Link.
“And if you have gift cards that you don’t plan to use we purchase them from you.”
Link prides itself on exemplary customer service, honesty, integrity and stands behind every purchase.
It’s a great feeling when customers tell us they love their custom designed piece of jewelry, added Link.
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