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'Labor Of Love:' Jackson Township Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property 'Labor Of Love:' Jackson Township Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property
'Labor Of Love:' Jackson Township Bringing New Life To Historic Russian Immigrant Property An Ocean County township is looking to bring a new purpose to an area rich with history for Russian immigrants. Jackson Township is moving forward with redevelopment at the former site of Rova Farms. Mayor Michael Reina announced the 2024 kickoff for the project on Friday, Jan. 19. Rova Farms was developed in 1932 by the Russian Consolidated Mutual Aid Society of America (ROOVA), according to a historical roadside marker. The property in the Cassville section of Jackson Township was designed as a communal farm for Russian immigrants. Rova Farms helped Russian families during the Great Depr…

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