January 5, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Giblin chosen as Jackson mayor for six months

Reilly bolts GOP and supports Democrat
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

Despite a Republican victory at the polls in November, Democrats retained control of the Jackson Township Committee when the governing body held its annual reorganization meeting Jan. 1. More...

More discussion due on reducing stream buffers

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

HOWELL A proposed ordinance that was shelved in December may soon get a second look from the Township Council. The proposal was intended to revamp Howell's existing riparian buffer law. More...

Main Street New Egypt seeks new board members

PLUMSTED Main Street New Egypt is actively seeking qualified candidates to serve on the organization's board of directors. More...

Letters

Letters

Residents of Tylertown appreciate support

Our world here in Mississippi and Louis-iana is forever changed by the devastation that Hurri-cane Katrina left in her wake. Some of us have been displaced, or have family or friends displaced, possibly still living with us. More...

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Schools

FRHSD administrators begin working on budget

Process starts with wish lists submitted by six H.S. principals
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

It's never too early to look ahead and start planning for the next Freehold Regional High School District budget. That's just what administrators are doing as they begin to formulate a budget for the 2006-07 school year. More...

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Sports

Lavin is clutch again as Rebels edge Colts Neck

In Kuhnert Holiday Tournament final
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Colts Neck was looking for the dagger all night, while all the time it was in the steely hands of Howell's Brianne Lavin. More...

Warrior boys team captures holiday hardware

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

PLUMSTED New Egypt High School boys basketball coach Jay Corby had a good feeling about his team's chances of capturing the Warrior Classic when one of his players stepped in and took a couple of charges in the opening-round game. More...

Proctor is stepping up to lead Piners team

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

NEPTUNE For the past two seasons, Lakewood High School guard Rondell Proctor was a guy who got the ball into the hands of other players. His role was to make sure the scorers got their share of shots. More...

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Morrell seeks Howell's twp. manager post

Mayor DiBella says decision could be made this month
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

Although no official announcement has been made, one contender for the position of township manager in Howell is former Mayor Harvey Morrell. More...

Photo

Howell High School's Brianne Lavin knocks the ball away from Colts Neck's Holly Jones during the championship game of the Kuhnert Holiday Tournament at Freehold Borough High School, Dec. 29. Howell won the crown. For story, see Sports. More...

Jackson man announces intent to run for mayor

Candidate petitions will be available Jan. 9 at town hall
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

JACKSON Applications to run for Jackson's new government are not yet available, but resident Kevin Di Gesu is already declaring his candidacy for mayor. More...

Lichtenstein selected as Lakewood mayor for '06

BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD Revitalizing Lakewood's downtown will be the focus of Meir Lichtenstein, who on Jan. 1 was selected by his fellow Township Committee members to serve as mayor in 2006. More...

Lakewood officials decide not to create muster zone

BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD Instead of creating a muster zone where day laborers would be able to hook up with prospective employers, municipal officials are considering a crackdown on employers of day laborers. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

New space images coming to Novins Planetarium

The Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the Hubble Space Tele-scope, will unveil a new high resolution image of a "famous deep sky object" on Jan. 11. The Robert J. More...

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Opinion

CARTOON

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For the Record

In an article headlined "Pinelands Commission Issues Economic Report" that appeared in the Dec. More...

A somber toast for the coming year

Coda
Greg Bean

When the United States entered World War II in 1941, my maternal grandfather who was born in a homesteader's sod hut in 1907 was 34 years old. More...

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