March 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Opinion divided on licenses for illegal aliens

Middlesex assemblyman advances idea in Trenton
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Some of New Jersey%27s Latino community leaders are pushing to advance a state Assembly bill that would, if signed into law, permit thousands of illegal aliens to drive legally in the state. More...

In early 1970s, officials perceived need for landfill

Monmouth government constructed reclamation center at Tinton Falls
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

By 1970, it was obvious to Monmouth County officials that because of rapid development in the area the county would have to assume the responsibility of coordinating the removal of solid waste, as well as other forms of trash and garbage, from all 53 More...

Howell officials discuss prospect of Rt. 9 hotel

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - So much for Holiday cheer. More...

23-home development gets preliminary OK

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Amidst significant opposition from a group of residents and a bevy of concerns from the Planning Board, representatives of the K-Land Corporation presented a proposal on March 2 to build 23 houses off Ramtown-Greenville Road, near the Ramtow More...

Traffic concerns Howell residents

HOWELL - Two residents approached the Township Council on March 7 to discuss what they said is a speeding problem on their street, Hampton Road. More...

County begins to focus on future landfill use

The Monmouth County Reclamation Center (MCRC) in Tinton Falls currently handles more than 500,000 tons of solid waste each year, according to a report prepared by Larry Zaayenga, the county%27s solid waste coordinator. More...

Solid waste coordinator has grown with job

Larry Zaayenga learned on the job and helped to build county operation
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

Larry Zaayenga jokingly refers to himself as Monmouth County%27s "garbage man." More...

Ocean County budget funds projects, services

Stressing the success of its ongoing conservative fiscal practices, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders unveiled its 2006 budget that again reduces the county%27s property tax rate and comes with an austere spending forecast. More...

Upper Freehold official called to service in Iraq

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

An Upper Freehold Township municipal official answered a different call of duty this month. Maj. Stephen Alexander reported to Baghdad, Iraq, during the first week of March. More...

Letters

Letters

Center's director makes plea for residents to donate blood

In recent years, New Jersey has had to "import" more than 50,000 units of whole blood annually because our population does not donate enough blood to cover the needs of New Jersey hospitals. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Frank M. Zurey Mr. Zurey, 58, of Manalapan, died Feb. 22 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Passaic, he grew up in Garfield and had lived in Manalapan for the past 25 years. Mr. Zurey was a self-employed contractor. More...

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Schools

Poet's patter perks up Rosenauer pupils

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Students at the Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School got a hands-on lesson from a real-life poet recently when Kenn Nesbitt, the author of humorous children%27s poetry, visited with fourth- and fifth-graders. More...

Board introduces $108M budget for new school year

LAKEWOOD - On April 18, residents will be asked to vote on a general fund tax levy of $62.6 million to support the Board of Education%27s $108 million budget for the 2006-07 school year. More...

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Sports

Winston still perfect, and a champion to boot

Powers his way to 145-pound title
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

ATLANTIC CITY - At this time last year, Scott Winston sat on the sidelines watching his teammates. More...

Goetz falls to top seed Neptune in tourney finals

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

BELMAR - No matter how hard they fought, the hole the Goetz Middle School boys basketball team found themselves in early in the game was just too deep to climb out of. More...

BlueClaws' first practice will be open to the public

LAKEWOOD - Fans will get their first chance to see the 2006 Lakewood BlueClaws, Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, during the team%27s first practice Tuesday, April 4, at FirstEnergy Park. More...

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Board OK's 5 new homes near air base

But news of increase in operations at Lakehurst troubles some in Jackson
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The Jackson Planning Board has voted 8-0 to grant preliminary approval to a six-lot subdivision on Toms River Road that is in close proximity to the Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) at Lakehurst. More...

Photo

Jackson Memorial High School sophomore Scott Winston takes his place on the podium after winning the 145-pound state title at the NJSIAA Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on March 12. More...

Recycling awards presented at dinner

Even though recycling rates continue to fall throughout the state and in Monmouth County, the all-volunteer Solid Waste Advisory Council recognized five organizations and individuals for their ongoing efforts to educate, innovate and offer economic s More...

New law put in place to combat old problem

Lakewood government makes public urination subject to a fine
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Although it may be difficult for residents to believe, local officials had never adopted an ordinance to outlaw public urination in more than 125 years of Lakewood%27s existence. More...

March 23 hearing will focus on master plan

The Howell Planning Board will resume discussion on the township%27s master plan at 7:30 p.m. March 23. A public hearing will take place at Howell Middle School North, Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. More...

Five candidates in race for three seats on board

Three incumbents are running for re-election to the Jackson Board of Educa-tion. Two other candidates are challenging them for seats on the board. More...

Newspapers announce nominees in Greater Women of Central NJ

Greater Media Newspapers is pleased to announce the list of nominees for the second annual Greater Women of Central New Jersey award. This year, 108 women were nominated in the categories of business, health care and nonprofit. More...

Fifth annual Women's Expo in Toms River

Oldies 100 WJRZ, a Greater Media radio station, and Deborah Heart and Lung Center in conjunction with Clayton Masonry Centers will present the fifth annual Women%27s Expo, March 18 live from the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, fro More...

County sought incinerator as way to handle garbage

It%27s likely that no issue has ever evoked more emotion, pro and con, in Monmouth County than the incinerator the county proposed to build at its Tinton Falls landfill about 15 years ago. More...

Police officers honored

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Recognizing the accomplishments of Jackson%27s finest, three officers have received police duty ribbons. More...

Commuter bus service expands

Academy Bus is now operating more departures from the Jackson Park and Ride to New York City. The expanded service began on March 13 and will make a more frequent schedule both into and out of midtown Manhattan. More...

Students' art on display

During the month of March, art educators all over the United States celebrate the country%27s talented students in a venue called Youth Art Month. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ St. Patrick%27s Day dinner of corned beef and cabbage will be served at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jack-son, March 17 at 7 p.m. Donation: $10. All are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820. More...

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Opinion

A solid 'no go' to licenses for illegals

State representatives from Monmouth and Ocean counties should reject a proposal put forth by Assembly-man Joseph Vas (D-Middlesex) that would, if signed into law, permit illegal aliens to drive legally in New Jersey. More...

There's a word for that, and the word is ...

Coda
Greg Bean

My son was looking for some important paperwork recently when my aging brain went into full-tilt freeze mode. It not only temporarily erased one word I was looking for in my memory bank, it erased two. More...

Mom ventures into 'The Man's Domain'

Are We There Yet?
Lori Clinch

I know there are people who believe that walking into a boys%27 bathroom is not a scary ordeal. But you show me someone who says it%27s not surreal, and I%27ll show you someone who%27s never darkened the door of a boys%27 bathroom. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Mary-Ellen Rada, D.C., of Howell, participated in the annual Ethics and Boundaries (E&B) Test Committee meeting held in Greeley, Colo. at the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) from Feb. 24-15. More...

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