March 22, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

N.J. still sorting out legal details of civil unions

Whether institution is recognized elsewhere varies from state to state
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Same-sex couples all over New Jersey applied for civil union licenses when a new law that allows them to took effect on Feb. 20. More...

Developer seeks nod to build 493 homes

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Planning Board members have begun hearing an application that proposes the construction of 493 homes on Grawtown Road. It is estimated that if Grawtown Estates is built, Jackson will see the arrival of about 1,725 new residents. More...

Friends rally to support Jackson dance instructor

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Most people have never heard of Wegener's granulomatosis. More...

Plumsted to benefit from defense dept. grant

PLUMSTED - As the result of a new federal grant from the U.S. More...

County budget adopted

FREEHOLD - Following a number of public hearings, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders eliminated 18 vacant positions before adopting the county's 2007 spending plan. The vote was 3-2. More...

NRC: Security not part of nuke plan relicensing

Freeholder director calls for public hearing on Oyster Creek security
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has no plans to reconsider holding a public hearing on security issues at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township. More...

Special needs organization serves Howell youngsters

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Angela Mastro Piero said her family moved to Howell from Staten Island, N.Y., for a good reason. More...

Advocates to help parents understand child's IEP

JACKSON - Parents of students who receive special-education services can sometimes find the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process to be confusing and stressful. More...

Four indicted in Wal-Mart burglary that netted $70K

On March 14 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging William N. Comba, 34, of Toms River, Lawrence R. Gress III, 31, of Howell, Peter Lipari Jr., 21, of Howell, and Shannon A. More...

Planners OK 60 homes on Pinnacle property

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Planning Board reluctantly gave preliminary approval to Pinnacle Inc. for a major residential subdivision at a special meeting held on March 8 at the municipal building. More...

Letters

State makes the right call on use of Dimilin

For most people, the idea of spraying pesticides from airplanes flying over residential neighborhoods simply doesn't seem like a good idea. More...

Hometown heroes are being honored during Red Cross Month

March is Red Cross Month and this year we are honoring our local "hometown heroes" to bring awareness to the community about individuals who dedicate their time to serving their community through the American Red Cross. What's a hero? More...

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Opinion

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? Talking the birds, the bees and basketball Since all of our children are boys, I didn't think that I should be the one to give them the talk about the birds and the bees. More...

Greg Bean

Coda New Jersey behind China on eminent domain reform If Americans want to prevent losing their homes to eminent domain abuse, maybe they ought to consider moving to a place that has a higher regard for the notion of private pr More...

Isabel Shaw

Guest Column More information, study is necessary on Gardasil The editorial "Vaccine a Question of Health, Not Morality" (Tri-Town News, Feb. 22, 2007) missed the mark. More...

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Sports

Freehold Twp. hosting Senior All-Star Games

Shore's top basketball players tip off tonight
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It turns out that Freehold Township's marvelous quartet - Eddie Fischer, T.J. LaFalce, Marcus Roberson and Roger Wilmot - did not play their last home game after all. More...

Lakewood Middle School team has a perfect season

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - It wasn't the perfect 20-0 season that Lakewood Middle School boys basketball coaches Mitch Gertner and Tim Brown were most proud of. More...

Brookdale women are sixth at national tourney

Blues win Sportsmanship Award
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

For the Brookdale Community College women's basketball team, next year has already started. More...

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Photo

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff The cold weather could not keep Joe Jones, of Jackson, from stopping to do some push-ups during his stroll around Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood, on Monday morning, March 19. More...

Jackson council presents $38M budget

One year after tax rate rose 19 cents, council holds tax rate stable
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Municipal taxes in Jackson will not rise in 2007. More...

Commission will study teenage driving in N.J.

MARLBORO - On March 14, Gov. Jon S. Corzine ceremonially signed legislation establishing the Teenage Driver Safety Study Commission to study, examine and review the issue of teenage driver safety in New Jersey. More...

DePasquale wants to run for Monmouth freeholder

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

MANALAPAN - He says everyone knows him as Joey D., but hopes they will want to know him as Monmouth County Freeholder Joseph DePasquale. More...

College to host WalkAmerica

More than half a million babies are born too soon every year. Many die. More than 120,000 babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime disability. More...

Parents enjoy experience of teaching children

Decision to home-school youngsters is personal, and requires dedication
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

She once stood in front of a classroom filled with about 30 students. Now she stands in front of a room with only five children, ages 2, 4, 7, 9 and 13, who call her mom. Sherry Prioli of Howell has never sent her children to school. More...

Mark Rosman

In the News Release of budget info serves community Editor's note: Due to an error in the production of last week's newspaper, this column did not run in its entirety. More...

Squad names new officers

JACKSON - The Jackson Volunteer First Aid Squad recently installed a new panel of officers for 2007 at a ceremony attended by Mayor Mark Seda and several Township Council members, as well as the squad's own life members and current mem More...

Bulletin Board

Mothers Center to host gift auction March 28

The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit organization that offers activities for children and mothers, will have its annual gift auction at the Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood, March 28 at 6 p.m. More...

Registration accepted for CPR Heartsaver courses

Lakewood Community School, in conjunction with Lifeforce USA, is accepting registration for the CPR Adult and Pediatric Heartsaver course offered this spring as part of the adult enrichment program. More...

Female artists exhibit work at Lakewood library

As a special presentation for National Women's History Month, the Lakewood library will host a group exhibit by the Ocean County Artists Guild during March. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Anthony Dos Santos Anthony Dos Santos Sr., 73, of Toms River, died Feb. 28, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Bordeaux, France, he had lived in Marlboro for 40 years. More...

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Schools

Public hearing scheduled on high school budget

Second question asks if freshman sports should be continued
BY TOYNETT HALL & MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers

The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has introduced a $165.1 million budget for the 2007-08 school year. The board introduced the budget during a meeting held at Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, on March 12. More...

Student achievers presented to FRHSD school board

Six students from the Freehold Regional High School District will be among the young adults honored when the Monmouth County Dr. Norman Field Student Recognition Program is held at Colts Neck High School on March 29. More...

Lakewood drama students will stage musical 'Sugar'

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Murder, love triangles and cross dressing are the elements commonly found in the art of today's pop culture. More...

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Business

In home selling, stagers say looks are everything

Local designers spruce up houses to help speed sales, increase value
BY TAMMY MCKILLIP Correspondent

HOLMDEL - Ask any Realtor, and they'll probably tell you that selling a home in today's competitive market requires more than simple curb appeal. More...

Business Briefs

The Ocean County Library, the American Library Association and Woman's Day magazine want to know how people in the community have used the library to start their small businesses. More...

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