April 12, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Recycling continues to pay towns

Ocean County's recycling efforts continue to provide environmental and economical benefits. Freeholder James F. Lacey, who serves as liaison to the program, recently announced the distribution of $437, More...

Man charged in beating death of cocker spaniel

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Police have charged a man found hiding in a trailer on East Fish Road with animal cruelty in connection with the death of a cocker spaniel. More...

Three run unopposed for board

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Uncontested, undisputed and unopposed is what you could call the three township residents who are running for re-election to the Howell K-8 Board of Education in the April 17 school election. More...

Auction supports efforts of education foundation

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Going once, going twice, sold ... were the words of the auctioneer as he sold pieces of fine art to members and supporters of the Howell Township Education Foundation. More...

Fundraiser on April 12 to honor girl

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Katie Souza is no longer here on Earth, but her memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew her. Katie, the daughter of Jennifer and Mario Souza, of Jackson, was born on April 21, 1998. More...

Salkin's career takes turn toward writing

Local official's first novel expected to be on shelves this month
BY ELANA ARON Correspondent

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Most people in Freehold Township know David M. Salkin as a member of the Township Committee and owner of the Jewel Case, a jewelry store in the South Freehold Shopping Center. More...

Letters

Jackson's master plan needs overhaul now

Anyone driving through Jackson on Veterans Highway (Route 528) or on Toms River Road (Route 571) may have noticed that the once rural character of the area is disappearing, fast. More...

Residents cannot afford to 'wait and see'

Maybe your article "Residents Complain About Backyard Water Woes" (Tri-Town News, March 29, 2007) had to leave out details due to space, but I shudder to read that residents in developments with problems are "taking a wait-and-see approach," o More...

Make positive choices to help prevent child abuse in New Jersey

Spring is a time of optimism and renewal. As we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month during April, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jer-sey encourages everyone to make positive choices that affect the way we raise our children and support our families. More...

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Schools

Jackson budget checks in at $132M for 2007-08

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - When Jackson residents go to the polls on April 17 to vote in the annual school election, they will be asked to approve the collection of $65.2 million in local property taxes to help support a total budget of $132.8 million for t More...

Plumsted teachers honored

PLUMSTED - The Plumsted Township School District has announced its Teachers of the Year award winners for each of the four schools: New Egypt High School, New Egypt Middle School, Dr. Gerald H. More...

Pupils show good attitude in collection for soldiers

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Members of the Howell Middle School North Student Council paid tribute to U.S. military forces on March 27 when they delivered 55 boxes of goods to the New Jersey National Guard Armory in Toms River. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Free Motion Rehabilitation Cen-ter, New Friendship Road, Howell, has announced the grand opening of its newly expanded 3,800-square-foot physical therapy clinic. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Shortstop Jason Donald, shown here leaping over Greensboro's Daniel Garcia during the Lakewood BlueClaws home opener on April 5, is one of the rising stars in the Phillies' organization. For story, see sports. More...

Hopefuls bid for right to serve school district

Six hopefuls seek two 3-year terms in Jackson election
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Six candidates are vying to capture two seats on the Jackson Board of Education in the April 17 school election. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. More...

Group to honor late friend

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Members of the Friends of Westlake will hold a dedication ceremony on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. to honor a resident who was an inspiration to all. More...

Plumsted introduces $3.7M local budget

PLUMSTED - During its April 4 meeting, the Township Committee approved the introduction of the 2007 municipal budget that has been reduced by $104,841 from last year's $3.8 million final 2006 budget. More...

Four candidates unopposed for seats on FRHSD board

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Four candidates are running unopposed for re-election to the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education in the April 17 school election. More...

An egg-cellent morning

CHRIS KELLY staff Howell's Angela and Victoria Santomarco, 3, look through plastic Easter eggs for a treat during the Howell Recreation Department's annual Easter egg hunt held at Oak Glen Park, March 31. More...

Two ballot questions posed in h.s. district

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Voters who live in the Freehold Regional High School District's eight sending communities will answer two ballot questions in the April 17 school election. More...

Panel will address issues of mobile home residents

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Township Council has formed a new advisory board to address the concerns of residents of Jackson's mobile home parks. By a vote of 5-0, the council on March 13 created the Mobile Home Park Advisory Board. More...

Bulletin Board

Jackson Elks seek vendors for flea market

The Jackson Elks BPOE 2744 will hold a flea market May 12. Applications for vendor spots are currently being accepted. Details: (732) 363-7681 or nitowl123@yahoo.com. More...

Datebook

+ A tack sale will be held April 14, 10 a.m., at the Southard Grange, Route 9, Howell. Tables are available. New and used items. Details: (732) 901-8777. Puppeteers are also being sought to perform on the stage at the grange. More...

Datebook

+ The following weekend programs will take place at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. The programs are free and do not require preregistration. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. More...

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Opinion

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? Gender equality has its own disadvantages Although I'm not a die-hard feminist, you'd be hard-pressed to find a woman who feels stronger about the equality of women than I do. More...

Greg Bean

Coda Pension fund fiasco is Enron on the Delaware For a while, it looked like Monmouth and Middlesex counties were developing a monopoly on political corruption and sleight of hand. More...

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Sports

New faces, same expectations for BlueClaws

New manager expects team to contend for SAL title once again
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The 2007 Lakewood BlueClaws are not the same team that won the organization's first South Atlantic League championship last season. More...

Sports Shorts

The Jackson Elks BPOE 2744 will be holding a 50/50 any lake pickerel tournament on June 9 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $20 per person. The weigh-in will be held at 3:30 p.m. More...

Colts Neck Relays to draw a stellar field

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Saturday's Colts Neck Relays will be a delight for high school track and field fans. They will be treated to performances by some of the finest individuals and teams in the country. More...

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