January 17, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Company may seek hike in water rates of 20-25%

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Customers of the New Jersey American Water Company are learning this week that the utility may be seeking to raise its rates by 20 to 25 percent. More...

Revaluation process under way in Jackson

Field inspectors collect information; new values expected in October
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - During 2008, inspectors will be visiting homes and businesses in many towns in Ocean andMonmouth counties. Only 13 companies have been approved statewide to performthe inspections as part of the revaluation process. More...

Police & fire departments receive grants

PLUMSTED - With the help of Congressman Chris Smith, Plumsted's fire company and police department have been awarded federal grants to assist the town's emergency responders' preparedness and readiness. More...

Council renames two streets

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Township Council has renamed two streets in the municipality. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, off County Line Road, has been renamed to Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive. Marciante, 25, was killed on Sept. More...

Enthusiastic director has plans for seniors

Sheri Silversmith wants Jackson's older adults to remain active
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Sheri Silversmith is the new program administrator at the Jackson Senior Center and she has a lot of ideas for activities and programs. Silversmith succeeds Janice Connor, who recently retired. MayorMark Seda said, "Ms. More...

Ocean Ride buses getting word out on senior scams

Ocean Ride buses are more than just transportation vehicles, they are now information vehicles providing a perfect venue to promote Ocean County programs and services. More...

In the Service

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Eduardo Rodriguez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

It's not MOM's day just yet in Middlesex County

BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

Aridership study released on Dec. More...

Letters

Gov. has not placed state on path to stability

Greg Bean's column that appeared on Dec. 27 was right on the mark ("Day of Reckoning is On the Horizon for Budget"). I would like to add that Gov. More...

Jackson council needs independent voices

As we ring out the old and ring in the new, in Jackson we should look to ring out the three members of the Township Council who will be up for re-election in May and ring in three new nonpartisan, responsible members. More...

Doctor says don't reject all universal health-care proposals

The Dec. More...

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Obituaries

Sondra Lesser Hoffman

Mrs. Hoffman, 69, of Jackson, died Dec. 28, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had resided in East Brunswick before moving to Jackson. Mrs. Hoffman was an interior decorator/ artist. More...

Lizzie M. Lester

Mrs. Lester, 80, of Freehold, died Dec. 31, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Swainsboro, Ga., and had resided in Freehold for 40 years. Mrs. Lester was a member of Bethel A.M.E. More...

Frances C. Hoffman

Mrs. Hoffman, 82, of Boulder, Colo., died Dec. 26, 2007, at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she had resided in Freehold Township before moving to Boulder seven years ago. Mrs. More...

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Schools

Monmouth Academy team ready to take 'Challenge'

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

HOWELL- With the onslaught of reality shows now on television, you may be thinking that you can't take one more half hour of stupid human tricks and mindboggling brain teasers. Wait! More...

Special education supervisor will be asst. superintendent

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- Patricia Callander, the supervisor of special education for Howell's K-8 schools, is taking on a new assignment. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Holocaust survivor Fanya Gottesfeld Heller recalls the difficult days she experienced as a teenager more than 65 years ago. Heller recounted her story for students at Howell High School on Jan. 8. More...

Brick official objects to use of Dimilin

Jackson mayor, council ponder ways to battle gypsy moth infestation
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

ABrick Township councilwoman is asking Jackson officials not to use the pesticide Dimilin to kill gypsy moths. More...

Holocaust survivor tells teens to 'love each other'

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - She stared into the audience of teenagers and was reminded of her adolescent years. She spoke about the turbulence she and her family endured as they tried to escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. More...

Gypsy moths, EMS proposal to be discussed

JACKSON - Two public meetings of interest to Jackson residents will be held in the coming week. At 7:15 p.m. Jan. 22 at the municipal building, West Veterans Highway, township officials will discuss gypsy moth spraying. More...

Robotics event takes teens' study out of the classroom

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

PLUMSTED - Their mission, which they excitedly chose to accept, was to build a robot out of Lego blocks and command it - electronically - to perform tricks. More...

Vicari to lead freeholders

Veteran Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari was named director of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders at the reorganization meeting held Jan. 2. "It is a tremendous privilege to serve as freeholder director," Vicari said. More...

Personal loss deepens couple's devotion to people in need

Ginny and Ivan Olinsky of Upper Freehold Township have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others and for helping those in need. More...

The eagles have landed in western Monmouth

Upper Freehold residents boast of rare raptor sightings in the area
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Wildlife sightings happen daily in a place like Upper Freehold Township, a rural community in western Monmouth County that is still largely untouched by development. More...

Prospective candidates may pick up nominating petition

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Residents who want to run for a seat on the Jackson Township Council in the May 13 nonpartisan municipal election may step up to the plate now.N ominating petitions are available during regular business hours at the township clerk's off More...

Bulletin Board

Youths invited to free throw event

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2008 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, sponsored by the Howell-Jackson Council No. 6201. The local competition will be held on Jan. More...

Howell SEPAC to host gift auction Jan. 25

The Howell Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) will host a gift auction on Jan. 25 at the Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood. Donations of items to be auctioned off are being sought. More...

Datebook

• The New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will host a fish fry on Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Take-out and children's meals will be available. Details: (609) 351-3428. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Pundits suffer the Night of a Thousand Deaths
GREG BEAN

For a political junkie like myself, there was no better theater than watching the results of the New Hampshire primary election on CNN and the other networks Jan. 8. More...

Red State/Blue State

In Red and Blue states, the times are a changin'
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

Around Town

Let them eat (some) cake
AMY ROSEN

Being a mom is not easy. Being a teacher is tough, too. Being a class mom is no breeze either. Class moms volunteer their time in their child's classroom to assist the teacher with organizing anything they may need help with. More...

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Sports

Jackson wrestling trying to stay on top

Howell, Ocean, Raritan among those who want a piece of the Jaguars
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Scott Goodale, the reigning state Coach of the Year, may have left to take over the Rutgers University wrestling program, but that didn'tmean the JacksonMemorial wrestling team didn't enter the seasonwith familiar expectations under new head coach More...

Rebels snap Eagles A North win streak

Howell visits CN tomorrow for critical game
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

WhenMiddletown South's 29-gameA North Division winning streak came to an end, it was only fitting that itwas theHowell Rebelswho put a stop to it. The last teamtowin theANorth title before Middletown South's two-year undefeated spree was Howell. More...

Jackson swim team success involves many team members

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

Despite a pair of tough losses toASouth rivals, JacksonMemorialHigh School boys swim team coach John Pelano remains optimistic as the Jaguars boast a respectable 4-2 overallmark. "The kids are really working hard," Pelano said. More...

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