February 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Fire damage confined to basement

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - No injuries to residents, firefighters or other emergency personnel were reported to have occurred during a fire at a home on West Veterans Highway on Feb. 20. More...

Bill would raise fines on home overcrowding

Under proposed law, tenants could be fined for causing problem
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Abill that is currently making its way through the state Senate could have an impact on towns such as Freehold Borough and Lakewood if it eventually becomes law. More...

Two sides arrive at tentative agreement

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Final details are being worked out in a new three-year contract between the Howell Board of Education and the Howell Township EducationAssociation. More...

Freeholders introduce $358M county budget

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders has introduced a $358 million spending package for 2008 that continues to provide all essential services and programs to Ocean County residents while maintaining a stable county property tax rate. More...

Finishing touches being put on '08-09 school needs

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - School administrators discussed staffing needs and special education as the Jackson Board of Education continued a series of meetings focusing on the development of the 2008-09 school year budget. More...

Howell will consider riparian buffer ordinance

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - In an effort to protect Howell's stream corridors and the drinking water supply, the Township Council has reintroduced an ordinance that deals with riparian buffer regulations and stream corridor preservation. More...

Film will serve as spark for discussion at library

'Beyond Disability: The Fe Fe Stories' to be shown March 8
BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

JACKSON - People with disabilities want one thing more than anything else in the world: they want others to see them as people who live, learn, laugh and love - like everybody else in the world. More...

Chamber rejects Corzine's plan

JACKSON - The Jackson Chamber of Commerce has issued a resolution denouncing Gov. Jon Corzine's toll hike plan. More...

Loyal following makes band the people's choice

Freehold resident Jim Garcia brings fun to Nerds shows
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Jim Garcia seems like a typical family man living in Freehold Township. But on Aug. 15, 1985 something happened that changed his life. Ever since that day, whenever he goes to work he becomes - a Nerd! And his family couldn't be prouder. More...

Youngsters show heart with a special donation

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - In response to a request for yarn from Tangled Threads, a Howell senior citizens group that knits and crochets garments and blankets for agencies that help the needy, the Howell Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) donated $1 More...

Letters

Keeping horses essential for quality of life

This is a response to John Filipek's letter regarding the horse racing industry in New Jersey ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," Tri-Town News, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 14, 2008). Mr. More...

New cell phone law in vehicles takes effect

On March 1 a new state law regarding cell phone use behind the wheel goes into effect. It prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone and makes doing so a primary offense - which means police can stop and ticket solely for that reason. More...

Losing horse industry would help cripple New Jersey economy

With all due respect to John Filipek's opinion regarding the horse racing industry ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," Tri-Town News, Letters to the Editor, Feb. More...

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Obituaries

Edna Smith

Mrs. Smith, 96, of Jackson, died Dec. 25, 2007, at Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation, Jackson. Born in Freehold, she was a lifelong resident of Jackson. Mrs. Smith was a seamstress with Nappa Smith Co., Farmingdale. More...

Dianne H. Suchs Urso

Mrs. Urso, 48, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, formerly of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died Jan. 25, 2008, at home. She was the owner and operator of Diane's Café, Woodbridge, for several years. More...

Beatrice C. Hurley

Mrs. Hurley, 87, of Howell, died Feb. 5, 2008, at Care One at Jackson. Born in West Hoboken, she was a lifelong resident of Howell. Mrs. Hurley had been a line worker at a factory in Farmingdale for eight years. More...

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Play about Parks spurs talk of tolerance between races

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - The entire student body of the Ardena School received a lesson in freedom, dignity and justice as they traveled on a journey back in time to learn about the life of Rosa Parks. More...

Board member: Mistakes made in special ed.

Jackson administrators still trying to replace occupational therapists
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Amember of the Jackson Board of Education said she is still trying to find the real reason why a group of occupational therapists who were working with special education pupils left the Jackson School District this year. More...

Child's plight inspires outpouring of help

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

What started out as a community effort to find a miracle for one Marlboro boy has spread across the nation. More...

Love and work will mix in 'The Pajama Game'

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There will be loads of steam heat tonight, tomorrow and Saturday as the thespians of Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, perform the romantic comedy "The Pajama Game." All three performances will begin at 7 p.m. More...

Howell will participate in gypsy moth control efforts

HOWELL - Municipal officials have made plans to spray an insecticide over Howell's densely forested areas in an attempt to protect trees from being stripped bare of their leaves by gypsy moth caterpillars. More...

Campground to open March 15

FREEHOLD - Spring into spring by spending the night at the Monmouth County Park System's family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. More...

Resident brings issues in development to light

Possible illegal dumping in creek under investigation
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - So far, Rachelle Giacchi is batting .500. More...

Alchevsky named chief of Cassville fire dept.

JACKSON - The Cassville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, which serves Jackson's Fire District No. 2, recently held its 67th annual installation of officers and awards dinner. "Cassville Volunteer Fire Company No. More...

Jackson considers hiring firm for second spraying

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Gypsy moths flying over Jackson this spring better look over their shoulders (if they have shoulders). More...

Plumsted officials seek $75,000 grant for park

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee has approved the submission of a grant application requesting $75,000 in funding to construct the township's fourth park from the federal government's Community Development Block Grant program administered by Ocea More...

Bulletin Board

Portraits of movie stars on display at the Strand

LAKEWOOD - Marvin Pakula's ribbon winning portraits of "Movie Stars Past & Present" will be on display March 14 throughApril 27 at the Strand Theater Gallery, 400 Clifton Ave. More...

Manasquan Reservoir boat ramp opens March 1

As of March 1, the Monmouth County Park System's boat ramp at the Manasquan Reservoir,Windeler Road, Howell, will be open for the season. Open through Nov. 30, seasonal and daily boat launch passes are available. More...

Program at library will address gender bullying

"Safe Schools for All," a free program about bullying and harassment of people based on sexual orientation or gender identity (which is prohibited by New Jersey state law), will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 7 p.m.Mar More...

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Opinion

Coda

Do these people think that he's made of money?
GREG BEAN

So, formerMarlboroMayor and admitted felon Matthew V. Scannapieco would like the U.S District Court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the community to recoup damages resulting fromhis criminal activity. Man, there's a surprise. More...

Red State/Blue State

With friends like FEMA, then who needs enemies?
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...

Ocean View

Pro-Oyster Creek reps are no-shows at forum
PATRICIA A. MILLER

TOMS RIVER - If you hold it, they won't come. GailM. Saxer spent the better part of five months organizing the Ocean County League ofWomen Voters' guest list for latest "community dialogue" on the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. More...

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Sports

Jackson wrestles its way to top of district once again

Jaguars win for 11th straight year
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

The Jackson High School wrestling program didn't let setbacks suffered in the Shore Conference Tournament and NJSIAA Group IV championship let it affect its chances of capturing a district crown. More...

New Egypt wrestlers place second in District 25

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

Mike Schwarze was only half informed of the enormity of his 135- pound District 25 championship match. More...

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