March 20, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Enrollment decline expected to continue

Demographer says Howell K-8 numbers will fall to 6,772 pupils

AHowell K-8 School District enrollment projection report prepared by Stan Slachetka of T&M Associates has revealed that Howell's public schools will continue to experience a decline in enrollment over the next five years. More...

From generation to generation

ERIC SUCAR staff Norma Cohen listens to Aldrich School, Howell, fifth-grader John Fallon describe the stories behind his photographs during a generation project held recently at the school. More...

Volunteers needed for Green Tech Committee

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee has authorized the establishment of a Green Technology advisory committee to explore ways to reduce energy use and costs with conservation efficiencies and renewable energy systems, including solar and wind. More...

Sides debate definition of permitted use on site

JACKSON - A number of issues surrounding an applicant's plan to build a warehouse and other facilities on a Herman Road property remain unresolved. More...

Strand will host summer workshops

LAKEWOOD - The Strand Theater will host its fifth summer theater youth workshop program in July. This year the workshop has been broken down into two separate two-week sessions. More...

Mrs. New Jersey will run to benefit charity

HOWELL - Claire Pavlinec of Howell, who is the reigning Mrs. New Jersey America, recently announced her decision to compete in the Long Branch Half Marathon in hopes of raising thousands of dollars for a charity she founded for mothers in need. More...

Pageant winner's year had its share of ups and downs

Amy Polumbo nears end of reign as Miss New Jersey

Miss New Jersey, Amy Polumbo of Howell, is resuming her life now that the Miss America Pageant competition is over. More...

Turner encourages women to aspire to career success

LAKEWOOD - Members of the Georgian Court University community gathered on March 4 to hear Dr. Debbye Turner, a CBS television correspondent and former Miss America, present a lecture "On Being a Woman in a Man's World. More...

STEPS continues effort to put people in homes

Affordable housing remains vexing issue in cental New Jersey

The dream of buying a home has finally come true for Tamika Lewis, 30, of Ocean Grove. More...

Freeholder blasts governor for aid cuts to municipalities

New Jersey residents, already paying the highest property taxes in the nation, will likely see their bills go even higher following Gov. Jon Corzine's announced cuts to municipalities, Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. More...

Key club seeks vendors for flea market March 29

The Jackson Liberty High School Key Club is seeking vendors for its second annual flea market scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. More...

Former baseball coach faces 7 years in prison

On March 10, Robert Nanni, 53, of Howell, pleaded guilty before state Superior Court Judge Paul F. Chaiet to official misconduct, a seconddegree crime, and theft by deception and theft of services, both third-degree crimes. More...

Program aims to help parents keep kids safe

JACKSON- When a family sits down for dinner together it can have a positive impact on everyone. OnMarch 25 from 7-9 p.m. More...

Letters

State Senate bill merits serious attention

Annuities which guarantee buyers regular income after a long-term investment can be useful tools for retirement planning. Unfortunately, the annuities market is also ripe for fraud. More...

Reina, Rivere and Kafton will get his vote

Now that the two slates for the Jackson Township Council have been announced, it is important for the residents to decide whether they want the status quo or whether they want change. More...

Writer supports Hanlon and Fiero for Jackson Board of Education

On April 15 the voting community of Jackson will have the opportunity to participate in an often neglected, but extremely important component of our educational system - the annual school board budget and elections. More...

Schools

School tab for 2008-09 totals $110M

HOWELL - The Howell Board of Education was expected to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2008-09 school budget on March 19 at Howell Middle School North. More...

FRHSD budget totals $174.6M for 2008-09

Apublic hearing on a $174.6 million budget for the 2008-09 school year was held by the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education on March 19 at the district offices in Englishtown. More...

Mr. MHS competition brings out school spirit

Senior boys say event is a great way to finish high school

MARLBORO - A group of 10 senior boys at Marlboro High School vied for the title of Mr. MHS on Feb. 7, with Brett Nadrich taking home the crown. Senior Anthony Charette, 21, of Howell, took home the title ofMr. More...

Public hearing scheduled on $110M school budget

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ERIC SUCAR staff A group of youngsters from the Griebling School, Howell, sit together after performing a musical in the school auditorium on March 7. The Dr. More...

Spraying will be limited to one time in Jackson

JACKSON - There will be no second round of spraying provided by the township to kill gypsy moth caterpillars this spring. Residents will have the option of spraying their property themselves or hiring someone to do if for them. More...

Lakewood board may consider sale of 1912 school building

LAKEWOOD - The Board of Education is considering selling a building that was home to generations of Lakewood school children and now serves as the school district's administrative offices. More...

Duo invades mobile home in Howell

HOWELL- OnMarch 10 at 9:43 p.m., two men - one who wore a ski mask and carried a gun, and one who held a knife - broke into a mobile home in the Winding Brook Mobile Home Park, Route 547, near Oak Glen Road. According to Howell police Capt. More...

Empty bowls lunch to benefit food bank

Howell High School will host event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5

HOWELL- How does an empty bowl feed the hungry? When the bowl is one of many hand-crafted bowls that are bought by guests during an annual empty bowls event. More...

Environment will be topic of meeting

JACKSON - A meeting of the Environmental Subcommittee of the Jackson Planning Board will be held on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. More...

Rosebud gala deemed a success

LADACIN Network held its 27th annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance, a "Celebration of Joy," on March 8 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. More...

Vaccination rules change

Following an extensive review, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced new rules, effective Sept. More...

Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch at library

The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library invites the public to enjoy an evening of Irish and Scottish music March 27 at 7 p.m. More...

Parent mentors available for overwhelmed moms

Parent Mentors, a free program of the Monmouth County Division of Social Services, can lend positive support to moms who are overwhelmed by the responsibilities that accompany being a mother. More...

Can-do attitude helps teen meet challenges

Anthony Charette of Howell is in the midst of a special year at Marlboro High School, one that is filled with the typical activities some high school seniors may take for granted, but not this young man. More...

Florida teen arrested, faces multiple charges

Indictment comes 2 years after serious accident in Howell, May 30, 2006

On Feb. 25 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Robert Bayly, 19, of Cape Coral, Fla., with one count of thirddegree assault by auto and one count of fourth-degree assault by auto. More...

Walk MS will have new starting point in 2008

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The new Wellness Center at CentraState Medical Center will be the new starting location for this year's annual Freehold Walk MS. More...

Blithely spring forward!

Long ago and far away, almost every living room in our little Bavarian town had a plant called "Zimmer Linde." These Abutilon hybrids, a hibiscus relative, are now undergoing a renaissance in the garden. More...

Board considers request for property subdivision

JACKSON - Planning Board members have heard initial testimony on an applicant's plan for a three-lot subdivision in the light manufacturing (LM) zone. The application was submitted by James R. Johnson. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

• Free tax assistance will be provided by AARP representatives at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon now through April 15. There is no age requirement and there are no appointments. More...

Opinion

Jackson resident raises issues with school budget

From the start of their condominium over the Jackson education establishment (the April 2003 school election), Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella and his enabler patrons on the Board of Education (Marvin Krakower's ETeam) have been engaged More...

To solve the mystery, you have to look at history

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...

Among the powerful, bad behavior is all too common

Back in the days when I was a police reporter, I started hearing rumors of a fancy, high-priced bordello operating in the part of town usually associated with high society. More...

Sports

The thrill of victory for local wrestlers

While much of the spotlight was focused on JacksonMemorial's ScottWinston at last weekend'sNJSIAAwrestling tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, there was still plenty to celebrate as a fan of Jaguar wrestling. More...

Owners and captains facing a tough summer

Iguess I can get some cod reports from Montauk or even some bass reports from the surf but there is not much to report. Water temps are just not warm enough. More...

Rutgers Roundup

For the third straight year, Rutgers senior Essence Carson was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year the conference announced at the annual awards banquet on Friday evening. More...