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Residents still object to plan

Howell officials listen but make no comment because athletic center case is in court
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Residents of Fairfield and Baker roads in Howell appeared before the Howell Township Council on April 22 with a petition signed by 200 neighbors who object to a proposal put forth by a developer who wants to build the Monmouth County Athletic Cent More...

Jackson dog park set to open

JACKSON - Dogs of all sizes will be flocking to Jackson's new off-leash dog park, where they will be able to make friends, run around and play while getting some exercising and excitement in their lives. More...

Cleanup leaders honored

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Mayor Mark Seda thanked the coordinators of the Clean Communities program who helped to rally 400 volunteers for a community cleanup held April 12. More...

14-acre tract to be divided in Jackson

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- An application for a twolot subdivision has received unanimous approval from the Planning Board. Peter and Karen Barba sought permission to divide a 14-acre tract at Farmingdale and Pfister roads and got the OK on April 21. More...

Board wants more answers on plan for two buildings

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- An application submitted by Blue Moon Motel LLC was brought before the Planning Board on April 17 by a developer who is proposing to demolish the Moon Motel on Route 9 south near Friendship Road and replace it with two mixed-use buildings. More...

International dog tourney comes to town

PLUMSTED - The 2008 Masters World Invitational Dog Sport Tournament Event for German shepherd dogs will be held on June 7-8 at New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road. More...

Teen driving safety will be focus of May 1 meeting

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Administrators in the Jackson School District are inviting the parents and guardians of students to attend a meeting at which teen driving safety will be discussed. More...

County to award recycling grants

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders will distribute $124,000 in recycling minigrants to 16 municipalities to fund upgrades to recycling centers and to promote recycling through educational programs. More...

Civic Chorus to celebrate anniversary

JACKSON- The Jackson Civic Chorus will present its 10th anniversary concert, "Music of the Decades," onMay 17 at 8 p.m. andMay 18 at 3 p.m. at the JacksonUnited Methodist Church, 68 Bennett Mills Road. More...

New Jersey residents warned to beware of 'Nigerian' scam

The New Jersey Division of ConsumerAffairs received more than 60 complaints from advance fee scam victims last year and residents are cautioned to be wary if a stranger asks them to assist in transferring funds from overseas bank accounts. More...

Owners want to stay in business

HOWELL - Testimony is expected to resume on June 9 before the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the case of the Kindred Souls Canine Center, Brown Road. Representatives of the business made their latest appearance before the board on April 14. More...

Clinics offer procedures for pets

Pet lovers can help control the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats by having their animals spayed or neutered. Dr. More...

Letters

Litter on streets of Howell is embarrassing

The township of Howell is becoming an embarrassment with its litterstrewn streets. Every day when I leave my house and sit at the light on Lanes Mill Road and Route 9 I could scream. More...

Approval of another deer hunt is new low for Board of Recreation

"Furthermore, hunting is a failed experiment and does not reduce human/deer conflicts ... Can anyone say that we now have fewer human/deer conflicts as a result of this hunt?"

The Monmouth County Park System and the Board of Recreation Commissioners are once again disregarding public opinion on the deer hunt in our county parks. Most Monmouth County residents oppose allowing hunting in our county parks. More...

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Opinion

Parents of youth sports players must chill out

AColts Neck resident avoided the possibility of a jail term when he was allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge in connection with an assault that occurred at a youth football game last fall. More...

Your Turn

Unions counter gender-based bias
MARY BETH MAXWELL Guest Column

Recent headlines reveal whatmany of us already know:Americans are witnessing the highest inflation rates seen in over 20 years.According to the U.S. More...

Red State/Blue State

At least the maid is happy at the McCain household
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 Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Kunz made police chief in Jackson

Township officials vote to do away with post of public safety director
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Jackson officials have done away with the position of public safety director and returned the command of the Jackson Police Department to a uniformed chief of police. More...

Photo

Jackson Memorial High School's Amanda Simon takes a shot at the Brick Memorial High School goal during a lacrosse matchup between the Jaguars and the Mustangs on April 23. Jackson won, 17-3. More...

Doctor realizes dream

Veterinarian made plans in high school to open community pet hospital
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

While she was a student at Red Bank Regional High School, Meredith Weltner made a career decision to become a veterinarian and to one day open her own veterinary hospital. More...

Atty: Jackson will feel impact of housing rules

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - New rules regarding affordable housing in New Jersey will be detrimental to Jackson, according to the attorney who represents Jackson on affordable housing matters. More...

Howell reps make case against water rate hike

New Jersey American plan draws the wrath of residents & officials
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - With nowhere else to turn for water service, Howell residents urged representatives of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to deny the New Jersey American Water Co.the 23.35 percent rate increase it is seeking. More...

Environmental report updated

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- The Howell Environmental Commission recently received an updated Environmental Resource Inventory. The update was completed by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. More...

$41M budget expected to keep tax rate stable

Jackson is dealing with projected loss of state aid
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Jackson municipal tax rate is expected to hold steady at 79.4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2008. More...

Brookdale alumni officer promotes service project

End result will be construction of new school in Central Asia
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Little did Kirsten Kristensen know that a segment of ABC-TV's "Good MorningAmerica" would lead her to spearhead a fundraising campaign to build a school in the mountainous region of Central Asia. More...

Teens' art to be displayed

LAKEWOOD - Georgian Court University will host the 4th Congressional District Art Competition for amateur artists May 5-8 at the M. Christina Geis Art Gallery. The winning entry will be placed on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. More...

Home run derby will help endow scholarship

BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

Sign-ups are now being accepted for a home run derby that will benefit a scholarship in the name of a former Freehold High School student. The home run derby to be held at 10 a.m. More...

His well-examined life a story of love and hate

Critically acclaimed 98-year-old author working on third book
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Write what you know. Harry Bernstein of Brick Township has taken that adage to heart in his tenth decade of life. Bernstein, who turned 98 on April 17, has written two critically acclaimed books and is working on his third. More...

Dealership to host blood drive

LAKEWOOD - The Jim Curley Dealership, 1399 River Ave. (Route 9), is "revving up" this year's blood drive with an incentive for parents of elementary school students to give blood. More...

Bulletin Board

Sixth-grade safety patrol student to be honored

LAKEWOOD - Richard Burke, a sixth-grader at the Oak Street School, was nominated and selected as one of the best 23 AAA Safety Patrol students in New Jersey. He was recognized at a luncheon held at Mastoris restaurant in Bordentown on April 30. More...

2008 NJ Citizens Guide to Government available

The League of Women Voters of Ocean County announced that the 2008 "New Jersey Citizens Guide to Government," a comprehensive resource on state elected officials, state departments and divisions, voting districts and election information, is now av More...

Ride the 'Duck' with Community School

JACKSON- The Jackson Community School will host a June 2 trip to Baltimore that will include a 70-minute land and sea tour aboard the amphibious vehicle,World War II DUKW (pronounced "duck"), "Ride the Ducks." From Fells Point to the Inner Harbor, More...

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Schools

Pupils make a difference for SPCA animal shelter

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. More...

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Sports

Jackson girls lax gets contributions from many

Platoon system in net and potent offense have made for 10-1 record
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

Kierstyn Mabey scored her 100th career goal as the Jackson Memorial High School girls' lacrosse team defeated rival Toms River north 11-9 last Friday in a Shore Conference A South game. More...

Jaguars baseball starts the season on a hot streak

Jackson Memorial has 10-2 mark
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

With four victories last week, the Jackson Memorial High School baseball teamimproved its overall record to 10-2. More...

New Egypt baseball aiming for state tourney berth

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

A young and inexperienced New Egypt High School baseball team has relied on the leadership and hot bat of Dylan Rowley to win eight of its first 13 games. More...

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