Jackson Mayor Mark Seda remained in office this week as the date he gave for his resignation — Oct. 17 — came and went. After announcing several months ago that he would leave office on Oct. 17 to spend more time with his pregnant wife, Seda did not submit a letter of resignation to the township clerk by that date. More...

In an effort to generate revenue during challenging economic times, the Howell Township Council will introduce an ordinance that will, if adopted, place a municipal occupancy tax on patrons of Howell's hotels and motels. The item was discussed during the council's Oct. 7 workshop meeting. More...

HOWELL — No details have come to light on the evidence that apparently led to charges of theft being lodged against a former municipal employee. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office confirmed two weeks ago that Kimberly Alvarez, of Howell, has been charged with stealing $17,000 from the township while she was an employee of several municipal offices. More...

JACKSON — With a unanimous vote of approval, the Jackson Planning Board has given the go-ahead for the construction of New Prospect Plaza, an 8,000-square-foot retail building at the intersection of South New Prospect and Bethel Church roads, near Brewers Bridge Road. More...