Howell school board, administrators look for ways to reduce spending
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
With a projected $5 million deficit looming for the 2009-10 budget, a declining pupil enrollment and the need to come into line with what the state deems to be adequate spending, administrators in the Howell K-8 School District have been trying to More...
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Mercer) that would establish a pilot program allowing surplus state motor vehicles to be used by clients in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) pro More...
FRHSD students must leave devices in their hall locker
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
With a new regulation regarding cell phones having been in place for three months, students at the Freehold Regional High School District's six schools have so far displayed respect for the district's new cell phone policy, according to Superintend More...
Howell resident is currently employed at Old Bridge H.S.
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer
AHowell woman who teaches at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County was arrested last week and charged with having had a sexual relationship with a student during the 2007-08 school year. More...
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer
JACKSON — The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will permit the municipality to sell the Legler water system to the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA). The ordinance was adopted on Nov. 25. More...
ALLENTOWN — Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop is sharing in a national award for donating trees to troops. More...
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
JACKSON — Just because they are not old enough to see the conveyor belt on the checkout line at the supermarket doesn't mean youngsters can't do some shopping for a serious cause. More...
HOWELL - St. Veronica's Pack 300 is helping the community understand the true reason for the season: giving back by helping others less fortunate. More...
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
JACKSON — In one of his first acts in office, Jackson Mayor Mike Reina this week directed Business Administrator Phil Del Turco and Chief Financial Officer Sharon Pinkava to meet with every department head and conduct an operational review of More...
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD — More than 50 people attended the third and final joint meeting of the Upper Freehold Township Committee and Planning Board regarding the town's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) obligation. More...