April 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Residents rap Chelsea plan

Testimony is expected to resume on April 27 on the Chelsea Commons application that is currently before the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment. More...

'Atomic' plant has long history in Ocean County

The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station was born on May 2, 1963, when then-owner Jersey Central Power & Light Co. announced plans to build the Oyster Creek Atomic Generating Station. More...

EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT - Advertorial

Active children--whether simply on the go or on the playing field--have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. More...

Combined band is a hit at St. Patrick's parade

JACKSON — Placing second out of 187 bands in the overall music and marching categories and first among East Coast bands in the New York City St. More...

Council kills tattoo, piercing license plan

HOWELL — The Township Council has rejected an ordinance that would have provided regulations and licensing requirements for tattoo and body piercing parlors after two local business owners spoke out against the measure. More...

Crash claims three lives

PLUMSTED — A two-vehicle accident that claimed the lives of a Jamesburg couple and a Trenton resident remains under investigation. Plumsted police Sgt. Robert Pintye said the accident occurred at 1:21 p.m. More...

Col. to take command of new U.S. Joint Base

42,000-acre installation is partially situated in Jackson and Plumsted

WRIGHTSTOWN — The first steps have been taken toward making Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst a reality. "As of March 3, Col. Gina Grosso has taken command of the 87th Air Base Wing at what will be officially called, effective Oct. More...

Letters

Krakower, Spielman, Schiazza earn support

The time to vote for the best school board members in Jackson, April 21, has again approached. Therefore, it is time for the voter to do a little homework before marking down the choice of candidates as if taking a multiple choice test. More...

Writer supports Morvay, Genovese and Murnane for Jackson board

I am writing to recommend to my fellow Jackson voters a new vision for Jackson. Recently, I met with the Taxpayers for Education slate of candidates for Jackson Board of Education. They are John Morvay, Matt Genovese and Tracey Murnane. More...

Jackson officials must put the brakes on reassessment

Tip O'Neill, the late Speaker of the House, stated: "All politics is local." He was clairvoyant in his accuracy about politics in general and Jackson specifically. At a time when the economy has been reeling, Jackson has completed a new appraisal. More...

Columns

They say life is sweeter for Twitterers who Tweet

The email message was enough to make little beads of sweat break out on my forehead and set my heart to thumping with dread. It said one of my brothers had invited me to join Twitter so he and I could Tweet. More...

Business

Business Briefs

The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources will hold its next meeting 8-10 a.m. April 16 at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. More...

Warriors attack

JEFF GRANIT staff New Egypt High School's Sam Hilburn (8) advances the ball during the Warriors' scrimmage at Monroe Township High School on March 27. For more on the New Egypt lacrosse team, see page 49. More...

Town counts on grants for municipal projects

Jackson Jungle & Putnam Park are due for improvements

Members of the Jackson Township Council have voted to submit a list of five projects to be included in the 2009 Ocean County Community Development Block Grant. The projects are: • Improvements to the Jackson Jungle play area. More...

Oyster Creek's operating license expires next week

But controversial plant will still be allowed to operate until final ruling is made

It's unlikely the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission will grant a citizen coalition's request to temporarily shut down the Oyster Creek nuclear plant in Lacey Township on April 9, the day its license expires. More...

'American Idol' contestant to appear at softball game

PLUMSTED — "American Idol" contestant Ashley Anderson of neighboring Millstone Township will be at the Plumsted Recreation Park at 11 a.m. More...

Freehold job fair will offer opportunities

FREEHOLD — Employment opportunitieswill be priority No. 1 at the Freehold Borough Job Fair to be held 1-5 p.m. April 8 at the Freehold Intermediate School, Park Avenue (Route 33), Freehold Borough. More...

Freeholders back bill to put end to COAH

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders have joined a growing chorus of state and local lawmakers who are seeking extensive changes to the way affordable housing is handled in New Jersey. More...

Pets are feeling the pinch

JACKSON — With the economy dealing families some very hard times, there are a lot of people struggling not only to feed themselves, but also to feed their pets. More...

The new chamber of life in Millstone Township

Equine clinic provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy

In a cinder-block building behind the New Jersey Equine Clinic (NJEC) in Millstone Township, a revolution in the treatment of injuries and infections is taking place. Dr. More...

Variety is the spice of N.J. film festival

Asbury Park venues will host screenings from April 2-5

Dim the lights, grab a seat and enjoy the talented work of some New Jersey filmmakers during the seventh annual Garden State Film Festival. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

• Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Search (SOS) will be available every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 121 Evergreen Road (in the municipal building). More...

Jazz festival slated for Jackson Liberty

JACKSON — The Jackson Liberty Band Parents and Students Association will host its second annual Liberty Jazz Festival on April 4. The event will begin at 4:30 at the school, 125 S. Hope Chapel Road. More...

GreenFest 2009 set for April 3-5

PSEG GreenFest 2009, A New Jersey Celebration, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3-5 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset. More...

Sports

Warriors gearing up for lacrosse campaign

Despite losing a pair of prolific goal scorers to graduation, the New Egypt High School boys lacrosse team remains optimistic that it can remain competitive as the 2009 season dawns. More...

Haskell tops 2009 Monmouth Park stakes slate

With the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2 leading the way, Monmouth Park in Oceanport will offer $4.7 million in thoroughbred horse racing stakes purses this year. More...

Piners look to bounce back on baseball field

Whether it is at a professional, collegiate or high school level, pitching is the key ingredient for a winning baseball program. A solid pitching staff can be the difference between a mediocre season and one that is overflowing with success. More...