May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Zone change eyed to assist developers

Developers of two projects seek easier road to approval

At the request of Howell officials, developers Harwood Co. and Monmouth Athletic Center (MAC) brought in planner Robert Melvin to evaluate the zoning suitability of their applications. More...

Bone marrow drive honors teen who died

PLUMSTED — Matthew Brand told his mother that when he got out of the hospital, he wanted to hold a bone marrow drive. Matthew, who had leukemia, was lucky enough to get a bone marrow match and a donation from his sister, Ashley. More...

No decision on housing plan

JACKSON — The Planning Board has not made a decision on the proposed 493- home Grawtown Estates development on Grawtown Road. Attorney Denis Kelly appeared on behalf of the applicant at the board's April 20 meeting. More...

Giving back catches on with area fox hunters

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although these are difficult economic times, the Give Back Foundation is still finding the means to help people in need — this time in the form of fox hunters. More...

Plan for eight homes gets Howell go-ahead

HOWELL — After three years of hearings, the Howell Planning Board has voted to approve the subdivision application of Bel-Aire Estates, a nine-lot property along Friendship Road. More...

Dogs welcome at BlueClaws game

LAKEWOOD — All dog owners are welcome to bring their four-legged friends to a Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game at FirstEnergy Park from noon to 3 p.m. May 9. More...

Jackson takes precautions to help prevent swine flu

JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina has initiated a plan to help protect Jackson residents from the advance of swine flu. More...

Volunteers step up to help Jackson

JACKSON — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has added 28 civilians to its roster. The newest members of Jackson's CERT program were recognized at the April 14 meeting of the Township Council. More...

Letters

It is time to disband Pinelands Commission

I have a solution that will help the governor save money and balance the budget: eliminate the Pinelands Commission. More...

Speakers should show a little respect at Jackson council meetings

To say that I left (the April 28) Jackson Township Council meeting shellshocked is an understatement. I know that there wasn't a full moon, but it sure felt like the werewolves were out and howling. And howling is a charitable way to put it. More...

Resident questions Mayor Reina's plan for new boards

Taxes keep going up. Jobs are on the line and people are behind on their mortgages. These are real tough economic times, and we look to our elected officials to streamline government and make it work more efficiently. More...

Columns

Nightly newscast: Be afraid, be very afraid

Whenever someone asked what I did for a living, I never said I'm in "the media." "I'm a local newspaperman," I told them. More...

Sports

Carrick claims county golf title for Howell

Corey Carrick knew better than to think that he was out of contention. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School's Tori Gerstenacker leads her section of the 800-meter race during the April 30 Freehold Regional High School District Track and Field Championships at Howell High School. More...

Jaguars' lacrosse team rolling

Jackson Memorial High School boys lacrosse coach Nick Caruso had a hunch this year's squad was going to be something special. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School's Conrad Zwolinski flies through the air as he competes in the long jump during the April 30 Freehold Regional High School District Track and Field Championships at Howell High School. More...

Howell links team captures conference title

The Howell High School golf team won the 2009 Shore Conference championship on May 4 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. More...

Classic Cadillac lives in sculpture

JACKSON — It may not be the solid gold Cadillac seen in the 1956 movie starring Judy Holliday and Paul Douglas, but this bronze classic, vintage 1959 Cadillac is sure to excite the fancy of everyone who will view it in the future. More...

Mayor's address reflects tough economic times

JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina presented his first State of the Municipality address during the April 28 meeting of the Township Council. More...

Fort Dix terror plotters sentenced to prison

CAMDEN — Five individuals who were convicted of plotting to kill members of the United States military during an armed attack on a military base were sentenced last week to prison terms, acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr. announced. More...

Play tells of Catherine of Siena

HOWELL - Residents from Howell and across New Jersey will be able to see that acting truly runs in the family when Sister Nancy Murray brings her one-woman show "Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our Times" to St. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Michael D. Pasqua, son of Remo Pasqua of Jackson, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Stalking bill becomes law

Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. More...

Deer management report to be discussed

On May 11 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners will hear the Monmouth County Park System's presentation of the Deer Management Program Annual Report - 2009. More...

Multimedia show features Hambletonian

The Hambletonian, America's richest trotting race, is featured in a multimedia museum exhibit in the historic town of Cranbury, Middlesex County, where the Hambletonian Society office relocated four years ago. More...

Bulletin Board

St. Veronica pupils enjoy art of speaking

HOWELL — On April 18, the seventhand eighth-grade forensics teams of St. Veronica School, Howell, competed in the Ranney School's Forensics Festival. More...

Community school will host trip to opera

The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a bus trip to the Metropolitan Opera House to see "Aida," Verdi's grandest opera. More...

Local youths place in state soccer contest

The New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457 acknowledged two local youths who competed and placed in the Elks State Soccer Shoot Championships. Danielle Grasso placed third in the championships for girls ages 12-13. More...

Opinion

But, Dad, all the kids have cell phones!

Our third child is named Lawrence. You may know him better as "the only kid in the eighth grade without a cell phone." It was a lonely status for a child to endure. More...

Schools

Class of 2012 will host pancake breakfast May 16

PLUMSTED — On the morning of May 16 the Class of 2012 "Warrior Pride" pancake breakfast and bake sale fundraiser will be held at the Dr. Gerald Woehr Elementary School cafeteria on North Main Street from 8 to 11:30 a.m. More...

Board members tap Lawson as president

One incumbent resigned and four newly elected members were officially sworn in at the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education reorganization meeting on April 27 in Englishtown. More...

Fiero elected president of Jackson school board

JACKSON — Barbara Fiero has been elected president of the Jackson Board of Education for a one-year term. Sharon Dey has been elected to serve as the board's vice president for a one-year term. More...

Business

Pharmacy gives new meaning to 'family atmosphere'

Tony's Family Pharmacy in Freehold Township gives new meaning to the kind of friendly, family atmosphere that employees and customers experience at the store. More...