May 14, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Councilman to be named

As a result of Councilman Michael Howell's resignation on May 5, the Howell Township Council was expected to appoint a replacement during its May 12 special workshop meeting. More...

Defamation case against Greater Media dismissed

Appellate court: Media investigated story and accurately quoted sources

The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has dismissed a defamation complaint lodged against Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township. More...

Senior Outreach Search connects locals

PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Search recently held a concert at its new location in the municipal building. More...

Civil Air Patrol earns honors

LAKEWOOD — New Jersey Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Wing Commander Col. More...

Robber makes off with $4K

HOWELL — Police are still searching for the robber who walked out of a branch of PNC Bank with $4,000 on May 6. According to Howell police Capt. Donna Craton, police received a call at 11:05 a.m. More...

Loss of state aid leads to tax increase in '09

PLUMSTED — The 2009 municipal budget of $3,615,000 as introduced by the Plumsted Township Committee on May 6 reduces spending by $78,000 from last year's $3,693,000 adopted budget. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Patrick M. Riordan II, son of Sue Cook and Patrick Riordan of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. More...

Real-life 'Rain Man' shines in area visit

Asavant is defined as a person with developmental disorders who may have one or more areas of expertise, ability or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual's overall limitations. More...

Local girl wins Jersey Shore Idol

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A little girl with a big voice achieved her first milestone on the road to success when she came in first place at the Guild Theatreworks' production of Our Jersey Shore Idol Contest. More...

Letters

RCAs did not effectively address housing need

There is a critical shortage of housing throughout New Jersey, making it impossible for hundreds of thousands of working families to live within reasonable distances of their jobs. More...

Resident says Jackson board is wrong to charge for student parking

The worst kind of school bullying is Board of Education bullying. The Jackson board is shaking down our students for their lunch money. The board is planning on charging only the students to park at the town's two high schools. More...

Relicensing Oyster Creek nuclear plant was a mistake

It has been a crisis month for Exelon since federal regulators jumped the gun and relicensed the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey until 2029. Failure of a main transformer led to the shutdown of the reactor. More...

Columns

In Long Branch, they don't need no stinkin' commission

Are your town elders being bothered by pesky members of the local Historical Commission who don't want to tear down historic buildings so a new Starbucks can go up (attention, Milltown)? More...

Obituaries

Catherine E. McCabe

Ms. McCabe, 52, of Cream Ridge, formerly of Freehold and Jackson, died April 5, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was a veterinary technician for 25 years. Ms. More...

Wilhelmina Fernandini Weckley

Mrs. Weckley, 83, of New Brunswick, died April 14, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was a foreign correspondent at McGraw-Hill Company, Hightstown, for more than 20 years, retiring in 1990. More...

Vincent Passarelli

Mr. Passarelli, 82, of Freehold Township and formerly of Old Bridge, died April 18, 2009, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson, He was the owner and operator of Deli Delite in Old Bridge from 1964 to 1990. Mr. More...

Sports

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School junior Maggie Gilbertson competes in the high jump at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships on May 9 at Neptune High School. With a jump of 5-4, Gilbertson won the county championship. More...

Volleyball team responds to challenge from coach

Jim Huebner had seen enough. His defending Shore Conference A North Division champion Howell High School boys volleyball team was winning, but not playing with the consistency that marks a championship team. More...

Jaguars claim A South baseball championship

It had been a long time between Shore Conference A South Division titles for the Jackson Memorial High School baseball program. The last time the Jaguars won the crown was in 1994. More...

Voices sing out

ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Howell High School chorus perform for an audience that turned out for Choralpalooza 2009, which was held at the high school on May 7. The chorus performed songs from the classical, world and popular music genres. More...

Open government advocate settles issues with Howell

John Paff tries to ensure that officials act in the open

John Paff, a member of the New Jersey Libertarian Party who serves as what he has called an "open government advocate," has settled a complaint he filed with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office regarding unclear discussions the Howell Township More...

Public hearing June 9 on municipal budget

HOWELL — A public hearing on Howell's 2009 municipal budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at Town Hall during the Township Council's workshop meeting. More...

Driver charged with leaving scene of May 3 fatal accident in Jackson

JACKSON — A resident of Lakewood has been charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident. More...

Physicist will speak at library

It is not every day that a major motion picture places particle physics in the spotlight. "Angels and Demons," an action-packed thriller based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel of the same name, will open in local theaters May 15. More...

Lakehurst naval base earns environmental quality award

An environmental quality award has been presented to Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst by the federal Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with its recent Earth Day project. More...

Plans for medical building discussed

JACKSON — The Planning Board will continue its review of a proposed medical office building at an upcoming meeting. More...

Planners direct applicant to Jackson zoning board

JACKSON — The Planning Board has voted 9-0 to send an application that proposes the construction of a residential subdivision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. More...

Two-lot subdivision approved

JACKSON — A two-lot subdivision on Denmark Lane off Green Valley Road has received Planning Board approval. The application filed by Eli Weinstein had been the subject of several hearings before the board. More...

Holes in two pipes thought to be source of tritium leaks

LACEY TOWNSHIP — Engineers at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station have pinpointed the source of several tritium leaks, a plant spokesman said. "We have narrowed it to two pipes," spokesman David Benson said. More...

Project is sweet success

JACKSON — The Kisses for Cops campaign has been deemed a success in Jackson. The event was designed to draw attention to National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 26 through May 2. More...

Memorial service honors those lost on Hindenburg

Amemorial service was held last week to remember the individuals who perished in the Hindenburg disaster 72 years ago in Ocean County. More...

Bulletin Board

Bone marrow drive to be held May 16

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 older sister, Ashley. More...

New Egypt Day to be held May 16

PLUMSTED — Main Street New Egypt and the Neighborhood Preservation Program of Plumsted will host the annual New Egypt Day festival on May 16 (rain or shine). More...

Auction of antiques, shore memorabilia in Ocean Grove

OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on May 23 at the Young People's Temple in Ocean Grove. More...

Opinion

Never mind the details, let's have a tax revolt!

Politicians often put forward ideas without telling those of us who might be willing to listen to them how to go about implementing their grand schemes. More...

Her man's more Bob Vila than Don Juan

I knew I hadn't exactly hooked up with a Fabio long before I married my beloved Pat. It was clear from that start that he was no Romeo or Don Juan and certainly didn't play Mr. Brady to my rendition of Carol during our courtship. More...

Schools

Jazz ensemble is a hit at Metedeconk Lakes

The Jackson Liberty High School Jazz Ensemble has been putting audiences "In the Mood" at every one of their concerts. More...

Author visits local school

LAKEWOOD — Bilingual author and illustrator Lulu Delacre recently presented "Celebrate With Latino Songs and Stories" to a large audience representing Lakewood families at the Clifton Avenue Grade School. More...

Teachers will be recognized

PLUMSTED — Two New Egypt Primary School teachers will receive recognition from the New Jersey School Boards Association for creating an innovative special-education program. More...

Business

Business Briefs

PetSmart has opened a new location at 4586 Route 9, Howell. The new 20,000- square-foot PetSmart store offers an array of products, professional services and advice to care for the lifetime needs of pets, and all under one roof. More...