May 21, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Supreme Court upholds tree removal law

Jackson mayor 'thrilled' with outcome of case
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

Calling Jackson's tree removal law "one of the most groundbreaking ordinances created in the state," Jackson Township Council President Michael Kafton saluted the state Supreme Court's unanimous decision to uphold that law. More...

Summer fair to feature princess-superhero contest

Is our little one a pretty princess or a readyto rescue superhero? More...

Volunteers advocate humane cat program

Jackson may support trap-neuter-return effort
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — With an increase in the number of feral, abandoned and stray cats, volunteers are calling for Jackson officials to create a trap-neuter-return (TNR) ordinance that will be humane, improve public health and help cut costs. More...

Budget due to be introduced

JACKSON — The Township Council is expected to introduce the 2009 municipal budget at its meeting on May 26. Mayor Michael Reina presented the budget that was developed by the administration to the council on May 12. More...

Committee applies for $10,000 grant

PLUMSTED — Last year Plumsted became the first municipality in Ocean County to establish a Green Committee, and this month the panel has applied for a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant, funded by Wal- Mart. More...

Proposal would maintain housing's age restrictions

In response to concerns that foreclosed properties in some adult communities may be converted to affordable housing without age restrictions, state Sen. More...

Case of Grawtown Estates sent back to state court

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — The saga of Grawtown Estates continues, as an application that proposes the construction of a residential development on Grawtown Road has been sent by the Jackson Planning Board back to state Superior Court. More...

Hearing on budget is June 3

PLUMSTED — A public hearing on the 2009 municipal budget will be held at the Plumsted Township Committee meeting at 8 p.m. June 3 at the municipal building. More...

Theft of quad leads to arrests in Jackson

JACKSON — A police investigation into the theft of an all-terrain vehicle sometime between May 2 and May 5 from a West Veterans Highway residential garage led to the arrest of Ronald J. Pearn Jr., 23, and Michael A. More...

Mayor honors Girl Scout

JACKSON — Alexandra Murdocca, 18, of Jackson, has been selected by the Freemasons Grand Lodge as Girl Scout of the Year and was recently honored by township officials. More...

Letters

Do not cut reimbursement rate to program

My name is David Miller, regional director for Young At Heart Medical Adult Day Care with two facilities in Ocean County, one in Brick Township and one in Jackson. More...

Memorial Day is not a day about vacations, it is a day about patriots

In some circles, patriotism has become a synonym for arrogant or jingoistic. Some people even use it as a political weapon; "Don't question my patriotism," they say. More...

Resident offers support for Chris Christie for governor

Having worked in law enforcement during the past 20 years and being a licensed attorney in New Jersey, I have all too often encountered those in power who would stick their heads in the sand and avoid getting their hands dirty rather than solve the More...

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Columns

Lawmakers finally show a bit of common sense

Coda • GREG BEAN

My father died a hard death from lung cancer in 1983. From the first diagnosis, about six months before he passed, there was never any real hope, since his type of cancer is nearly always fatal. More...

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Schools

Georgian Court University graduates 686 students

LAKEWOOD — Georgian Court University held its 2009 centennial commencement exercises on May 15 on its historic national landmark campus in Lakewood. Degrees were granted to 441 undergraduates and 245 graduate students. More...

Hopkins student has much riding on cross-country trek

4K for Cancer event to raise awareness, research funds
BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer

Even avid bikers might be daunted by a 4,000-mile trek across the U.S., but not Caitlin Leach, of Freehold Township. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Bartley Healthcare has been honored with three awards from the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) this year. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Edward Reynolds, 6, examines a race car from New Egypt Speedway that was on display at New Egypt Day, May 16, in Plumsted Township. Activities for children and adults were held at Oakford Lake Park on Front Street. More...

Vislocky joins town council

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Curtis Vislocky has been appointed to serve as a member of the Howell Township Council. He was appointed at the governing body's May 12 special workshop meeting. Vislocky replaced Michael Howell, who recently resigned due to personal reasons. More...

Hall of Fame honors New Jersey soldier

Howell's Brian Brennan continues rehabilitation from serious injuries
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

On May 3, 2009, U.S. Army First Lt. Brian Brennan, 25, of Howell stood alone as the very first honoree to receive the New Jersey Hall of Fame's Unsung Hero award. He not only stood, but he walked out on stage after being introduced by U.S. More...

Fun at New Egypt Day

ERIC SUCAR staff Jessica Lawrence, 4, of New Egypt, runs through one of the obstacle courses that were set up at the annual New Egypt Day festival held at Oakford Lake Park in Plumsted on May 16. More...

Planners deny proposal for Grawtown Rd. homes

JACKSON — Planning Board members have voted 8-1 to deny a court remand application, RG-2 Associates, primarily on two issues: a developer's agreement and because board members said the applicant did not satisfy the submission requirements of More...

Freehold native returns with The Lights Out

Adam Ritchie now lives in Boston; band will play May 23 gig at The Saint
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

Amusician with deep roots in Freehold Township will rock the Asbury Park music scene with his band at 9 p.m. May 23. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Kevin J. Kegney, son of Linda Kegney of Lakewood, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Jersey Fresh marked with another death

Olympian loses mount to 'Saw Tooth Oxer' jump
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

For the third year in a row, tragedy marred the Jersey Fresh CCI**/***/CIC*** held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. A horse died on the cross-country course during this year's show, which took place May 7-10. More...

Gov. places conditional veto on housing bill

Makes suggestions about legislation that could convert age-restricted units
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

On May 4, Gov. Jon Corzine placed a conditional veto on state Senate bill 2577 that would permit the conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-age-restricted housing developments. More...

Libertarian Party selects candidate for governor

The New Jersey State Libertarian Party's state board has selected Kenneth R. Kaplan as its candidate for governor. Kaplan has a lifelong familiarity with New Jersey's residents and issues, according to a statement from the Libertarian Party. More...

Bulletin Board

St. Padre Pio trip slated for June 27

The Lakewood Community School has seats available for a bus trip to St. Padre Pio National Center and Shrine in Barto, Pa., on June 27. More...

Jam Fest in Jackson will help charities

Jam Fest 3 will be hosted by the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, June 20 at noon. The event will feature 27 bands. More...

Grounds for Sculpture trip slated for June 20

LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Community School has scheduled a trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Township followed by a visit to the Princeton University Art Museum on June 20. More...

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Opinion

May - Diligence is the word!

"Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer." Geoffrey Charlesworth Have you lately seen your resident woodchuck? More...

Just shut the door and walk away

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

When our oldest son, Vernon, left for college last August, it was apparent that neatness wasn't on his mind. More...

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Sports

Howell man hired to follow legendary Wolf as Brick grid coach

BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Despite the lastminute appeals by Warren H. Wolf, parents and students, the Brick Township Board of Education stood by its man and unanimously hired Patrick C. More...

Warriors win Ocean County softball crown

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

For the New Egypt High School softball team, winning the Ocean County Tournament title had been one championship the Warriors struggled to attain. More...

Racing resumes at Wall Stadium

Drivers in Wall Stadium's Red Bank Sleep Shoppe Modified stock car division are looking at big money when they return to action on May 23 for the Memorial Day Weekend Twin 30s at the Wall Township speedway. More...

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