September 17, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Council OKs lease with school board

Howell municipal offices will be moving to Southard School

Following a last-ditch flurry of questions and comments from residents, the Howell Township Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education that will allow municipal offices to be moved from the More...

Lions help to restore playground

JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Lions Club are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work throughout the month of September and beyond to help the community and its special-needs children by restoring the "Field of Dreams" playground. More...

Town applies for $300K state green energy grant

PLUMSTED — A state Department of Environmental Protection Greenhouse Gas Reduction grant in the amount of $300,000 for land use planning and transportation, efficiency of transportation systems, and strengthening local economies has been appl More...

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CERT members learn how to control a fire

JACKSON — Members of Jackson's Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) are training to become certified in fire control. With the help of volunteer firefighters Michael Grossman, Mim Stacy and Lt. GerardMoroney, from Fire District No. More...

Consideration to be given to zoning change

HOWELL — A rezoning request put forth by a developer was given the go-ahead by Howell Township Council members to move forward with planner Robert Melvin for a zoning suitability evaluation of its application. In a 4-1 vote at its Sept. More...

A journey out of the darkness into the light

Jennifer Sands writes about the loss of her husband on 9/11 & finding her way to the Lord

Jim Sands could not take the commute from Brick Township in Ocean County to lower Manhattan anymore. He had vertigo working on the 103rd floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center. His office often swayed in the wind up in the clouds. More...

Medical office building comes before planners

JACKSON — The Planning Board has not reached a decision on an applicant's plan to construct a medical office building on Bennetts Mills Road near the intersection of Manhattan Street. More...

Firm supports volunteerism

JACKSON — When Sergio Mezzina isn't helping to provide water to thousands of New Jersey residents, he can be found providing opportunities to Boy Scout Troop 204 in Jackson. More...

Firm will add antennas to existing monopole

JACKSON — The Planning Board has granted approval for the placement of six antennas on an existing monopole on Six Flags Boulevard. The application was heard at the Aug. 17 meeting of the Planning Board. More...

Letters

Editor shows lack of concern for other people

This letter is about Managing Editor Mark Rosman's voting dilemma in his recent column "Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters." Am I to understand that Mr. More...

Candidates' words and actions tell different stories in Jackson

This letter is in response to an article that appeared in the July 30, 2009, issue of the Tri-Town News. I noticed the dazzling article praising Jackson Township Council President Mike Kafton and his running mate, Howard Tilis. More...

Opinion

The dreaded hardware store ordeal

Some people like to recreate for fun. They like to while away the hours reading books by a babbling brook, indulging in a game of golf, or perhaps fancy a country drive. We Clinches like to be productive when it comes to entertainment. More...

Schools

Youths will learn about journalism

HOWELL — Young residents of Howell will soon have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of journalism in Communication Station for Kids, a new program that aims to educate students on various aspects of the communication field. More...

Driver, student injured in bus accident

HOWELL — Two people were injured when a school bus collided head-on with a lighting pole in the Howell Commons shopping center parking lot at 7:25 a.m. Sept. 3. More...

Myers is the quiet storm

Here we are deep in September. Fall is in the air. Children are back to school. The Pop Warner, high school, college and professional football seasons have begun. If all that excitement isn't enough, it is also hurricane season. More...

Business

Business Briefs

PSE&G recently awarded the Jackson Renegades, a fast-pitch girls travel softball team, a $300 grant as part of the company's Support for Sports program. The company gave the grant on behalf of Frank Hruschka, a troubleshooter for PSE&G. More...

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Jackson Liberty High School senior Taylor Cwalinski returns a shot to her opponent from Monsignor Donovan High School, Ashley Rodriguez, during a match between the Lions and the Griffins on Sept. 9 in Jackson. More...

Charges not likely in aftermath of accident

The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a young Jackson resident is not expected to be charged with any violations. The fatal accident occurred on Farmingdale Road near the intersection of Sapphire Drive in Jackson at about 10 p.m. Sept. More...

Heroes, victims honored on Sept. 11

The Westlake adult community in Jackson has once again honored the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America. Residents and invited guests gathered at the community's clubhouse on Sept. More...

Reina, Bressi seek mayor, council seats

JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina and Planning Board Chairman Ken Bressi have announced their candidacy for the positions of mayor and councilman, respectively. More...

Sept.: Fall is staggering in

Weeks of brilliant color are ahead, and it is time to think about your spring garden. Bulbs, those buried treasures, are the easiest and most diverse way to add excitement to your spring garden. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Pvt. David Wood Jr., son of David and Kathy Wood of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. More...

Orchid auction coming to Colts Neck firehouse

The largest orchid auction in New Jersey is scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537 (a quarter-mile west of Route 34), Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m., with doors open for previewing at 9:30 a.m. More...

Disease confirmed in Jackson

JACKSON — The Ocean County Health Department has received notification from the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratory that eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been found in a mosquito pool submitted from Jackson. More...

Brandeis Westlake receives Chapter of the Year Award

JACKSON — The Westlake Chapter of Brandeis National Committee, located in the active adult community of Westlake in Jackson, was honored to receive the Chapter of the Year Award. More...

Local singer lands a slot on MTV's 'Starmaker'

Bayshore native poised for career as music superstar

Ever since she was 6 years old, Bayshore native Lauriana Mae knew she wanted to be a singer. She recalled a tiny boom box her mother used to record her very first tracks on cassette tapes. More...

Bulletin Board

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• The Jackson Women of Today will hold two food distribution dates for September. A special distribution will be held on Sept. 23 for clients who are handicapped or over 60 years old from 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. More...

Playground to be closed for repairs

JACKSON — The Jackson Jungle playground at the Jackson Justice Complex, West Veterans Highway, will be closed during November for upgrades. More...

OCREA will host 50th anniversary luncheon

The Ocean County Retired Educators Association (OCREA) will host its 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood on Oct. 15. More...

Columns

Wilson took page from Manalapan's playbook

It looks like South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson wasn't listening when I called for an end to rude behavior a few weeks ago. By now, everyone's heard about the moment when Wilson — forgetting that he was in the well of the U.S. More...

Sports

Jaguars seek return to state grid playoffs

Qualifying for the NJSIAA state playoffs was customary for the Jackson Memorial High School football team until the 2008 season came along. More...

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Jackson Liberty High School junior Nicole Way serves to her opponent from Monsignor Donovan High School, Hannah Buchan, during a match between the Lions and the Griffins on Sept. 9 in Jackson. More...

Special event at speedway Oct. 24

Wall Stadium promoter Jim Morton has announced a change in format for the upcoming Tommy Comerford Memorial set for Oct. 24. More...