October 15, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Developer tests law in Howell

Applicant seeks permission to change age-restricted units to non-age-restricted

Representatives of an approved development of 171 age-restricted homes appeared before the Howell Planning Board in the hope of converting their proposed development to one in which there will not be any age restrictions. More...

Guests retain fond memories of resort

Bergerville bungalow colony in Howell was a destination for vacationers for years

HOWELL — It is difficult to believe that Howell, which is a bustling municipality of more than 50,000 people, was once referred to as "the country. More...

Protector of America's wilds

Conservation photographer from Millstone creates book of National Park images

Millstone Township's landscape inspired native Ian Shive to venture into the American backcountry and start shooting to defend the wilderness. Shive, 31, is one of the youngest nature photographers in the industry. More...

Giant flea market to benefit foundation

Kidz-4-Kidz, a local performing arts group dedicated to helping children with cancer through The Ashley Lauren Foundation, will host Treasures for Change, a giant flea market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. More...

Six seek two seats in Howell

HOWELL — Residents who go to the polls in Howell on Nov. 3 will elect two people to serve one-year unexpired terms on the Township Council. There are six candidates in the field. The top two vote-getters will win the one-year unexpired terms. More...

Parents key in fight vs. drugs

PLUMSTED — The Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, 44 North Main St., will host the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's "15-Minute Child Break" program on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. More...

Letters

Writer says Stallone is the right choice for mayor

Mayor Angelo Stallone. That sure has a nice ring to it. Of all of the people running for mayor in Jackson, he is the only one who does not have his head stuck in the sand. More...

Council members correct to reject billboards

Iam writing about an issue that came before the Jackson Township Council recently. The mayor presented an ordinance with no background information for first reading on Aug. 25. More...

Elect Mike Reina mayor to preserve stability in Jackson Township

From July 1, 2006, until Jackson Mayor Michael Reina took office, this town suffered from instability and recrimination. In his few months in office, Mayor Reina has restored open government, volunteerism and effective leadership. More...

Columns

Give me calories, and the more the better

There was a story in the newspapers last week about a study done in New York City that found — and hold onto your hats here — that people don't pay much attention to the calorie counts when they're ordering meals from a fast-food place. More...

Sports

Warriors making bid for first playoff berth

The New Egypt High School girls soccer team has never qualified to compete in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state soccer tournament. More...

Ryan, Rebels click in win over Braves

Jimmy Ryan was not anxious to leave the football field on the campus of Howell High School on the night of Oct. 9. "I'm enjoying this," Ryan said after leading Howell (5-0) to a 48-21 win over ManalapanHigh School on the Rebels' home turf. More...

Brookdale soccer team ranked No. 5 in nation

Howell H.S. grad Joe Parella among top scorers in U.S.

There is a reason that Mike Costa maintains a large roster. His Brookdale Community College men's soccer team has been playing every other day for much of the season and the schedule has taken a toll on the players. More...

Photo

The Howell High School Marching Rebels walk tall as they participate in the annual Long Branch Columbus Day parade on Oct. 11. More...

HHS named arts education model school

Howell High School, home to the Freehold Regional High School District Fine and Performing Arts Academy, has been named a model school for arts education as part of the New Jersey Model Schools in the Arts Project. More...

'Sculpted & Sewn' exhibit to feature two N.J. artists

Depictions of the lives of women past and present unite in "Sculpted and Sewn," a joint exhibit of New Jersey artists Diane Savona, of Passaic, and Mira Welnowska, of Jackson. The exhibit opened on Oct. 5 and will run through Oct. 30 in the M. More...

Signs expected to slow traffic on local roads

In what could be the start of a countywide program, two sets of solar-powered radar speed signs designed to slow down traffic are already working in Lacey and Jackson townships, with a third nearly ready in Brick Township. More...

Fundraiser hopes to ease burden of breast cancer

Avanti Day Resort is the kind of place a woman goes to feel better about herself. Now Avanti, named national Salon of the Year by Salon Today, is doing something to help many women who are fighting breast cancer feel better as well. More...

Aaaah . . . early fall!

Iplan out my gardening chores like army maneuvers, inching up, day by day, to the final battle scene: fall cleanup. More...

Resident in national spotlight with new best-selling book

PLUMSTED — "The Early Show," "Inside Edition" and "Extra" are just some of the recent television appearances by Plumsted resident Marti Rulli, who is the author of "Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour," currently on the national best seller l More...

Bulletin Board

'Benefit for Natalie' will aid child

A"Benefit for Natalie" will be held on Oct. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Headliner in Neptune. The event will be an afternoon of fun for the entire family. More...

Food pantry plans two Oct. distributions

JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will hold two separate distribution dates for the month of October. A special distribution will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 for clients of the food pantry who are handicapped or over 60 years old. More...

Knights schedule Oct. 23 charity golf outing

The Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council No. 6201 will hold its 11th annual Charity Golf Scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Oct. 23 at Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township. More...

Opinion

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For the record

Kayla Vengen is a solid all-around performer and Taryn Thomore excels on vault and floor exercise as members of the Jackson Liberty High School gymnastics team. The names of these student-athletes were misspelled in an Oct. More...

Schools

40 years of learning celebrated

Administrators, teachers, students proud to be part of Johnson School

Students, teachers, administrators and alumni gathered at the Howard C. Johnson School, Larsen Road, in Jackson recently to celebrate the school's 40th anniversary. More...

New Egypt Middle School chosen for Dept. of Education program

PLUMSTED — The New Egypt Middle School has been selected as one of only 33 Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Lab Schools by the New Jersey Department of Education and Educational Information and Resource Center Project. More...

Older students help ease transition to high school

PLUMSTED — Upperclassmen at New Egypt High School are trying to make things easier for students who have entered the ninth grade. More...