December 31, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Howell zoners pave way for apartments

Proposed development is part of Howell's COAH plan
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

An apartment complex has been given its first green light by the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the applicant's representatives will soon be seeking site plan approval for the development. The proposed 60-unit rental complex on a 7. More...

Town, police pleased with new agreement

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — The Township Council and the Howell Police Department have finalized the terms of a new contract, and have done so in record time, according to municipal officials. More...

County freeholder reports jail expansion on schedule

Work on the 140,000-square-foot expansion of the Ocean County Jail in Toms River continues to move forward on schedule, according to county officials. "The project continues to move along smoothly," said Ocean County Freeholder John P. More...

Assistance available for new moms in need

While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. More...

Fourth-graders help Mercy Center

JACKSON — Fourth-graders at the St. Aloysius School recently followed in the footsteps of previous fourth-grade students. More...

Services to seniors to continue in 2010

Anutritious meal, a knowledgeable staff and proven programs are at the center of the services provided to older adults living in Ocean County. More...

Trainees sought for emergency team

JACKSON — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for new trainees to use their abilities in case of an emergency or a disaster. More...

Citizen emergency response training will begin on Jan. 5

PLUMSTED — The township's Office of Emergency Management is offering free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in eight weekly two-hour sessions 1-3 p.m. beginning Jan. 5 at the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road. More...

Letters

Mayor has right to control funds for upgrades

At the Dec. 22 meeting of the Jackson Township Council, a big deal was made by the council president because the mayor was attempting to spend funds that the council had already allocated to sports field construction, on sports field construction. More...

A small idea has grown into a successful event in Jackson Township

Several years ago a tiny ember of an idea glowed in the minds of Westlake residents Honey Greenberg and Linda Selznick, who presented their idea to Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, executive director, Chabad of Central and South Jersey, who agreed to help fa More...

For the record

The amount of snow that fell in Jackson during the snow storm of Dec. 19 was 23.5 inches, according to the National Weather Bureau in Mount Holly. A photo caption in the Dec. More...

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Obituaries

Charles F. "Chuck" Barker

41, of North Hanover and formerly of New Egypt

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Thirza Kahl

84, of Whiting and formerly of New Egypt

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Robert R. Adams

80, of New Egypt

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Business

Business Briefs

Lou Scatigna, of Jackson, has made a career with a unique brand of financial advice. More...

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DPW had a lot to handle during recent snowstorm

Department director gives council an explanation of what occurred on Dec. 19
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Asnowstorm that blanketed Jackson on Dec. 19 has raised several issues regarding the cleanup effort made by the township in the days that followed the storm. More...

Jewish joy reflected in klezmer music

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Afeeling of "freilach" (Yiddish for happy or cheerful) recently came to Jackson. Guests who attended a performance of the Odessa Klezmer Band at the Jackson library on Dec. More...

Author knows highs and lows of coasters

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE — Many people find roller coasters exhilarating for their high speeds and steep drops, but there are still many others who remain frightened of scream machines and have yet to experience the thrill. More...

Howell may give teens chance to get involved

Councilman Gotto says young people's enthusiasm could be a boost to town
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — A youth committee intended to develop teenagers' leadership skills and provide opportunities to improve Howell is poised to become an official municipal body in January. More...

Designer of Bell Labs building focus of museum exhibit

BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

After the Second World War, the United States emerged not only as an economic power but as an architectural one as well. More...

Former property manager pleads guilty in U.S. court

Charles Amon, a former property manager in Lakewood, pleaded guilty earlier this month to conspiring to commit extortion, admitting he agreed to arrange meetings between Jeffrey Williamson, then a Lakewood housing inspector, and a cooperating witne More...

Bulletin Board

Jan. 28 program at Jackson library will address bullying and cliques

JACKSON — "Tools for Teens and Adults: Bullying and Girl Cliques" will be presented to teens (ages 12 and up), parents, educators, clergy and youth workers at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. More...

Driver safety program coming to Howell

HOWELL — AARP's 55-Alive Driver Safety Program, an eight-hour refresher course for those 50 years of age and older, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 and Jan. 22 at the Howell Senior Citizens Center in the Howell municipal complex. More...

Datebook

• A blood drive will be conducted by the Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Call 732-928-4400 for appointments. Walk-in donors are also welcome. More...

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Sports

Howell is the hunted in A North wrestling

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It is a new wrestling season, but things have not changed at the top of the local mat scene. Coach John Gagliano's Howell High School Rebels remain the team the other schools in the Shore Conference A North Division will be going after. More...

Warriors, Hubert shooting for success in hoop season

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

The New Egypt High School boys basketball team hopes to leave behind some struggles at the end of the preseason and in its final two scrimmages as it bids for a further advance into the postseason with highly touted 6-9 junior center Desmond Hubert More...

Briefs

U-13 Howell United Tsunami girls travel soccer team is looking for a goalkeeper. Experience in the position is helpful but not necessary. Individual must be born between Aug. 1, 1996, and July 31, 1997. Details: Mike Blazis at 732-363-7396. More...

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