March 4, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Supt. says budget choices will be painful

Longtime board member Patricia Blood will not run for sixth term
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Possible cuts in state aid in 2010-11 could mean a restructuring of the Howell K-8 School District’s administration and the elimination of non-mandated items such as courtesy busing, according to Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden said. More...

Suspect in party death arrested in East Orange

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Federal authorities recently arrested an Asbury Park man who was wanted in connection with the death of a Howell resident at a party in Toms River. Matthew Hoskins, 22, was arrested without incident by the U.S. More...

Lakewood enacts downtown traffic and safety regulations

LAKEWOOD — In an effort to ensure the safety of pedestrians and keep traffic flowing in downtown Lakewood, the Township Committee has passed two new regulations. More...

Towns urge governor to allow slots at racetracks

Resolutions claim move would benefit land preservation, protect rural way of life, help economy
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

Upper Freehold and Millstone both pride themselves on the amount of land they have in farmland preservation and their rural way of life. More...

Substance abuse to be topic of talk

The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, will host past U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (1977-1979) Joseph A. Califano Jr. on March 8 for a seminar about teens and substance abuse. More...

Officials table sewer rate increase until March 16

Questions remain in Howell about MRRSA charges
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

HOWELL — Why do sewer utility customers in Howell who get wastewater treatment services from the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA) pay more in quarterly sewer fees than neighboring municipalities? More...

Police, prosecutor share services

PLUMSTED — Mayor Ron Dancer has announced that the Township Committee is authorizing additional shared services agreements with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. More...

Jackson officials honor town’s young residents

JACKSON — Several young people were honored during the Feb. 9 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. More...

Blood-sucking plant sings in flower shop

PLUMSTED — New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, Plumsted, will present the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on March 5-6 at 7 p.m. and March 7 at 2 p.m. Admission will be $8 on March 5-6 and $6 on March 7. More...

Letters

Public employees refusing to see reality

Marc Gaswirth’s recent Your Turn guest column (Tri-Town News, Feb. 18) explaining how the state’s contract negotiation rules stack the deck against school boards and taxpaying citizens was excellent. More...

Managing editor’s column is going after the wrong individuals

This letter is in response to the column “School Districts Face A Moment of Truth” by Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Mark Rosman (Tri-Town News, Feb. 25). I am a relatively new teacher. I changed careers in my late 40s. More...

Congress must extend economic relief to Social Security beneficiaries

For the first time since 1975, Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year.F More...

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Obituaries

Aida J. Doolittle

Mrs. Doolittle, 78, of Old Bridge, formerly of Spotswood, died Feb. 18, 2010, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Paul Doolittle, died in 2001. More...

Alexander Vincent Mayer

Mr. Mayer, 69, of the Toms River section of Dover, formerly of Sayreville, died Feb. 13, 2010, at home. He was co-owner of the Sayreville Bar for 45 years and also worked as the bookkeeper for Mayer Catering, Sayreville. More...

Myrna Beth Schulman

Mrs. Schulman, 68, of Jackson, formerly of Middletown, died Feb. 1, 2010, at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. More...

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Sports

Warriors open state play with win over Riverside

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

The New Egypt High School boys basketball team eyed revenge in its NJSIAA South Jersey Group I state sectional tournament opener on March 1 when it took on Riverside High School of Burlington County at home. More...

3 Jaguars win region titles

B.J. Young will lead a contingent of six wrestlers from Jackson Memorial High School into this weekend’s NJSIAA individual state wrestling championships in Atlantic City. More...

Third place in states caps Jags’ big season

Jackson Memorial bowlers distinguished themselves with 2010 performances
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

It has been more than 30 years since the Jackson Memorial High School boys bowling team reached the NJSIAA state tournament finals. More...

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Children of all ages enjoyed a day off from school on Feb. 26 after the latest snowstorm of the winter dumped several inches on western Monmouth County. More...

Work will force road to be closed

Pipes must be replaced under Brewers Bridge Rd.
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Pipes underneath Brewers Bridge Road in Jackson must be replaced, and in order to complete the work the road may have to be closed for three weeks. A detour will be established for motorists in conjunction with the closing of the road. More...

Lola goes to Westminster

Beagle who calls Howell home competes in famous show at Madison Square Garden
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

HOWELL — Her name is Lola. She is a show dog who strutted her stuff as a champion beagle in the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Feb. 15. More...

Library system survey extended

The Monmouth County Library System will extend its community survey on programming for at least two more months in order to reach as many Monmouth County residents as possible, according to Renee B. More...

Rent ordinance carried to April

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — The second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance regarding rent control for apartments and mobile homes will continue at the April 13 meeting of the Jackson Township Council. More...

Suspects charged with trying to peddle drugs

JACKSON — A two-month-long narcotics investigation has culminated with the arrest of four township residents following a motor vehicle stop. Additional arrests have also been made. More...

Westlake Women’s Club tops in fundraising for Komen

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — Year after year, the Women’s Club at Jackson’s Westlake Golf and Country Club adult community has stepped up to the plate, with its members volunteering for many philanthropic activities. More...

Jackson officials may revisit installation of solar panels

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — A second look at solar panels for municipal buildings and Jackson schools may be just around the corner. More...

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Brian Lynch, 4, of Howell, treks back up to the top of the hill next to the Howell municipal building on Preventorium Road as he enjoys some quality sledding time on Feb. 26. More...

Auction to benefit Ocean of Love

JACKSON – The Jackson Women of Today will host its 19th annual charity gift auction at 7:30 p.m. March 19. The event will be held at the reception center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. More...

Bulletin Board

Lakewood library will close for renovations

The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library will be closed March 29 through April 12 for carpet replacement and renovations. Lakewood branch customers may pick up requested items at the Brick branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. More...

NAMI Basics course offered in Toms River

Families who have children with serious behavioral challenges often feel overwhelmed, alone and confused. More...

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Columns

Banks are worried overdraft cash stream will dry up

Coda • GREG BEAN

A young man of my acquaintance is fortunate to still be employed in this dismal economy, but like many young people on his own, he lives paycheck to paycheck. More...

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Schools

Middle school pupils enjoy high-tech NASA lab

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — Pupils who attend the New Egypt Middle School received a taste of the future when NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) sponsored a visit from a mobile science lab through the auspices of Burlington County College. More...

Jackson teacher will be honored by Chabad

Two local women who have fostered traditional Jewish values in their homes and communities while achieving success in demanding careers will be honored at Chabad of Western Monmouth County’s 23rd annual Jewish Women’s Day program on March More...

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