Category: Tri-Town News

  • Mayor has harsh words for recall try

    Howell official says he will not be BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell Mayor Joseph M. DiBella blasted the notice of intent to recall him that was filed last week, calling it a political stunt that he vowed to fight to the end. Reading from a prepared statement at the Jan.…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Kevin Guinan and son Sean, 7, watch as cars race to the finish line during the Cub Scout Pack 150 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 21 at the Griebling School, Howell.

  • Former mayor will not seek manager’s post

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Harvey Morrell has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position of township manager. Although Morrell, Howell’s former mayor and retired police chief, said recently that he was seeking the position, he confirmed this week that he was pulling his name from any further…

  • Author delivers insight on productive workouts

    Paul Burke copes with multiple sclerosis, develops own regimen BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Paul Burke From the circus, to the Air Force, to the big screen, body builder Paul Burke has done it all. Burke, 50, of Marlboro and Massachusetts, recently added author to his long list of achievements after…

  • Voters reject fire district referendum

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — For the second time in five months, voters in Jackson Fire District No. 3 defeated the same two referendum questions. The first election was held on Sept. 27 and the second was held on Jan. 14. Both elections were held on a Saturday between…

  • Organization reaches out with help to working poor

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Patty Cash LAKEWOOD — Ocean County’s working poor are rich in friends at All Saints Episcopal Church. Located at Route 9 and Second Street, the church is one of several host facilities to families that cannot afford a home of their own. The program is sponsored…

  • Split council appoints Lucey to utility authority

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell HOWELL – A divided Township Council last week appointed former councilman Wayne Lucey as Howell’s paid representative to the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA). MRRSA appointees receive a salary and health benefits. In a 3-2 vote, the council named Lucey, who served as an…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Cub Scouts from Pack 150, Howell, watch the race cars they have carefully crafted speed down the track during the annual Pinewood Derby, Jan. 21 at Howell’s Griebling School.

  • Parent-to-Parent support group will meet at Jackson school

    JACKSON — The next session of the Jackson Parent-to-Parent support group will be Jan. 19. The January session will feature Lisa Lane and Ann Russin of the Jackson School District. Lane, the supervisor of special education for grades six through 12, will discuss the Alternate Proficiency Assessment. Russin, a special education teacher, will discuss Semple…