Category: Tri-Town News

  • Decision on new manager pushed to February

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A decision on naming a new township manager is now expected to be made in February. Mayor Joseph M. DiBella made that announcement in a statement he issued this week. He said the decision will be put off until at least the middle of…

  • Solution expected to calm traffic in neighborhood

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell HOWELL — A solution is in the works to the safety concerns generated by motor vehicle traffic in the Winston Park residential development. The decision to close off two streets may prove to be a minor inconvenience for some residents but is needed, according to…

  • College ready to welcome distinctive jazz performers

    Classic jazz performers have found a new venue at the Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River,. Fans of jazz, swing and blues will be entertained by a variety of shows planned for January through April. The Ronny Whyte Trio in Concert: Gershwin, Sinatra and More will perform Jan.…

  • Smokers say ban in bars is a drag

    Smoke-Free Air Act scheduled to take effect in the spring BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Smokers will take their last puff in public places in April when the Smoke-Free Air Act takes effect in New Jersey. Patricia Woodrow is “leaving the state.” The Matawan resident is planning a…

  • Notice filed with town to start recall of Howell mayor

    DiBella labels effort by residents BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer A notice of intent to petition for the recall of Howell Mayor Joseph M. DiBella was filed this week. According to the document filed Tuesday in the office of the municipal clerk, a recall of the mayor is being sponsored by a three-man committee comprised…

  • Retired stock broker now invests in helping others

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Stan Rosenthal helps set up the Open Door hot lunch program at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Freehold. The volunteer donates a great deal of time to the program, which he co-founded. Rosenthal, along with many other volunteers, helps thousands of borough residents in need enjoy hot meals several times a week. Volunteer…

  • Parties are still talking about MythFaire project

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — As the clock ticks down to the election of a new form of government in Jackson, the old one continues to ponder changes to the township’s zoning. A bipartisan subcommittee consisting of Democratic Mayor Sean Giblin and Republican Committeeman Mark Seda will be meeting…

  • Local daily papers cut off from legal advertisements

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Residents won’t be finding municipal legal notices in the Asbury Park Press or the Ocean County Observer this year. Township committeemen, angered with past reporting and editorials published by the two Gannett-owned daily newspapers, have designated The Star-Ledger of Newark and the Trentonian of…

  • Knights to host free throw event

    All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2006 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Jan. 28 at St. Aloysius gymnasium, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. On-site registration will begin at noon and the competition will begin at 12:30…