Category: Tri-Town News

  • Forum looks at impact of education agenda

    Officials anticipate cuts to state aid, pre-K funding in Christie administration BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The state budget deficit and probable cuts to state aid for school districts were the focus of a public forum on the changes anticipated for New Jersey schools under Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s administration. Lynne Strickland, executive director of…

  • Shore Conference Tournament

    Howell High School’s Dru Thomas (back) tries to maintain control of Jackson Memorial High School’s Mike Shupin during their 112-pound bout in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals on Jan. 30 at Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin. Shupin won this bout, 4-2, and the Jaguars defeated the Rebels, 33-18. In the tournament’s championship match, Jackson Memorial…

  • Howell sewer rep disputes town’s figure on increase

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer AHowell representative on the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA) disagrees with Howell’s CFO about how much the township’s sewer rates could rise in 2010. Suzanne Veitengruber, who is one of Howell’s two representatives on the MRRSA, took issue with Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Filiatreault’s suggestion that officials should…

  • Density an issue in Jackson Mews

    Jackson Planning Board is reviewing application for 2,500-home project BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Members of the Jackson Planning Board have started a new review of Jackson Mews, a development of 2,531 homes proposed by Leigh Realty of Brick Township. The application was remanded to the Planning Board following legal action. Jackson Mews would include…

  • Furry and feathered pets welcome at veterinary practice

    Exotic-pet specialist offers advice on care of not-so-common companions BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Not every pet owner has a cat or a dog. For those who have birds, small mammals or reptiles, referred to as “exotics” in the veterinary world, medical care for their animals may be hard to find. Above: Veterinarian Jennifer Fanders…

  • Family mourns Howell man felled by blow at area party

    Milton Love Jr.’s death ruled a homicide; investigation continues in Toms River BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Gwen Love was a little worried when her son Milton Love Jr. announced he had found a job driving a cab in Red Bank a few months ago. “When he first told me he was…

  • Emergency squads may rework building plans

    Property on Rt. 528, Plumsted, could still be sought as site for fire co., first aid headquarters BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A plan to construct a new building that would house the New Egypt Fire Department and the New Egypt First Aid Squad is back under consideration. “Right now we are kind…

  • Council wants more info about corporate center

    Route 9 office building is one possibility for new Howell town hall BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Although the Township Council has yet to make a decision regarding the ultimate location of the municipal complex, the governing body recently voted unanimously to move forward with a plan to acquire more information about the…

  • Couples will renew vows

    JACKSON — The Hope of Glory Worship Center, which meets at 780 Paterson Road, is offering married couples a chance to renew their wedding vows. “With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, the Hope of Glory Worship Center is offering all married couples an opportunity to renew their wedding vows on Feb. 14,” said…