Category: Tri-Town News

  • Decision awaited on possible school closing

    Howell school board, administrators look for ways to reduce spending BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer With a projected $5 million deficit looming for the 2009-10 budget, a declining pupil enrollment and the need to come into line with what the state deems to be adequate spending, administrators in the Howell K-8 School District have been…

  • Former student teaches art class

    JACKSON — “Young Picasso,” a new after-school art program at the St. Aloysius School, has entered its fifth week for thirdand fourth-graders who love art. “Students who are participating in the ‘Young Picasso’ program are enhancing their artistic skills and having a great time as well,” said Olive Taylor, the school’s public relations director. “Cory…

  • Teen helps supply food for seniors

    Neighbors came through with donations when asked to help Howell Senior Center BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Matthew Costanzo, 17, a senior at Howell High School, received a great deal of support from his neighbors after he asked them to donate food to the Howell Senior Center. Matthew Costanzo of Howell is an example of what…

  • My Farm housing plan debated in Upper Freehold

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — More than 50 people attended the third and final joint meeting of the Upper Freehold Township Committee and Planning Board regarding the town’s Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) obligation. While most of those who spoke during the public hearing at Allentown High School on Nov. 24 lauded…

  • Gov. OKs pilot program for surplus state vehicles

    Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Mercer) that would establish a pilot program allowing surplus state motor vehicles to be used by clients in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for transport to their work places or job training programs was signed into law by Gov. Jon Corzine on…

  • School incidents reported

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL — Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden presented the Howell K-8 School District’s Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2007-08 school year during a recent meeting of the Board of Education. The state requires school administrators to present the report to the public each year. Golden said there were 16…

  • Local youths headed for national event

    PLUMSTED — For the fourth consecutive year, Plumsted teams have advanced to the nationals. The New Egypt Junior PeeWee Dance and New Egypt Junior Midget Cheer teams are facing off against the nation’s best at the 2008 Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships being held this weekend at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex…

  • Officials: Water rate hike OK’d

    Company sought 23%; deal said to be 10% over three years BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Howell residents who receive their water service from the New Jersey- American Water Co. will see an increase in the amount of their water bill in December. Howell Township Manager Helene Schlegel said a settlement regarding an increase in…

  • Reina elected interim mayor

    But attempt to fill vacant council seat stalls in 2-2 vote BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Michael Reina has been elected Jackson’s interim mayor by the members of the Township Council. Michael Reina In the wake of Mark Seda’s resignation as mayor last week, the council on Nov. 25 voted 3-1 to name Reina, who…