• Jackson panel members named

    JACKSON — After some delay, the members of Jackson’s Going Green Committee have officially been appointed to terms that will end in June 2011. The committee members were appointed by the Township Council during the Aug. 10 meeting of the governing body. At a previous council meeting, Councilwoman Bobbie Rivere asked that the appointments be…

  • Nonprofits will not be charged for school use

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Kill it. That sums up Howell K-8 School District Board of Education member Timothy P. O’Brien’s take on a policy amendment that would have allowed administrators to charge nonprofit groups a fee for using school facilities. “The community has made it quite clear,” O’Brien said before a…

  • Greater Media shows budding journalists the ropes

    Park System campers get a look at how newspapers work The future of journalism looks bright if the participants of the Monmouth County Park System’s Camp Correspondents are any indication. Based at Dorbrook Park, Colts Neck, the weeklong camp featured a range of activities for youngsters who enjoy writing: they learned how to gather news,…

  • Fees for sports and clubs remain an issue in Howell

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Sometime this week, Howell K-8 School District administrators will have a better idea of just how much middle school sports programs and clubs will cost participants during the 2010-11 school year. Participation in sports and clubs is no longer included in the district’s budget, and students who want to…

  • Fund Raiser for First aid Squad

    Reimer Leuth (l), of Brick Township, and his son, Joe, 10, wait for the start of the first motorcycle run held at the Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1, Kent Road, Howell, on Aug. 14. The motorcycle ride was a fundraiser for the first aid squad. More photos at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR…

  • Selection of bus. admin. questioned

    Jackson council members raise several concerns about mayor’s selection BY REBECCA MORTON BY REBECCA Staff Writer Q uestions concerning a potential new employee’s qualifications and possible nepotism issues were raised during the Aug. 10 Jackson Township Council meeting in relation to the appointment of a new business administrator. Councilman Mike Kafton, Councilwoman Bobbie Rivere and…

  • Horse racing needs time to adapt to changes

    GUEST COLUMN THOMAS LUCHENTO Iam Thomas Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey. In that capacity, I represent the thousands of drivers, trainers, breeders and caretakers who, because of their passion and skill, are engaged in the sport of harness racing. I say passion because if you do not love…

  • business briefs •••

    The Howell Chamber of Commerce will host a Breakfast Bonanza networking event 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Chick-fil- A, 4881 Route 9 north, Howell. Maureen Brown from PNC Bank will speak at the meeting. Admission is free to chamber members, $5 for prospective members. Refreshments can by purchased. Details: 732- 363-4114; www.howellchamber.com. The Howell Chamber…

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