• Peter Pan

    TOP PICK Jack Sweeney (l-r), Michael Friedman, Jennifer Townsend and Jordan Gilbert in Peter Pan. Phoenix Productions will present its revival of the immortal Broadway musical, “Peter Pan,” beginning Nov. 13 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. This musical depicts the adventures of Peter, a mischievous young boy afraid of growing up, as…

  • Former school will receive new name

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — A renaming ceremony for the former Southard School, Kent Road, will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 and members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The former elementary school will be renamed the Howell Community Enrichment Center at Southard School. The…

  • Troop 300 paddle auction set for Nov. 21

    HOWELL — St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop 300 in Howell will sponsor its annual Paddle Auction fundraiser at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 in the St. Veronica Church cafeteria, 4215 Route 9, Howell. Doors open 6 p.m. for the gift preview. Proceeds will fund programs and equipment for Troop 300. Families are welcome to attend the…

  • Brookdale Big Band to perform Nov. 14

    The Brookdale Big Band will celebrate three decades of swing, jazz and entertainment with an anniversary concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Performing the repertoire of jazz greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman, the Brookdale…

  • Residents should remain on alert for utility scams

    JACKSON – Fraudulent phone calls made by people claiming to work for Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) have prompted municipal officials to ask residents to stay alert for scams. According to officials, JCP&L representatives have reached out to Jackson to issue alerts of potential scam artists who pose as employees of the utility company…

  • Pupils to research history of township and families

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – For the second consecutive year, the only grant awarded by the New Jersey Education Association Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education in Ocean County went to an educator in the Plumsted Township School District. Rita Williams, an art teacher at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary…

  • Preliminary approval granted for apartment development

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to the Walters Group to construct the Howell Family Apartments at the intersection of West Farms and Fort Plains roads, Howell. There will be 72 apartments for individuals of all ages and the apartments will be rented in accordance with New…

  • DATEBOOK

     Jackson Youth Football and Cheerleading is seeking vendors and crafters for a holiday craft fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Details: Robin Weisselberg at [email protected]  The New Egypt High School band and drill team will sponsor a holiday wreath sale. Live 24-inch evergreen (balsam) wreaths crafted to…

  • Council awards road work pact

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has awarded a $2 million contract to C.J. Hesse Inc., Atlantic Highlands, and the firm will complete road improvements throughout Jackson. Officials received bids from four firms that were seeking to be awarded the contract: C.J. Hesse, $1,991,954; Meco Inc., $2,188,590; Earle Asphalt, $2,192,613; and…

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