• Public hearing June 9 on municipal budget

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A public hearing on Howell’s 2009 municipal budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at Town Hall during the Township Council’s workshop meeting. The council has proposed a spending plan that totals $41 million for 2009 and depends on the collection of $19.4 million in local…

  • Councilman to be named

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer As a result of Councilman Michael Howell’s resignation on May 5, the Howell Township Council was expected to appoint a replacement during its May 12 special workshop meeting. Michael J. Howell The May 12 meeting was held after this issue of the Tri-Town News went to press. The new council…

  • Open government advocate settles issues with Howell

    John Paff tries to ensure that officials act in the open BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer John Paff, a member of the New Jersey Libertarian Party who serves as what he has called an “open government advocate,” has settled a complaint he filed with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office regarding unclear discussions the Howell Township…

  • Voices sing out

    ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Howell High School chorus perform for an audience that turned out for Choralpalooza 2009, which was held at the high school on May 7. The chorus performed songs from the classical, world and popular music genres.

  • Datebook

    • The Ocean County Retired Educators Association will host its spring meeting and luncheon at the Quality Inn, Toms River, at 11 a.m. May 14. The cost of the luncheon is $22 per person. Reservation forms can be found at www.ocrea.net. Details: 732-854- 2253. • Barbara Meyer Darlin, costume historian and designer, will present a…

  • Veterans sought for Memorial Day event

    Members of the Lakewood community are preparing to honor all veterans and those now serving in the military, at Lakewood’s traditional Memorial Day ceremonies set for Monday, May 25, starting with the raising of the American flag at 9:45 a.m. at Lakewood’s town square, Clifton Avenue. After the flag is raised to full staff, accompanied…

  • Fun Run and New Egypt Day May 16

    Plumsted Township School District’s Fun Run between the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School (44 North Main St.) and New Egypt High School (117 Evergreen Road) and the primary school (131 Evergreen Road) will be held May 16. Doors will open at 7 a.m. for registration at the elementary school, followed by the Fun Run…

  • Fundraiser will aid injured Jackson girl

    JACKSON — A fundraiser will be held for a Jackson high school student who was critically injured in a car accident. “Cheers for Chelsey” will be held at 6 p.m. May 15. Members of the Jackson Police Department and the New Jersey State Police will compete in a flag football game at the Pop Warner…

  • Soccer game to aid Jackson Food Pantry

    It will be a fun-filled night of soccer when the Jackson Soccer Club recreation coaches play one another in a charity game to benefit the Jackson Food Pantry. The game will take place on May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Justice Complex, West Veterans Highway. Those attending are asked to bring nonperishable food…

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