• Military surplus transfer to have additional oversight in New Jersey

    Gov. Chris Christie has signed two bills into law that will regulate the flow of surplus military equipment from the federal government to local police departments. The bills give the state attorney general and local municipalities a level of oversight whenever local law enforcement agencies attempt to acquire excess military-grade weaponry and vehicles from the…

  • Parents have concerns about reconfiguration

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Parents have had their say about a plan that could result in the reconfiguration of the schools in the Howell K-8 School District. The Board of Education’s Community Interaction Committee, which is comprised of board members, district administrators and members of the public, met on March 19…

  • Howell school reconfiguration proposal must be reconsidered

    YOUR TURN MEREDITH PATTERSON GUEST COLUMN Yes, my involvement in the Howell K-8 School District reconfiguration saga all started because it affects my children. That is a fact I won’t dispute, so don’t bother using it to attack my motivation or competence. Don’t question the validity of any of the legitimate concerns emerging from formerly…

  • Revaluation process causes much anxiety

    This letter is in regard to a new pilot program in Monmouth County which will revalue homes yearly for taxation purposes. There will be required inspections once every five years, then speculation about values based on the prices of sold properties. Everyone else will be taxed on those values instead of the real value of…

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    MATT DENTON Easter cupcakes are ready to be served following the Millstone Township Easter Egg Hunt at Wagner Farm on March 28.

  • Jackson board plans to spend $1M on capital improvements

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education has adopted a tentative budget of $146.73 million for the 2015-16 school year that could raise the average homeowner’s school tax bill by $155. The 2015-16 budget will be supported by the collection of $77.7 million in taxes from Jackson’s residential…

  • Howell lowers sewer charge

    HOWELL — The Howell Township Council has adopted an ordinance reducing sewer user charges. According to the ordinance, sewer user charges will be for residential dwellings with kitchen facilities, such as a singlefamily or multifamily dwelling and mobile homes. The minimum sewer rental charge will be $736 per year per residential dwelling with kitchen facilities.…

  • Howell moves to ban use of charcoal grills in parks

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council is considering changes to cooking regulations in Howell’s parks in an effort to keep the parks well-maintained, safe and clean for users. On March 16, the council introduced an ordinance amending the playground and facility use policy to prohibit the use of charcoal and…

  • Area man committed to being lifelong blood donor

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer George Lerner, 73, recently celebrated his entrance into the “10 Gallon Donor Club,” meaning he has made 80 blood donations. George Lerner is a hero and a lifesaver, and he does it all without even getting out of a chair. Lerner, 73, of Marlboro, recently celebrated his entrance into the…

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