After 10 years, builder, homeowner settle suit Tracey Kelly fought with K Hovnanian over home construction BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Howell homeowner/activist Tracey Kelly has reached a monetary settlement in her lawsuit with builder K Hovnanian. More ...      Brick Memorial running back Vinnie Falkiewicz is stopped inches shy of the goal Line by Howell's David Hayes during the Rebels' Central Jersey Group IV semifinal win in Howell on Friday. For story, see sports. More ... Omnipoint wins approval for Ramtown cell tower BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - Despite passionate pleas from Ramtown residents, the zoning board has approved the construction of a 150-foot-tall telecommunications tower by Omnipoint Communications on the property of the Ramtown Fire Company, Ramtown-Greenville Road. More ... Thanksgiving sweetness      Abby Simons, 4, and her dad, Jon, fill their trays with all of the foods that are part of a Thanksgiving dinner during a Thanksgiving celebration at the Land O' Pines School, Howell, on Nov. 15. More ... Howell continues to work on affordable housing plan BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - The township's 487-unit state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan will undergo changes in the coming weeks. More ... Jackson council supports Assembly ethics reform BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      JACKSON - All government officials must be accountable to their constituents at all levels of government. That was the message delivered by Councilwoman Ann Updegrave at the Nov. 13 Township Council meeting during council comments. More ... Pianist blends lessons of composers' lives, works BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      Pianist Dennis Kobray brought the spirit of Mozart to the pupils at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, last week. More ... Theater group looking for a permanent home BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      BRICK TOWNSHIP - They live out of a very large suitcase. More ... Landfill owner put county ahead of profit BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      TOMS RIVER -- The death of Ocean County Landfill owner Charles J. Hesse III last week put into perspective just what he did for all of the county's municipalities, Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said. More ... Monmouth donates $25,000 to state's WWII memorial      FREEHOLD - Recognizing the sacrifices made by World War II veterans, particularly those who lost their lives to preserve freedom, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has donated $25,000 toward the fundraising effort to build a memorial in New Jersey. More ... American Cancer Society honors dedicated volunteer      The American Cancer Society presented its most prestigious volunteer honor, the St. George National Award, to Barbara Rabinowitz, of Lakewood, on Nov. 9. More ... Donated clothing offered to sexual assault victims      LAKEWOOD - Sexual assault is a devastating and life-altering event for victims and their families. Often times, following a physical examination in a hospital emergency department, victims of sexual assault are asked to leave their clothing as evidence to be analyzed by law enforcement officials. More ... Equine science update planned      The latest in equine science will be discussed next month at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. More ... Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey      You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More ...