Sides try to work out water-sewer billing issue Howell officials attempting to serve as mediators BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      The parties involved in a battle over water bills have met several times to try to address a situation that Howell homeowners believe is unfair. More ...      Members of the Surflight Theatre troupe bring a live-action performance of the 1970s television cartoon "Schoolhouse Rock" to the stage of the Ramtown School, Howell, on Nov. 16. For the story, see page 31. More ... Bond of love forged in childhood never wavered Local woman recalls caring for brother, mother in prize-winning essay BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      Perhaps the proudest moment of Joseph Flatley's life came last Dec. 17, when the 52-year-old man with Down syndrome sang "Silent Night" at his church's annual Christmas pageant. More ... Library system pays tribute to freeholder      MANALAPAN - Longtime Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, flanked by hundreds of friends and supporters, eloquently thanked the residents of Monmouth County for allowing him to serve for 21 years on the county Board of Freehold-ers. More ... IEP process will be focus of support group meeting      JACKSON - The next session of the Jackson Parent-to-Parent support group is scheduled for Dec. 7. The topic for the evening is "Collaborating in the IEP Process," presented by Pattie Carollo, Jackson Special Education Advisory Council member, and Andrea Pier, who earned her master's degree in social More ... Professional jobs put out for bid by Howell officials BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - According to Mayor Joseph DiBella, for the past two years the township has maintained an open process to hire its professionals (attorneys, engineers, planners, etc.) - despite what some local politicians have claimed. More ... Food pantry asks residents to donate for holidays      JACKSON - The Jackson Food Pantry, 62 Don Connor Blvd., will be accepting donations for the December holiday distribution. More ... Judge decides students may stay at present high school BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      The Freehold Regional High School District has prevailed in an initial decision against Howell and Mayor Joseph DiBella's objection to adjusted attendance boundaries for the current 2006-07 school year. More ... Howell couple honored by Diocese of Trenton      Joan and Hubert Mador of Howell received the Leadership Award for Respect Life Ministries at the third annual Appreciation Day organized by the Diocese of Trenton. The Madors were honored for their outstanding contributions over the years. More ... Howell man faces charges      On Nov. 15, a Monmouth County Grand Jury sitting in Freehold returned an indictment charging Paul DeSantis, 50, of Howell, with one count of fourth degree endangering the welfare of a child for possessing child pornography and two counts of second degree endangering the welfare of a child for distri More ... Imaginations take flight with pupils' Mars plans BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - If humans are to one day inhabit Mars, the students of Howell Memorial Middle School have figured out how to make it happen. More ... Met tenor to perform in Freehold      FREEHOLD - Eduardo Villa, a world-renowned tenor who performs at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, will hold a benefit concert at the First Baptist Church, 81 W. Main St., at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. More ... Optimists named Distinguished Club      The Howell Optimist Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club for the 2005-06 Optimist year by Optimist International for its exceptional work throughout the community, commitment to children and continued support to Optimist International and the New Jersey Lower New York Optimist District. More ... 2nd Floor announces new features on Internet site "Kids can call to talk about anything on their minds, and I think that is what is so unique about the helpline." - Anna Diaz-White executive director 180 Turning Lives Around      HAZLET - After two years of unprecedented growth in addressing broad adolescent issues, the 2nd Floor youth help line, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., has announced the launch of a special outreach campaign available to Monmouth County youth. More ...