Deal will bring 118 units to egg farm site Howell council OKs settlement with AST to end litigation BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer       The Howell Township Council has passed a resolution executing a settlement agreement with AST, Sunnyside Road LLC. The governing body voted 4-1 to approve the resolution at its Dec. 19 meeting. Council-woman Cynthia Schomaker voted against the measure. More ...       Taylore Fowler, 14, a student at Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver, performs with The Festive Flutes during a holiday concert held at the Lakewood Library on Dec. 17. More ... Residents question plan for road’s construction Hovbilt proposes new ‘connector road’ to handle traffic BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — Additional testimony regarding traffic and a proposed new connector road near a planned adult community was offered by traffic engineer John H. Rea at the Planning Board’s Dec. 18 meeting. Some residents who live near the location in the Cassville section of Jackson where... More ... Town supports Toys for Tots       JACKSON — This year for the first time, Mayor Mark Seda, the Township Council and residents participated in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. “Hundreds and hundreds of toys have been donated. I’m simply overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness shown by the Jackson ... More ... Gangs will be topic of talk in Jackson       JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department and the New Jersey State Police are inviting parents and guar-dians to attend an informational session on gangs and their influence on youth on Jan. 9 at Jackson Memorial High School. The speaker will be Sgt. More ... Hiring of professionals to be on council agenda BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer       HOWELL — Municipal officials will interview candidates for about 30 professional positions (special attorneys, engineer, planner, etc.) after Jan. 1. At its reorganization meeting on Jan. 1, however, the newly configured Town-ship Council is expected to name a township attorney, publi... More ... Howell planning to spray for gypsy moth infestation       BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer HOWELL — To curtail the gypsy moth infestation that showered trees with scores of silky webs this summer, the Township Council has voted 5-0 to appropriate $30,000 for pest control. The council took action at its Dec. 19 meeting. More ... 2006 in photos      CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the New Egypt High School softball team celebrate their 8-0 victory over Belvidere High School in the NJSIAA Group I state championship game on June 10 in Toms River. More ... Commuter parking to be allowed at fraternal club BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — A commuter parking lot will be permitted to operate on the grounds of the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard and County Line Road. The Township Council voted 4-0 on Dec. 12 to move forward with the agreement between the municipality and the ... More ... U.S. aid sought to build sidewalks near schools       PLUMSTED — The Township Com-mittee and Board of Education have jointly authorized a grant application for the federally funded Safe Routes to School Program. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, based upon the federal enabling legislation, no matching funds are required from either the Plumst... More ... Wounded soldiers honored during dinner at Elks lodge       PLUMSTED — Mayor Ron Dancer reported that Christmas and the holidays took on special meanings in Plumsted as the nation’s armed servicemen and servicewomen were remembered and recognized. On Dec. 16, soldiers who were wounded in Iraq, assigned to Charlie Company, Fort Dix, attended a C... More ... Aggravated assault charges lodged       JACKSON — A township man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following an incident at the Cassville Tavern. Jackson police Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz reported that at about 11 p.m. Dec. 19, police officers James Anuario, Craig Lindenberg and George Vidalis responded to the Cass... More ... Board awards Narozanick ‘Freeholder Emeritus’ title       FREEHOLD — In honor of Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick’s 48 years of service to the citizens of Monmouth County, the county Board of Freeholders on Dec. 21 awarded him “Freeholder Emeritus” status upon his retirement at the end of this month. More ...