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February 1, 2007
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Larry Washington (r) of the Spirit Ensemble plays the conga drums for students during a visit to the Ramtown Elementary School, Howell. Joining him on stage are Neil Clarke (c) and Jimmy Cruiz. For staff writer Toynett Hall's story, see page 3. More...
Board set to hear plan for Jackson Mews
Leigh Realty proposes 2,500 housing units over 15-year buildout
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The Jackson Planning Board is expected to begin hearing testimony on Feb. 5 for Jackson Mews, a residential development of 2,531 homes. Leigh Realty, Brick Township, will seek municipal approval to construct the homes in a Planned Mixed Unit Residential Develop-ment zone on 610.5 ac... More...


Spirit of music moves Ramtown students
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL — “Play ’dat pan man,” said Melvin Dean, a member of the Spirit Ensemble, as he and five other master percussionists took students from the Ramtown Elementary School on a musical journey to Africa and the Caribbean. The Spirit Ensemble, based in Teaneck, was invited to the school by the c... More...


Public begins to speak on Jackson Valley plan
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Members of the public had a chance to have their say and ask questions about Jackson Valley, Hovbilt's planned 965-unit age-restricted development, at the Planning Board's Jan. 22 meeting. Additional testimony from members of the public is expected to be heard at 9:30 p.m. ... More...


Jackson Mills honors two who have served 25 years
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - They are always on call, day and night, year after year, and they will risk their lives to save yours. They are the firefighters of the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and they honored their finest at a Jan. 20 annual installation dinner held at the Freehold Gard... More...


 Bulletin Board
•School candidates must file petition by Feb. 26
Lakewood School Board President Chet Galdo announced that the deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Lakewood Board of Education is 4 p.m. Feb. 26. The election is scheduled for April 17. More...
•Emergency cell phones offered to local seniors
•'Thoroughly Modern Millie' at OCC Feb. 2-3
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 Letters
•Writer asks how commissioners were picked
"I don't recall the elected officials describing the qualifications and experience they were looking for in a commissioner."
I've read the recent letters to the editor regarding the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) with interest. There are several core themes discussed by the authors: political patronage, qualifications of the current commissioners, cost of commissioners' salaries and benefi... More...
•Jackson Women of Today appreciate support for American troops
•Mayor takes credit for stable rates, not tax hike
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 Editorials
• Coda
In this parable, let's all just root for the lions
Watching President George W. Bush on television last week reminded me of the story we learned in Bible class about Daniel and the Lions' Den. I'm kind of working from memory here, but as I recall, Daniel was a high-level bureaucrat in the administration of King Darius the Mede, who ... More...
• Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Gloria W. Branson Mrs. Branson, 70, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died Jan. 27, 2007, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. Born in Irvington, she resided in Middletown, and Florida for 30 years, prior to relocating to Middletown in 2002. She was the owner of a custom-made be... More...
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 Schools
•Spirit of music moves Ramtown students
HOWELL - "Play 'dat pan man," said Melvin Dean, a member of the Spirit Ensemble, as he and five other master percussionists took students from the Ramtown Elementary School on a musical journey to Africa and the Caribbean. More...
•Kindergarten registration set
•State taking closer look at increase in test scores
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 Sports
•Jaguars top Rams (again) for SCT title
STAFFORD - With their fourth consecutive Shore Conference Tournament title in hand, now is not the time to sit around and celebrate, says Jackson High School wrestling coach Scott Goodale. Instead, he wants his talented squad of grapplers to turn up the intensity and set their sights... More...
•Rams top Rebels in SCT wrestling semifinals
•Gagliano Howell's winningest coach
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 Business
•Business Briefs
The Karate Dojo, a new martial arts school in the Jackson Crossings shopping plaza at 21 South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson will host a grand-opening celebration Feb. 10. Starting at 11 a.m., residents and their families will be able to meet the staff and current students, view self-defense de... More...
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