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February 15, 2007
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Cast will feed Audrey II
Jackson Liberty High School freshman Dylan Kaplan will give voice to the man-eating plant Audrey II when the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" is presented at the school. For staff writer Dave Benjamin's story, see page 18. More...
Policy aims to address neighborhood traffic
Howell officials trying to respond to concerns
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Traffic is a problem in some Howell neighborhoods and municipal officials are preparing to do something about it. A Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy has been presented to members of the Township Council for their consideration. More...

Great Adventure to host Race for the Cure in Oct.
"We are thrilled with our new location and anticipate our constituents will continue their support of the Race for the Cure... ." - Nancy Healey
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There is a new partnership in south central New Jersey. "Today we launch our new name, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and our new logo," said Nancy Healey, executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South New Jersey Affiliate, Lawrence-ville. More...


State court knocks down affordable housing rules
Attorney believes regional approach is what judges want
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

An Appellate Court threw New Jersey's latest round of affordable housing rules out the window on Jan. 25. The ruling means that many local officials who were planning how their towns would provide affordable housing now through 2014 may have to rethink the way they were going to do that. More...


Husband kills wife in car, turns gun on himself

HOWELL - A township woman who filed for divorce in January was shot and killed by her husband as she sat in her car in the parking lot of a local shopping center on the afternoon of Feb. 11. A short time later, the man shot and killed himself in the driveway of a township residence as ... More...


Jackson police charge two drivers with DWI
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - In a pair of incidents that occurred within hours of each other, two Jackson residents were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. According to a press release issued by Jackson police Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz, at about 10:38 Feb. 4, Police Officer Theodore Kuco... More...


Transportation officials searching for an answer
3 construction options are being considered for Halls Mill Road
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A federal project is expected to address the need for road improvements on the portion of Halls Mill Road between Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524) and Three Brooks Road. Transportation officials are presently considering which of three possible construction proje... More...


Law to require builders to install second meter
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - When the Township Council meets on Feb. 20 its members will consider the adoption of an ordinance aimed at helping people get a handle on water use. An ordinance that was introduced on Jan. 16 requires the installation of two meters that will be used to seperately measure in... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
+ Jackson residents can meet with Mayor Mark A. Seda to ask questions and share concerns, 6-7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, the third Wednesday of each month, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, and Oct. 17 This program is free and open to... More...
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 Letters
•River deserves highest level of protection
The League of Women Voters of Ocean County would like to inform Ocean County citizens that Gov. Jon Corzine and Commissioner Lisa Jackson of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have been petitioned to designate the Toms River as a Category 1 (C-1) waterway. More...
•Jackson school board must deliver tax relief
•Those who donate an organ should have chance to receive one
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 Editorials
• Coda
In Trenton, the lunatics are running the asylum
I think I can finally render a professional diagnosis: All the legislators in Trenton are clinically insane. There's a quote variously attributed to Albert Einstein, Rudyard Kipling and Rita Mae Brown that says, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a ... More...
•Your Turn
• Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
James M. Iverson Mr. Iverson, 79, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 28, 2007, at home. He was born in Freehold and was a lifelong resident. Prior to retiring 14 years ago, he was a conductor for NJ Transit, Newark, for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of... More...
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 Schools
•Magazine shows Howell students' creative side
HOWELL - It is 2 p.m. and the last bell of the day finally rings. While most students are rushing out of the doors at Howell High School and heading home, five dedicated pupils are headed to a meeting of The Laureate magazine. More...
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 Sports
•Jaguars' success has even coach impressed
Jackson repeats as top team in the state
TOMS RIVER - The Jackson High School wrestling team found out this season that it is much harder to remain as the state's top-ranked team than it is to get there. For the second straight year, the Jaguars finish as New Jersey's No. More...
•Jackson team to beat in talented District tourney
•Howell's Waldron wins 100 freestyle at SC meet
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 Business
•Business Briefs
The Jackson Chamber of Com-merce's next general membership meeting will be held at Solo Bella Restaurant, 426 Chandler Road, Jackson, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Anne Evans Estabrook, immediate past chairman, board of directors, New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, and Matthew Siegel, AXA Advisors, wi... More...
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