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April 5, 2007
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CHRIS KELLY staff The Yankees' Jason Schet comes off the bag to keep the ball in the infield as Connor Boyle of the Mets steals second base during a Howell Central Little League game on March 31 in Howell. The players in the Minor League are 9 and 10 years old. More...
Howell residents face higher school taxes
$108.6 million budget will be voted on April 17
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Howell resident Darrell Zimmerman expressed his frustration about an impending tax increase to the Howell Board of Education during a public hearing on the school district's budget for the 2007-08 school year. During a meeting held March 28 at Howell Middle School North, Squankum-Ye... More...


Bonds will help to pay for recreation upgrades
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements, including the acquisition of capital equipment and recreation fields, has been adopted by the Township Council in a 5-0 vote. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $7.1 million in bonds and notes to finance a p... More...


Amy Rosen

Around Town Dr. Spock never mentioned juggling When kids come into our lives, wouldn't it be nice if they brought along an instruction manual? Although there are plenty of books on the subject, each parent has their own style. I suppose we all develop our individua... More...


MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Russell Woolnough, of Jackson, took advantage of some balmy weather on a recent morning to fish the waters of Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Dine while helping U.S. troops April 10
American Recreation Military Ser-vices (ARMS), a nonprofit local organization that helps supply military personnel and their families with necessities, is conducting a fundraiser in conjunction with Applebee's Restaurant of Howell, Route 9 at Locust Road. The restaurant's phone number i... More...
•Adult classes offered in welding, mechanics, more
•Concert to be held at Howell library
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 Letters
•Finance panel believes money is well spent
As we approach the budget season, it is inevitable that there will be letters to the editor in area newspapers throwing about accusations and half-truths about our budgeting practices. As the members of the Jack-son Board of Education finance committee, we would like to encourage you to... More...
•Sicuranza recalled for civic-minded attitude
•Resident supports Sargent and Dey for Jackson school board
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 Editorials
•Lori Clinch
Are We There Yet? Gearing up, once again, to slim down Now that spring is officially here, I believe it's time to ceremoniously drop my winter weight, firm up my abs, and squeeze back into last summer's fat clothes. It's just too bad that my body isn't willing to c... More...
•Greg Bean
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Gerald A. Cappiello Mr. Cappiello, 81, of West Orange, died March 11, 2007, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. He was born in Newark and was a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange. Prior to retiring in 1986, he owned and operated Atlantic Alloy, Union. He was a U.S.... More...
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 Schools
•Residents faced with five questions in school vote
PLUMSTED - Residents who participate in the school election on April 17 will be very busy in the voting booth. The Board of Education will seek ap-proval of five separate questions as it seeks to fund the operation of the school district for the 2007-08 school year. More...
•School positions consolidated
•Harriet Tubman's cousin speaks to local students
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 Sports
•Jersey Blues finding their groove on diamond
Johnson expects big things from young team
Johnny Johnson used the first 20 games of Brookdale Community College's baseball season like a laboratory experiment. After a trip to Florida and the first games of the Garden State Athletic Conference schedule, the veteran head coach wanted to see what developed on the diamond. More...
•Carroll likes the makeup of his young team
•Late miscues costly for Piners in opener
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