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December 21, 2004
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FARRAH MAFFAI staffAberdeen/Matawan Girl Scout Troop 886 members Jenna Derechailo (l) and Lauren Hoke wrap gifts for a needy family at their annual Christmas party at the Matawan First Presbyterian Church Dec. 17. See page 6 for story. More...
Shorelands settles on rate increase
Utility and consumer advocate agree on 12.5-percent hike
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Following months of back-and-forth discussions, Hazlet-based Shore-lands Water Co. and the New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate have agreed on a one-time 12.5-percent rate increase, which went into effect last month. More...


Police chief weighs his legal options
Will not retire New Year’s Eve, as once planned
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger will not retire on Dec. 31 as he originally planned; instead he will wait until the issue of his reputation is addressed by the township. More...


Officials worry seniors will bear reval’s brunt
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer

HOLMDEL — Some Township Committee members say they are concerned about what a county-ordered revaluation would mean for Holmdel. More...


Hall expected to become next Middletown mayor
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — Committeeman Thomas Hall is expected to be selected as mayor by the Township Committee during the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 2. More...


Giving new meaning to idea of ‘teacher’s pet’
Mat. 2nd-graders raise over $200 and supplies for SPCA
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer

MATAWAN — Ravine Drive School second-grade teacher Maryann Spafford and her 18 students know what giving is all about during the holiday season. More...


 Bulletin Board
•10th annual ‘Greenway Walk’ in Holmdel Jan. 1
The Holmdel Environmental Commission will hold its 10th annual New Year’s Day “Greenway Walk” Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning at the shelter building at Holmdel Park. More...
•Holmdel senior center now available for parties
•Children’s paperback book swap Dec. 27
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 Letters
•Parents urged to involve children during holidays
No matter their holiday tradition, parents work hard to make memories for their children. Children however, just want to be included and involved in the hustle and bustle of the season — baking, decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts. More...
•‘Snowman Soup’ creator extends thanks for help
•Knights are devoting time to supporting community
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 Editorials
•Barham win a vote of confidence for chairman
Monmouth Beach’s William Barham wasn’t the only winner in Saturday’s special election for freeholder. The race was the first real test of Frederick Niemann’s young tenure as chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Committee, and one he passed with resounding results. More...
•Cartoon
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Clifford A. “Red” Ardale Mr. Ardale, 84, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Dec. 17 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Newark, he resided in Elizabeth, Hazlet and Keansburg prior to moving to Belford 35 years ago. He was a truck driver at Wiseman and Son Pork Prod More...
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 Sports
•Tourneys serve as early tests for local grapplers
CBA, Raritan capture team titles
The season’s first weekend of wrestling was a busy one for local grapplers, as high school teams traveled throughout the Shore to participate in a variety of tournaments. More...
•Lancers starting to gel after big win Friday
•South’s Toto sets meet record at Loughlin Games
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