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January 30, 2008
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CHRIS KELLY staff Jamaal Harris, Jackson, looks fierce during a bow demonstration at the fourth annual Martial Arts with Hearts benefit for The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community held Jan. 27 at Brookdale Community College's Collins Arena in Lincroft. More...
Handlin to host public forum on PNC issues
Assemblywoman will renew effort to pass underage drinking bill
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

In preparation for this year's concert series at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, AssemblywomanAmy Handlin (R- 13) is taking matters into her own hands. "Looking ahead to the 2008 concert season, the community, and parents in particular need an opportunity to voice their concerns and receive fe... More...


Commission wants Schwebel reinstated
Cty. Human Relations Commission criticizes township's stance
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Middletown Township Human Rights Commission (HRC) has drafted a resolution seeking the reappointment of Carolyn Schwebel, its former chairwoman. At the commission's Jan. 24 meeting, members drafted a unanimous resolution in support of the reappointment of Schwebel to the commission, which she... More...


A beacon of light on the bay
Camp Happiness boosts quality of life for visually impaired
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN- Most visitors toCamp Happiness cannot actually see the light but will eagerly tell anyone that the place is blessedwith amillion rays of light and serves as an oasis of caring, kindness and camaraderie to those who need it. More...


Rezoning of Hazlet tract is controversial
Planning Board will review new measure before public hearing
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - The Township Committee has introduced a controversial amendment to zoning ordinances that creates a new zone for townhouse development. The ordinance creating a Medium Density Residential Transition (MDRT) zone and amending the zoning map was introduced at the Jan. 15. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Gaffney to discuss 'In the Navy in Vietnam' Feb. 2
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans'Memorial Foundation and Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will present Paul G. Gaffney II speaking on "In the Navy in Vietnam," Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. The talk will be at the Vietnam Era Educational Center, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Holmdel. More...
•Temple slates Feb. events
•IN THE ARTS
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 Letters
•One more person at polls does make a difference
How can anyone think his vote doesn't matter after what occurred in the recent Matawan mayoral election?! Paul Buccellato lost to incumbent Mary Aufseeser by one vote! Mr. Buccellato pursued a recount that turned up one more vote for him- and that tied the race. More...
•Hunting doesn't contribute to society's greater need
•Attack on Coleman typical low-road politics
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 Editorials
•Coda
Toll hikes the last trick of a very desperate man
To understand just how confused many New Jersey residents are over Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to dramatically increase the fees on the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads, take a look at the man on the street interviews in the Jan. 24 edition of GreaterMedia's newspaper the Atlanticville. More...
•Red State/Blue State
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 Obituaries
•Joyce A. Knoth Tomasello
Mrs. Tomasello, 61, of Piscataway, died Dec. 28, 2007, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Irvington, she had resided in the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge and in Keyport for 30 years before moving to Piscataway. Before her retirement, Mrs. Tomasello was a secretary with the Ma... More...
•Horace E. "Rusty" Rost Jr.
•Charles Kilcullen
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 Schools
•It's official: Bilbao is new schools chief
Continuity, staying hands-on challenges of 18-school district
MIDDLETOWN - One of the challenges facing newly named Schools Superintendent Karen Bilbao is handling all 18 schools in the district. "I consider myself very hands-on, and I like to visit one school every day," Bilbao said. "The problem is that if I go to a different school every day, it is 17 ... More...
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 Sports
•Middletown North falls to Colts Neck
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Middletown North's Shannon Norton tries to go past a Colts Neck defender on her way to the basket during the third quarter of her team's 70-43 loss to the Cougars on Jan. 24. Right: Surrounded by defenders, Middletown North's Kim Ridolfi(middle) looks to get a shot o... More...
•Mater Dei boys not likely to make state tourney
•With SCT now official, Lancers are early favorites
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