Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition LIBRARY CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH HISTORICAL TEA PARTY By Kim Fink       Local children got to mingle with their favorite historical figures on Wednesday, March 25 when the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library celebrated Women's History Month with a magical tea party hosted by none other than Cleopatra. More ... School Budget Now Ready For Voters       MANCHESTER- The Manchester Township Board of Education, at their March 26 special meeting, adopted a proposed general funds budget for the 2008-2009 school year of $43.96 million. The total budget, including debt service, would be $47.1 million. The local general fund tax levy would be $34.43 mi... More ... Signs Of Hope Manchester Teen Makes Billboards To Help Abused Seniors By Kim Fink       Like most Boy Scouts, Cory White recognizes the importance of reaching out to community members who are in need of help. That's why, in an effort to make Eagle Scout, the Manchester teen has committed to a year-long project in hopes to stop elder abuse in Ocean County. More ... New Infrastructure Prompts Rate Increase Request By Lauren Puglisi       WHITING - In order to meet increased demand, Crestwood Village Water and Sewer Co. worked in conjunction with the NJDEP to construct a new well and treatment plant, pictured at right. According to Thomas O'Gara, Crestwood Water's new facility has been servicing the township since November of 2006... More ... HELPING WITH THE PRESIDENT'S TAX BREAK Senior Department Lends A Hand For Oct. 15 Filing Deadline By Bill McLaughlin       Senior residents who qualify for a payout check under the presidential economic stimulus package will now have help in filing a claim, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services announced this week. A number of seniors don't file an income tax return, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari told boa... More ... Ocean Freeholders Approve Several County-Wide Initiatives Funding Includes Construction Of Toms River Bridge And Recycling Projects By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Freeholders announced funding for a host of new projects at its biweekly meeting this week. Funding includes $2.5 million for the construction of new bridge in Toms River, 16 municipal recycling projects and plans to buy undeveloped land on the Lacey- Manchester border. More ... The Swing Of Spring      --Photo By Keith Hagarty HOWELL - Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks for the 9- and 10-year-olds of the Howell Central Little League's Orioles minor division team, and their coaches, as they join hundreds of kids throughout the area and thousands across nation, all gearing up for an exciting season... More ... $250,000 Planned For Senior Services By Keith Hagarty       With the area's senior population steadily rising, it's never been more important to provide sufficient funding for Ocean County's elderly residents, according to Jane Maloney, director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. More ...