Community bulletin Board
Jewelry store to donate profits to WTC victims
     A.H. Fisher Diamonds, Red Bank, to remember the three-month anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, will donate all profits from items sold Dec. 11 from 4-8 p.m. to the Peter T. Milano Scholarship Fund. Additionally, all items will be marked down 20 percent during that time.
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Striking teachers jailed
     Middletown Township Education Association (MTEA) members who told a Superior Court judge that they would not return to work despite a legal order to do so were remanded to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, Freehold Township.
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     CHRIS KELLY Tinton Falls police Lt. David Nease navigates through one of several courses designed to test his skill on a city motorcycle. The trials were part of a 10-day motorcycle course directed by Long Branch Police Department officer Frank Passantino last Thursday and Friday at Seven Presidents...
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Lecture on back health
     The American Red Cross and Champion Chiropractic, Shrewsbury, will present the lecture "Secrets of the Healthy Back" from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday.
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~ Notes Around Town ~
     ’Tis the season for festive gatherings. The Fair Haven Business Association will host its annual Holiday Open House from 5-7 p.m. tonight. Merchants schmooze with residents down by the old historic district of the borough, while socializing, shopping and snacking set the tone for the holiday kickoff...
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Shrewsbury Chorale begins 45th season Saturday
     The Shrewsbury Chorale will present the first concert of its 2001-02 season, "Holiday Memories & Harmonies," at 8 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. The concert will be conducted by Steven A. Russell.
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College’s WWII center to pay
tribute to Pearl Harbor Day
     MIDDLETOWN — In order to preserve the memory of one of the most significant historical events of the 20th century, Brookdale Community College has founded a Center for World War II Studies.
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Voters asked to approve $6M school referendum
Staff Writer
By elaine van develde
     TINTON FALLS — It seems like only last year, and it was, when school district officials asked taxpayers to approve a $6.7 million referendum to revamp Swimming River elementary and Tinton Falls Middle School. The Board of Education is ready to go before the voters Dec. 11, with a similar $6 million ...
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Possible bus route changes discussed
Staff Writer
By john burton
     RED BANK — How to improve the borough’s bus service by addressing the needs of the riders was the focus of a recent survey and study, the findings of which were presented at a public forum last week.
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Safety seat revisions rejected by committee
Staff Writer
By mark rosman
     A Democratic state senator’s attempt to change the requirements of a new child safety seat law was rejected by a Senate committee on Nov. 29.
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‘Animal Hall of Fame’ accepting nominations
     The New Jersey Veterinary Foundation is now accepting nominations for its eighth annual "Animal Hall of Fame" to honor animals deserving recognition.
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