Extension for Sandy Hook Partners draws criticism Developer will hold informational meeting on project BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer      The National Park Service is being criticized for giving a private developer more time to line up financing for a development project at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. More ... Independent opinion on Broadmoor wetlands sought Planning Board hires environmental scientist BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer      Despite a seal of approval issued on the Broadmoor properties by the state DEP, Rumson’s Planning Board has unanimously voted to hire its own environmental expert to investigate the land. More ...      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Under the Broad Street rain, Olivia Ferrigine, 2, of Red Bank, keeps an eye out for Santa Claus. More ... Pop Warner cheerleaders shine at regional competition BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer      RED BANK — The borough’s Pop Warner cheerleading squad was named one of five finalists in the dance category of the Eastern Regional Cheerleading Competition. More ... Chorus of the Atlantic to perform on Sunday      The Chorus of the Atlantic, directed by Tom DeBruin of West Long Branch, will present its annual Christmas show, "Harmony With Brass," at Ocean Township High School on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 3 p.m. More ... Council approves new cable franchise contract BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER — The Borough Council voted to renew its cable television franchise with Comcast for 15 years and a representative of the company said he would do what he can to get equipment promised as part of the deal for Red Bank Regional High School over to the school as soon as possible. More ... Community cultural plan being drawn up by boro Effort expected to help guide decisions on arts facilities, programming BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer      Residents of Red Bank will be asked to help shape the future role of arts in the community by participating in the creation of a community cultural plan. More ... First step for sale of Dublin House completed Transfer of property contingent on renovation plan approval BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer      RED BANK — The borough Planning Board last week approved the subdivision of the Victorian Courtyard on Monmouth Street, clearing the way for the sale of the Dublin House. More ... Back-to-school day a real learning experience BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer      The majority of my first-grade career was spent within the confines of the school nurse’s office. It was usually stomach pains, excruciating headaches, an ear infection, toothache — whatever would allow me to escape the treachery of Mrs. More ... Borough officials pan parkway exit study Brookdale expansion cited as big factor in creating traffic woes BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer      TINTON FALLS — The idea is as crazy as the traffic it is supposed to alleviate. More ... Three towns to share emergency broadcast station BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER — The borough expects to have an emergency radio station in the near future to provide helpful information to residents in times of bad storms or any other calamity. More ... Committee seeks power to preserve boro’s past Planners asked to endorse giving panel the ability to prohibit demolition BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer      Unless the borough gives the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission authority to block destruction of historic structures, properties, including a farmhouse that is the oldest remaining building on the east side of Red Bank, will continue to be lost to development, according to a local preservati... More ... Fate of school HVAC system in voters’ hands RFH would issue $8.7 million in bonds to pay for geothermal system BY SANDI CARPELLO Staff Writer      RUMSON — After 68 reliable years, Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School’s HVAC system has reached the end of its rope. More ... Lawsuits, applications stall town center plan BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer      MIDDLETOWN — As the town center developer appeals its $150 million plan before the Zoning Board, officials try to stop any action until the courts sort out the three-year-long controversy steeped in litigation and applications. More ... New office complex approved for White Road BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER — A year after the borough Planning/Zoning Board granted its approval — for a second time — a new professional office building is rising alongside the railroad tracks on White Road. More ... Zest Artist’s work teaches more than science Originally done as text illustrations, work carries message of inclusion BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer      The mere mention of terms like "center of mass" and "kinetic energy" can conjure up memories of school days spent struggling to grasp the science of physics. More ...