December 29, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

Maclearie will make independent run for mayor

Councilman breaks with Tinton Falls Together running mates
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer

In this new year Tinton Falls Councilman Peter Maclearie is not clinging to political loyalties for auld lang syne. More...

Last call for New Year’s revelers will be 3 a.m.

Bars, liquor stores remain open an extra hour Jan. 1
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer

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Council opposes higher police and fire benefits

Proposed bill would raise property taxes, council says
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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Historical group holds its 106th annual meeting

The Monmouth County Historical Association will hold its 106th annual meeting and lecture at 6 p.m. Jan. 18. More...

Exhibit showcases works of seven women artists

Powys Gallery in Shrewsbury is hosting More...

Artist leaves legacy of creativity spanning century

Bernarda Shahn, 101, recalled for friendship & prolific body of work
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

On April 6, 2003, the small western Monmouth County community of Roosevelt celebrated the 100th birthday of its most prominent resident, Bernarda Bryson Shahn, with a party held at the Roosevelt Public School in front of the 45-foot-wide, 12-foot-hig More...

Notes

The next Red Bank Pub Crawl will be in January, where the group will be braving the cold streets of Red Bank in search of that perfect beer at the perfect bar. More...

Early detection means earlier testing

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Charter schools are back in the news

Am bar A belar Common Sense An observer of the educational system, as opposed to one formed by it cannot fail to notice the deliberate use of semantics in framing political issues in general, and education in particular. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. More...

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Letters

Editorial shows ‘mind-set of enlightened media’

Unfortunately, the Dec. 16 editorial, More...

Response to holiday banner protest

No one likes war. Everyone wants peace. However, peace is not the absence of war. Peace is the result we seek and sometimes it means fighting a war. More...

Address pay-to-play, no-bid contracts

During the public discussion portion of the Dec. 7 council meeting, I asked the council president when resolutions addressing pay-to-play and no bid-contracts will be placed on the agenda. I was told that this is something to workshop in the future. More...

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Business

MAS-NJ mission: Keeping order in the mosh pit

In the dimly lit, fast-paced world of special event security, one local group stands out.With crew members from Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties and almost every walk of life, the event security staff for the New Jersey division of Metropolita More...

Business Briefs

Rumson-Fair Haven Bank and Trust has announced Lillian Palumbo was recently promoted to branch manager. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, sales and overall service. Palumbo is one of the bank More...

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In Red Bank, what’s obscene won’t be seen

Council restricts obscene displays; Menna lone dissenter
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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CHRIS KELLY staffTaking advantage of Sunday More...

Freeholders OK bridge reconstruction work

Fair Haven
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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S.B. polar bear plunge on New Year’s Day

Proceeds to benefit two local charities

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Site plans presented for Rte. 66 outlet mall

Shore Premium Outlets to have 130 upscale retail stores in 8 buildings
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer

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CHRIS KELLY staffA seagull takes flight as the wash from a wave hits the shore on a local beach. More...

In the Arts

The Monmouth County Arts Council, Red Bank, is seeking entries in all fine arts media for its 28th Annual Juried Art Show and Sale which will run Jan. 23-Feb. 20 at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft. Artworks need not be for sale. More...

PRB raising funds to preserve boro history

A miniature of the Red Bank train station building is helping to preserve historic structures in Red Bank. More...

Heeding the call to serve the less fortunate

Woman says her life
BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer

Elaine French has a husband, has raised three sons, has three grandchildren and holds a steady job. More...

Thrift shop renovation a model of brotherly love

Family members team with The Arc to update Red Bank store
BY KATE PICHEL Correspondent

As the youngest of nine children, Vincent Puma learned a lot about life from his older siblings. More...

Police seek suspect in assault with bat

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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Bulletin Board

Rabies clinic slated in Oceanport Jan. 5

The Monmouth County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic Jan. 15 from 9-11 a.m. at Port Au Peck Firehouse, Myrtle Avenue, Oceanport. More...

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Opinion

2005 will bring busy local agendas

As we prepare to turn the calendar page from 2004 to 2005, we mark the end of another year of service to the communities in which our newspaper circulates. More...

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Sports

RBC boys play with something to prove

Local teams playing well in holiday tournaments
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

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Long Branch girls learning on the fly

BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

With only two returning starters from last season, the Long Branch girls basketball team will have its work cut out for it this season. More...

Local boys make up championship team

One evening last spring two old friends, Rick Farrah and Frank Montalvo, were talking baseball over dinner. More...

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