November 17, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

GOP holds on to two R.B. council seats

Curley, Ernst carry seven of nine districts; call for unity made
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

He won a second term on the Red Bank Borough Council in the Nov. 8 elections, but Councilman John P. Curley said he would like to see borough governance transcend political parties. More...

Voters approve 1.5¢ hike in open space tax

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS More...

Council expected to name new mayor

Democrats submit three names to fill unexpired term of Maria Gatta
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT More...

Globe, borough spar on who should pay for road

Boro will estimate cost of repaving Central Ave., assess business owners
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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In the Service

Army National Guard Pvt. Kimberly A. Richardson recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. A 1987 graduate of Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver, she is the daughter of Ruby Richardson of Red Bank. More...

Senior issues front & center at Triad mtg.

Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley and Executive Director John A. Wanat, Monmouth County Office on Aging, hosted the fourth annual Triad University at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, on Nov. 4. More...

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Dillon Pryor and Kerry Sullivan (above, l-r) learn the correct way to fold the American flag at Maple Place School in Oceanport, under the watchful eye of Spc. Kyle Turner, Silver Star recipient in the war in Iraq. More...

Youngest vestry member is face of church today

16-year-old active in church and community named to church board
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

A 16-year-old Tinton Falls teen has the unique distinction of being the youngest person to serve on the vestry of Christ Church Episcopal in Shrewsbury. More...

Consultant: Get ready for life after fort closes

Stakeholders discuss base closing and move to Md. at conference
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH More...

Soccer complex nears completion

Paving, lights last on check list for Sycamore Ave. fields
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS More...

JCC to present Festival of Books, Culture, Arts

The Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal will present the seventh annual Festival of Books, Culture and the Arts, beginning Nov. 29. More...

In the Arts

A solo exhibition of works by Don Harger will open on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 17 E. Front St. in Red Bank. An opening reception will be held 7:30 More...

Plans unveiled for Beachfront South

352 condos would replace 30 homes in $300 million redevelopment
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

The 30 properties now in the Beachfront South Redevelopment Zone in Long Branch will be replaced by five oceanfront buildings containing 352 condominium units, according to plans unveiled last week. More...

Opinion

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With elections over, we’ve a new spring in our steps

Coda
Greg Bean

I noticed a new spring in my step this morning, and a new appreciation for the fall colors, even though there More...

So much for Mother of the Month honors

Are We There Yet?
Lori Clinch

I think I More...

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Letters

Letters

Council candidates thank supporters

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the residents of Red Bank who supported us in our campaign for Red Bank Borough Council. More...

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Schools

Board prepares to search for new superintendent

Consultant expected to be hired Tuesday to help find successor to Krewer
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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Charter School hires attorney for debt issues

School will repeat appeal of state
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Trustees of the Red Bank Charter School have retained a special counsel to deal with matters relating to the school More...

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Spc. Kyle Turner, Silver Star recipient and an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, watches Julia Duffy on her way to winning the push-up competition during Veterans Day activities at Maple Place School in Oceanport. More...

Two honored for impact on communities

The Rev. Michael Perkins, Avery Grant recognized with community awards
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

It takes a special type of person to positively influence the lives of young people in the community, according to a member of the Shrewsbury Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church in Red Bank. More...

Elevator doors safer at Les Gertrude apts.

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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On Campus

Cadet Joel Atticus Hyduke, of Fair Haven, recently completed cadet basic training at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. More...

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The Shrewsbury Firehouse was demolished on Nov. 3 to make way for a new 9,788-square-foot structure. Sifelli Disposal performed the demolition work. More...

Fernandes, Scriven hold on to council seats in

Council retains 3-3 party split with Democrats
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT More...

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Ioana Scott, Fair Haven, handcrafts a card at her display at the Woman More...

2nd Floor offers callers a caring voice on phone

Teens and preteens have confidential way to discuss serious issues
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The number to call is 1-888-222-2228. That More...

Sanitary sewer work postponed until spring

Council president: Contractor pledges to keep same $278,750 bid
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT More...

Photo books purr-fect for the holiday

Kim Levin
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Dogs and cats respond differently. It More...

‘Still Life’ opens at Laurel Tracey Gallery

An exhibit of works by artists Duane Keiser, Ephraim Rubenstein, Francis Cunningham and Valerie Mendelson, More...

Leak sidetracks school bus

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Bulletin Board

Notes

Seniors at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School will take on their teachers on the volleyball court today at 7 p.m. No matter which team wins the five-game series, one group will come out ahead More...

Community Bulletin Board

Church to hold men

The Pilgrim Baptist Church, 172 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank, will hold its annual Men More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Priscilla Gasparini Mrs. Gasparini, 81, of Rumson, died Nov. 10 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. Born in Falmouth, Mass., she resided in Springfield, Mass., before moving to Rumson 30 years ago. Mrs. More...

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Sports

Spartans celebrate their first sectional title

BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

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Spartans’ inspired effort too much for Cardinals

RBC, Shore, Long Branch suffer first-round defeats
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

And then there was one.With four local teams entering the state playoffs this past weekend, hopes were high that the area would see a state champion crowned in the next few weeks. More...

RBC girls second at Parochial A state meet

Ocean
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Another strong effort from the Red Bank Catholic girls More...

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Business

Spinnaker Awards honor community service

Eastern Monmouth Chamber marks 14th year of awards
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer

Some organizations have difficulty keeping awards programs going over the long haul, finding it daunting to come up with a new crop of honorees each year. More...

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