March 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Attny.: Report rejects discrimination claim

Says findings do not support parking manager's tort
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

The attorney for Red Bank Councilman John Curley said this week charges that his client defamed and discriminated against the borough%27s parking manager have been found to be without merit. More...

Fashion, beauty, shopping at JLMC 'Spring Market'

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will host two luncheons and a cocktail party at Gibbs Hall on the Suneagles Golf Course in Eatontown during a "Spring Market" on April 1 and 2. More...

Construction to begin on T.F. roads

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The light proposed for the intersection of Hance Avenue, a county road, and Apple Street should become a reality in the near future. More...

Her heart is in your hands

Honoring Women Composers concert takes place Sunday
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Sometimes it%27s like one hand clapping - nobody can hear it. In this case, if concert venues don%27t play music created by women, nobody gets to hear it, or develop an appreciation for an alternative voice. More...

Council gets downtown ready for smoking ban

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - As the date approaches when all bars and restaurants become nonsmoking, the Borough Council is taking pre-emptive steps to keep streets from falling victim to litter bugs. More...

In the Service

Navy Seaman Apprentice Devin S. Davis recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, he completed a variety of training. More...

In early 1970s, officials perceived need for landfill

Monmouth government constructed reclamation center at Tinton Falls
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

By 1970, it was obvious to Monmouth County officials that because of rapid development in the area the county would have to assume the responsibility of coordinating the removal of solid waste, as well as other forms of trash and garbage, from all 53 More...

County sought incinerator as way to handle garbage

It%27s likely that no issue has ever evoked more emotion, pro and con, in Monmouth County than the incinerator the county proposed to build at its Tinton Falls landfill about 15 years ago. More...

Opinion

The initiative has been very effective

Your Turn
David Tarver Guest Column

It is amazing to me that anyone could claim that the Red Bank Education and Development Initiative has been "ineffective," as retiring Red Bank school board member Mary Ellen Mess claimed in last week%27s article in The Hub. More...

New Jersey must make some tough choices

Your Turn
Michael J. Panter Guest Column

As Gov. Corzine and the new State Legislature begin their work, there are many challenges demanding their attention. More...

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Letters

Parents, charter school work in partnership

I was saddened by the recent article, which gave front-page attention to the various opinions of Mary Ellen Mess, including the idea of choosing a school for one%27s children in order to find friends for one%27s self ("Mess: Race, class issues divide More...

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Schools

Parent: Charter, public schools should cooperate

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - A call for responsibility and cooperation with the borough public school district was made by a parent last week during a meeting of the Red Bank Charter School Board of Trustees. More...

Corzine: No repeal of school spending limits

Governor says state may offer incentives to towns that share services
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Gov. Jon S. Corzine made a local stop to discuss the state budget last week, and while here, put to rest hopes that legislation capping school budgets would be rescinded. More...

Self-portraits enter the digital age

Middle school students' artwork on exhibit at Red Bank library
BY ANUM AZAM Correspondent

RED BANK - Surrounded by half-finished paintings and a wide range of art supplies, Red Bank Middle School%27s eighth-graders busily embellished their self-portraits in art class recently, readying them for display in the Red Bank Public Library on We More...

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Board of Ed. approves tentative school budget

Proposed budget just under $15.5M, up from $13M for 2005
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

With no input yet from the state, a tentative budget has been accepted by the Red Bank Board of Education in order to meet the filing deadline. More...

Photo

Runners contend with rain and traffic as they race along Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright during the fifth annual St. Patrick%27s Day Fun Run held March 12 in honor of Rumson native Keith D. McHeffey, who died in 9/11. More...

The pluck of the Irish

Teacher shares passion for Irish music in Irish Heritage classes More...

Costs for new boro hall up to $10.6 million

Council OKs $1.4M list of change orders
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS -- After agonizing over the additional costs for the new borough hall, the Borough Council approved a number of change orders recommended by their professionals at its March 7 meeting. More...

Rebecca's Reel quilt retrospective at library

During March, Middletown Township Public Library will host a 20-year retrospective exhibit of quilts made by Rebecca%27s Reel Quilters. More...

In the Arts

Brookdale Community College Alumni Association will be accepting submissions for the 20th annual Juried Art Show on Friday, May 12, noon to 8 p.m. in the Center for Visual Arts (CVA) lobby at the Lincroft main campus. More...

Recycling awards presented at dinner

Even though recycling rates continue to fall throughout the state and in Monmouth County, the all-volunteer Solid Waste Advisory Council recognized five organizations and individuals for their ongoing efforts to educate, innovate and offer economic s More...

County begins to focus on future landfill use

The Monmouth County Reclamation Center (MCRC) in Tinton Falls currently handles more than 500,000 tons of solid waste each year, according to a report prepared by Larry Zaayenga, the county%27s solid waste coordinator. More...

Solid waste coordinator has grown with job

Larry Zaayenga learned on the job and helped to build county operation
BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

Larry Zaayenga jokingly refers to himself as Monmouth County%27s "garbage man." More...

Bulletin Board

Notes

The Monmouth Park Charity Fund will host the "Kentucky Derby Celebration at Monmouth Park" on May 6 at the racetrack on Oceanport Avenue in Oceanport to benefit the charities of Monmouth County. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Volunteer to help protect shorebirds

The American Littoral Society is seeking volunteers to support the National Park Service%27s efforts to protect the habitat of endangered and threatened shorebirds including the Piping Plover and Least Tern that breed on Sandy Hook from mid-March thr More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Raymond E. Blatz Mr. Blatz, 81, of Freehold Township, died March 10 at Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Lyndhurst before moving to Freehold Township six years ago. Before his retirement in 1990, Mr. More...

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Sports

Inspired run leads to state title for RFH girls

Bulldogs advance to Tournament of Champions
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Back in February, Rumson-Fair Haven girls basketball coach George Sourlis was shaking his head at the way his young team was playing. More...

Falcon girls give state's best their toughest test

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Somebody forgot to tell the Monmouth Regional Falcons to be intimidated. More...

Hawks put their dancing shoes on once again

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

For the most part, the Monmouth University basketball team said all the right things after finding out they%27d be playing in the play-in game for the NCAA tournament. More...

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