May 11, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Vets hospital to move; clinic to close

FBI, Homeland Security ask to stay after fort closes
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

More than 23,000 military retirees will be seeking health care elsewhere in Monmouth County once the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital relocates outside of Fort Monmouth's gates. More...

Town centers for fort host towns envisioned

Plan by grad students includes new Eatontown Boro Hall
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - After four months of walking Fort Monmouth and endless hours of preparing maps, drawings and Power Point slides, 10 University of Pennsylvania graduate students hope their study of Fort Monmouth gets an "A." More...

In the Service

Navy Hospitalman Recruit Jesse Canaris recently graduated from the Basic Hospital Corps School at Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Ill. His first assignment will involve direct patient care. More...

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SCOTT PILLING staff Hundreds of runners turned out for the 50th Rumson-Fair Haven 5K run on May 7. More...

Hands, hammers, hearts build homes for families

Habitat for Humanity volunteers take part in community build
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

EATONTOWN -- It only takes a few hours of hands-on work and an open heart to help Habitat for Humanity of Long Branch make a difference. More...

Court sides with boro on contract for library work

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - A state Superior Court judge has found the borough acted properly when it awarded the contract for renovation work to the Red Bank Public Library. More...

Keshish takes top school spot in W. Long Branch

She had sought superintendent spot in Red Bank district
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - As the search for the new superintendent for the Red Bank Public School District wraps up, one candidate with close ties to the district has taken herself out of the race. More...

Boro Council OKs extra $1.5M for boro hall

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council approved a bond ordinance providing supplemental funding for the construction of the new municipal complex at the May 2 meeting. More...

Freeholders pan governor's 'sick tax'

FREEHOLD - Citing the impact Gov. More...

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Photos by SCOTT PILLING staff Tiara Harris, center, a student at Red Bank Regional, was among the young women presented at the 56th annual Monmouth County Cotillion Scholarship Ball held at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on May 6. More...

Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda Plea to ignore election results is misguided More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary Hoag Hinck Mrs. Hinck, 88, of Monmouth Beach, died April 27 at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond T. Hinck in 1984; and three sisters, Mary M. Tierney, Janet Kemp and Rosalind I. Hoag. More...

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Letters

Make prom time a safe, sober time for kids

Well, it is that time of year again ... spring is in the air and we are all counting down the days till summer break. For many parents, this is also the time of year when our children are planning proms and graduation parties. More...

Eliminating property taxes improves health

Did you ever consider that health problems can be caused by the property tax? How so, you ask? Stress, that's how. More...

Support for guest worker program

As a resident of Red Bank for nearly 25 years, I have seen many changes. From "Dead Bank" two decades ago, it has risen to become one of New Jersey's most desirable communities. More...

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Arts / Zest

June at the Count Basie

Performances at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank during the month of June are: More...

Get 'Classical at the J'

The Jewish Community Center in Deal will introduce a new series of musical performances. "Classical at the J" will open with a concert by The Metro Lyric Opera Co. on Sunday, June 25, at 4 p.m. More...

In the Arts

"Wait Until Dark" will be performed at the Phoenix Studio Theatre, 111 Monmouth St., next door to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Fridays and Saturday, May 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. More...

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Council opposes R.B. Recycling expansion plan

Attorney: Feds override boro, county on waste facility
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

The Red Bank Borough Council passed a resolution on Monday opposing a plan that would bring an additional 600 tons of waste per day through the borough. More...

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SCOTT PILLING staff Murlaine Alexis, a student at Red Bank Catholic High School, dances at the 56th Monmouth County Cotillion Scholarship Ball held at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on May 6. More...

Zoners green light redo of Downtown Cafe

Final approval had been stalled by parking deficiency calculation
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - The Downtown Cafe had its final show last Saturday before it closed for renovations, which are expected to take five months. More...

On Campus

David Kelley, Tinton Falls, was recently honored at the Programs Rooted in Developing Excellence (PRIDE) Program for academic and leadership excellence at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse (N.Y.) University. More...

Sea Bright withdraws changes to dog ordinance

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - The borough's plan to change its dog ordinance has had its day. More...

Boro man indicted in fatal accident

The Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging a 20-year-old Tinton Falls man with vehicular homicide on May 1. More...

Hughes pleads guilty to theft, tax fraud

State seeks five-year prison term for ex-pastor of Holy Cross Church
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RUMSON - After pleading guilty to three counts of a 27-count indictment, the Rev. Joseph Hughes, former pastor of Holy Cross Church, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in state prison. More...

Sea Bright, DOT differ over new Route 36 span

Speed limits, traffic calming, overpass need tweaking, officials say
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Eve Craig finds it scary to walk across two lanes of traffic to eat at Something Fishy and Gaiters, two neighboring Ocean Avenue restaurants. More...

Notes

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and The Band of the Two Rivers are sponsoring a "Meet the Composer Night" on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the high school. More...

Shrewsbury budget calls for 3.9-cent increase

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY - The borough introduced its $7.4 million 2006 municipal budget last week. If approved, the tax levy would be $5,405,764, an increase of $343,762 over last year's tax levy of $5,064,002. More...

Council takes steps to ready for revaluation

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council took the first step toward revisiting property values More...

Depleted surplus hikes taxes in '06

Outcry from Willowbrook homeowners who would see $2K tax increase
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Residents of a high-end development, outraged over a 27 percent increase in the municipal tax rate, urged the borough council to find ways to make cuts in the $19.5 million spending plan for 2006 during a public hearing last week. More...

County proposes signal at Hance and Sycamore

Residents oppose the taking of property, ask for lower speed limits

TINTON FALLS - Residents who live near two intersections that the county wants to improve don't agree that the changes would be improvements. More...

Bulletin Board

Thorne run set to be held on May 21

The Fourth Annual Michael W. Thorne Scholarship Run will be held on Sunday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at Franklin Lake Park off Locust Avenue in West Long Branch. More...

Domestic violence response training slated

The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet, will conduct 40-hour certification training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers, ages 18 and older. More...

Wellness series will present autism lecture

The Friends' Health Connection (FHC) and Whole Foods Market in Middletown will co-sponsor a series of wellness lectures with leading health experts. First in the series is "Voices From the Spectrum," a lecture focusing on autism. More...

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Sports

BCC pitchers lights out as Blues win Region XIX

Walcott MVP as Blues win second straight title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Getting one of the finest overall pitching performances in Brookdale or Region XIX tournament history, the Jersey Blues rolled to their second straight title and third in the last four years on Saturday. More...

Spartans rounding into form as postseason looms

Flurry of local teams preparing for state, conference tournaments
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

Coming into the season, the Ocean Township girls softball team fully expected to be among the top teams in the Shore. More...

Colts team anxious to defend its SCT title

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

CBA lacrosse coach Dave Santos like to tell people how his team always wins the Shore Conference championship. More...

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Schools

Language program puts students on college path

English Language Learners program recognized by state
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - The award-winning English Language Learners (ELL) program at Red Bank Regional High School emphasizes giving students the opportunity for a future in education. More...

Council, school board agree to budget cuts

$22K trim recommended in teacher contracts, workers' comp
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - The Borough Council is expected to vote on a resolution recommending the school board trim more than $20,000 from the school budget that was rejected by voters last month. More...

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Business

Finding the right path to fitness

Owners: Small club ambience behind success of Freedom Fitness
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer

Alyssa Bray knows that sometimes the first step into a fitness center is the hardest one to take."I got a call from a guy that was over 350 pounds. More...

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