June 8, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Experts warn: Prepare for rising seas, storms

Local officials told coastal towns at risk from global warming
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Anyone who believes that a storm like Hurricane Katrina might never unleash its fury on New Jersey's coastal communities might want to think again. More...

Shore Reg'l board cuts $100K from failed budget

Cuts to be made to administration, special ed, supplies, basic skills
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - In keeping with the wishes of four different municipal governments, the Shore Regional High School Board of Education has agreed to shave $100,000 from its failed $13.2 million budget for academic year 2006-07. More...

Zoners to rehear West Side Lofts application

Attny: To avoid appearance of conflict, chairwoman will not participate More...

Jazz & Blues Festival

Clockwise from top: Sarah Possidel, 5, Brick, does a back flip on a ride. With the rains over, the hillside in front of the main stage was crowded with fans who flock to the festival to hear national and local bands. More...

Campaign contribution not illegal, Menna says

BY LAYLI WHYTE and TOM CAIZZA Staff Writers

RED BANK - Borough Council President Pasquale Menna said that he did not do anything illegal when he made a $500 contribution to a joint candidate election fund for Matawan Democratic council candidates last November, and then was awarded a no bid More...

A post office of its own may be in boro's future

Postal service spokesman: USPS moving forward on plans for Tinton Falls
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - With a little luck, and some diligent negotiations, the borough may be one step closer to getting its own post office. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

George J. Betz Mr. Betz, 85, of Shrewsbury, died May 31 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Wayne and Toms River for 20 years before moving to Shrewsbury. Before his retirement in 1986, Mr. More...

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Letters

Teen marijuana use impacts mental health

Depression. Suicidal Thoughts. Schizophre-nia. If you have outdated perceptions about marijuana, you might be putting your teen at risk. More...

Education funding falls victim to politics

At the end of last year, I was pleased to be able to procure the promise of a community development grant for the Fair Haven Education Foundation to fund the installation of new security devices on the doors at Sickles and Knollwood Schools. More...

Don't overlook horseshoe crabs in Raritan Bay

During May and June, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore along the sandy beaches of the Bayshore region of New Jersey to conduct their ancient mating ritual. Wait, you are probable thinking of Delaware Bay. More...

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Schools

Atchison students show heart

TINTON FALLS - Lynne Landis, physical education teacher at the Mahala F. Atchison School (MFA) is justifiably proud of the children in her K-3 school. More...

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Fall from grace: Hughes sentenced

Former Holy Cross pastor could get parole in six months
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

The Rev. Joseph Hughes, former pastor of Holy Cross Church in Rumson, was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday and ordered to repay the $2 million he was convicted of siphoning from church funds. More...

Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN T.J. Wheeler entertains Saturday at the 20th annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival held at Marine Park. More pictures on page 14. More...

Dwek, partners had designs on Dorn's site

$550K for down payment and use of funds released to fiscal agent's account
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

RED BANK - Solomon Dwek's plans to grow his real estate empire to Wallace Street in Red Bank have apparently gone astray. More...

S.B. Dems seek 2nd candidate

Write-in candidate to be tapped to run with political newcomer
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - In this fall's council race, the Democratic candidates are political newcomer Susana Markson and a write-in candidate to be named later. More...

Initiative recognizes educators, volunteers

RED BANK - Educators and volunteers in the community are among those who will be honored tonight at the 2006 Red Bank Education Awards ceremony held at the Two River Theater. More...

Area churches still helping hurricane victims

BY CHRISTINE VARNO and LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writers

Local churches continue to be a part of the recovery effort under way in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita More...

Notes Around Town

Cub Scouts from Wolf Den Pack 8, Red Bank, lowered the flag at Retreat at Fort Monmouth on May 16 in order to fulfill one of their achievements. More...

Tinton Falls begins shaping its master plan

Affordable housing, open-space priorities residents want in plan
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The borough kicked off its master plan review last week with a town hall-type meeting for residents. More...

StreetLife signals summer in Red Bank

The sidewalks of downtown Red Bank will be alive with magicians, jazz, blues, rock, folk musicians, dance and more on Saturday evenings this summer as the StreetLife series of outdoor performances continues for the fifth season. More...

Bulletin Board

Katrina Community Initiative to meet June 14

The Katrina Community Initiative will sponsor a mission work planning session for a trip scheduled for the Gulf Coast area June 14 at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 172 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank. More...

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Opinion

Dr. Charles Shabica

Guest Column Beach restoration protects, preserves coastal resources More...

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Sports

Sheehan Classic set for Saturday in Red Bank

RED BANK - The George Sheehan Classic 5-Mile Run is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday. More...

N.J. International Track Meet celebrates 20 years

The New Jersey International Track and Field Meet will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday at Colts Neck High School. More...

Falcons do it again, win Group III team title

Ocean's Nembhard, Grant among individual winners
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Monmouth Regional express rolls on.Each week the competition has been getting better and better, but that hasn't prevented the Monmouth Regional boys from remaining the class of the field. More...

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Arts / Zest

Monday is movie night at JCC

The Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center (JCC) presents "Monday Night Movies." Films will be shown on the large screen in the Axelrod Performing Arts Center at the JCC, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. More...

Students star in staged reading

Renegade Readers Theater, a radical staged reading series starring high school students, produced through the Two River Theater Company's education department will present the comedy "Rough Crossing" by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jake Oliver, for one More...

Songwriters bring their music to Riverside Gardens Park

The Songwriters in the Park series hosted by Brookdale Public Radio takes up residence at Riverside Gardens Park on West Front Street in Red Bank on Friday evenings for the summer. More...

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