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Army accord with FMERA is official

One open door, 40 years of teaching

Kamin selected as Harvard Nieman Fellow

Outdoor discoveries await primary school students

Learning center for autistic adults becomes reality

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Agricultural county fairs worth the trip

Height restriction stalls Hampton Inn proposal

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Auditor: CFO's errors added to budget hike

Kaplan says mistakes cost 4 cents per $100

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Mistakes made by the borough's former chief financial officer have added 4 cents per $100 of assessed property value to this year's tax rate in Red Bank, according to Borough Auditor David Kaplan. More...

Crane gives residents preview of cell tower

Zoning hearing on Verizon application will continue tonight

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN - Reaction to the proposal to place a 133-foot cell tower on the property of the Church of the Nativity, Ridge Road, was mixed on Saturday as small groups of residents gathered in the church's parking lot to look at a crane that soared to More...

Council approves air conditioning upgrade

Boro will save $2K per year via energy-saving units

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Change order No. 17 for the new municipal center was approved last week. More...

O'port acts to correct deficient procedures

2005 audit uncovers actions not compliant with municipal regulations More...

County taps partnerships for hurricane preparedness

Conover: Secondary operation HQs would be at Fort Monmouth

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The midpoint of the hurricane season is just weeks away, and area officials are working to heighten awareness of preparation tactics for Monmouth County residents. More...

County fair to begin 5-day run of fun

BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - One of the area's most popular summer traditions will make its annual stop in the township when the Monmouth County Fair welcomes visitors to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road. More...

County eyeing parts of fort for open space

Marina, playing fields, golf course could become new county park

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - County officials are mulling the idea of acquiring recreational sites at Fort Monmouth after it shuts down in 2011. More...

Environmentalists aim to make parks pesticide-free

NJEF campaign tells towns chemicals harm residents, waterways

BY ANUM AZAM Correspondent

Environmental activists are going door to door this summer to enlist residents in a campaign aimed at ending the use of harmful pesticides in local parks and playgrounds. More...

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For the past 20 years, the volunteer quilters of CPC Behavioral Healthcare have been creating an annual handmade quilt to be raffled off to benefit CPC Behavioral Healthcare's specialized counseling programs for children. More...

Obituaries

John B. Movelle, M.D. Dr. John B. Movelle, 87, of Fair Haven, died July 21 at home. Born in Elizabeth, he resided in Fair Haven for more than 50 years. More...

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Sports

Mid-Monmouth Babe Ruth teams rule state

South Division all-stars repeat as champs

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Mid-Monmouth Babe Ruth League left little doubt who the state's dominant program is. More...

When stars collide

PHOTSO BY CHRIS KELLY staff At left, Manalapan's Chris Marino, who plays for the Manchester Yankees this summer, fires a pitch to the plate during Sunday's ABCCLAll-Star Game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. More...

Tides' surge has them ready for the playoffs

The Jersey Shore Tides are heading into the ABCCL playoffs with a strong regular season finish as they beat the Toms River Black Sox, 9-4, and the Middletown Monarchs, 5-1. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

Stand-up comic Margaret Cho will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Friday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Cho has a distinctive, outrageous and ultimately empowering personal voice. The Count Basie More...

Shoreline reflections at APeX Gallery

Paul Shappirio's father gave him a camera when he was a young boy, and photography has been an important part of his life ever since. More...

'Kitchen Saints and Backyard Heroes'

Robert Edelhauser finds the human face intriguing. He paints ordinary people, their faces reflecting hardship and struggles, but also a spirit of engaging life on its own terms. More...

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Oceanport wins builder's remedy lawsuit

Plans for six-story building on River Street rejected by judge

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Just like David, this small town has toppled a builder playing the role of Goliath. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Felicia Keklak of Rumson follows the lead of instructor Sharon Chessman of Sea Bright during a morning session of Yoga on the Beach held July 22 on the public beach in Sea Bright. More...

Third Street near school to be closed in a.m., p.m.

FAIR HAVEN -- The state has given permission to the town to close Third Street near the borough school to through traffic during school days, Borough Administrator Julie Horner-Keiser told the Borough Council at its meeting Monday night. More...

Borough budget stalled by wait for state aid

T.F. spending plan calls for 16-cent increase in tax rate for 2006

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council voted to postpone adoption of the 2006 budget last week and carried it to the Aug. 1 meeting. More...

Surfers object to loss of beach path

Boro says property is private and public access is nearby

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

DEAL - Despite surfers' concerns about public access to the beach at the end of Ocean Lane, borough officials say the property is privately owned and a public easement exists only 180 feet away. More...

Police departments find interlocal agreements work

Boro reaps $1.7M by sharing impound services with Red Bank

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Sharing services can be a painless way for towns to save money. More...

Teens band together for historic Shrewsbury church

SHREWSBURY -- Civic responsibility, independence and drive are the characteristics that make it possible for two local teenagers, Rachel Kenney, of Tinton Falls, and Cass*e Otten, of Shrewsbury, to put together an ambitious fundraising concert to rai More...

Developer's disclosure ordinance introduced

Campaign contributions of $300 or more would have to be disclosed

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - The long-awaited developer's disclosure ordinance was introduced in its new form at Monday's meeting of the Borough Council. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Spec. Francis C. Villanueva has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

B.B. King crowns area guitar player

Matt O'Ree wins national competition; named best unsigned blues guitarist

BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent

HOLMDEL - Matt O'Ree is no stranger to the blues. The Holmdel native, who has been playing guitar since the age of 13, was recently crowned Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon King of the Blues by B.B. King himself. More...

Long to seek re-election to S.B. council seat

Once out of race, incumbent councilwoman to run with newcomer More...

Zoning Board approves West Side Lofts project

Lawsuit pending on charge of conflict of interest by board chair

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - The West Side Lofts project received final approval from the borough Zoning Board of Adjustment after testimony for the site plan portion of the project was wrapped up last week. More...