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      August 17, 2006  RSS feed
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      Kevin Smith fields a question from one of the 2,000-plus fans who attended a screening of his film "Clerks" in Marine Park in Red Bank More...
      Sewer capacity shortfall jeopardizes future growth
      State puts moratorium on sewer connections in south Tinton Falls
      BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

      It has become apparent that there is not enough sewerage capacity for all of the projects waiting to begin in the southern end of Tinton Falls. More...

      Study recommends paid firefighters in Rumson
      Volunteers who live out of town lead to longer p.m. response times
      BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

      With more than half of fire company volunteers living out of town, a study of the Rumson Fire Department recommends that the borough hire some paid firefighters. More...


      Commission adds to boro's historic inventory
      Ten sites proposed would bring historic places tally to 80
      BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

      RED BANK - Ten new additions were proposed to the Borough Council for inclusion in the Red Bank Historic Inventory by George Bowden, chairman of the borough Historic Preservation Commission. More...


      Four towns studying centralizing dispatch
      Could shared dispatch for police, fire, EMS, public works cut costs?
      BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

      SHREWSBURY - A feasibility study for the implementation of a shared dispatcher services program with three other towns was endorsed by the Borough Council last week. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Notes
      Michael Gormley was recently installed as president of the Red Bank Rotary. He has been a member for many years, serving in several different capacities, including as a member of the board. He is vice president, CFO and treasurer of Two River Community Bank, Middletown. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Richard James Byrne Jr. Mr. Byrne, 77, of Little Silver, died Aug. 6 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, he resided in Shrewsbury for 40 years before moving to Little Silver eight years ago. Mr. Byrne was the current manager of Concrete Resurfacing Inc., Shrewsbury. Prior to More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Let's go sailing
      On Aug. 9 and 10, the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank hosted the Junior Sweepstakes Regatta, where children in various age groups competed in several different classes of boats in one of the Shore area's most prestigious sailing events of the year. More...
      • Globe Hotel men's team wins Monmouth title
      • Can't You See story keeps getting better
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       Letters
      • Greed led to destruction of Tredwell House
      (letter to Rumson Mayor John E. Ekdahl) It was with immense sadness that I received the news of the June 15 fire that destroyed the childhood home I called Holly Farm, also known as the Tredwell House, the oldest building in Rumson. As grief takes it s course, my emotions have turn More...
      • High taxes for lousy education
      • Time is now to take a stand for peace
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image Music, activism are at heart of Clearwater
      31st Clearwater fest set for Aug. 19 & 20 at Sunset Park in Asbury
      Folk music and social activism have enjoyed a long and harmonious relationship and the Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater definitely sings along. More...
      • article has image Eclectic gallery offers choices for art lovers
      • article has image In the Arts
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       Schools
      • District hires new director of curriculum
      Some concern among Board of Ed members about changes in post
      RED BANK - The district hired a new director of curriculum last week but not without some discussion about changes in the job description and salary for the position. More...
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