August 31, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Politics unbridled at council meeting

Council Dems remove GOP mayoral candidate from finance committee
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

During a tumultuous meeting of the Red Bank Borough Council on Monday, Councilman John P. Curley was removed as head of the Finance Committee after a resolution calling for his removal was put forth by Mayor Edward J. McKenna Jr. More...

Shh! Updates to noise law in Sea Bright

Adopted revisions set quiet time between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - The updates to the town's existing noise prevention are not intended to shut down social gatherings where music and talk is kept at a reasonable level, borough officials say. More...

Two Tinton Falls roads to get sidewalks

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council voted last week to appropriate $101,744 for the 2006 sidewalk construction program from the general capital fund reserve. More...

Fun at the Firemen's Fair

At right, Fair Haven's Christian Danielczyk, 5, tosses a ball while playing one of the games at the Fair Haven Firemen's Fair on Aug. 26. More...

Wanted: Tech gurus for volunteer position

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - If you have a technical background and are looking for an opportunity to serve the community, this is your chance. A Technical Advisory Committee recently created by the borough needs members. More...

Women voters' leagues elect officers

The Monmouth County Inter-League Organization of the League of Women Voters elected the following officers at its 38th annual meeting: president, Esther Greenberg; vice-president, Marie Curtis; secretary, Wilma Quantrille; treasurer, Don Curtis; and More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Adele LaSecla Manning Mrs. Manning, 79, of Lakewood, died Aug. 27 at Ocean County Medical Center, Brick. Born in Union, she resided in the Belford section of Middletown, prior to moving to Lakewood 12 years ago. More...

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Sports

Hawks optimistic about the 2006 season

Monmouth opens Saturday at Fordham
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Kevin Callahan doesn't shy away from acknowledging that the Monmouth University football team's expectations for 2006 are high. More...

Depth, scoring has BCC eyeing a Region crown

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Brookdale Community College women's soccer team came up one game and one goal short of a Region 19 title and a trip to the national junior college tournament last fall. More...

Shore Bulldogs giving a second chance to players

Semi-pro team plays in Old Bridge
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Garden State Football League is all about second chances."Everyone dreams of a second chance," said Freehold Township's Emeka Nkwuo. More...

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Schools

Middle, high schools continue progress

R.B. Middle School exiting state list; RBRHS improves
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Were it not for problems in the coding of about four test booklets, the Red Bank Middle School would have been off the state's list of Schools in Need of Improvement (SINI) this year. More...

Board names interim principal at high school

BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

HOLMDEL - At this time last year, Arthur Albrizio was preparing for retirement. But as of Aug. 16, the former Red Bank Regional High School principal took the reins of Holmdel High School, at least for a little while. More...

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Business

Petco: Back in business

Retailer invites all to grand opening
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN -- Good news for pets and their owners: Petco is back in town. More...

Dean's gives back to the community

Dean's Natural Food Markets in Shrewsbury and Ocean townships has established a customer loyalty program to benefit local nonprofits. More...

How does your garden grow?

The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce has produced a bumper crop of community minded men, women and businesses during the 15 years since it inaugurated the annual Spinnaker Awards. More...

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Developments in Tinton Falls stalled

Growth in southern part of borough may be affected
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Development plans in Tinton Falls are being put on hold because of questions about whether infrastructure can handle the added growth. More...

Photo

Gray skies didn't deter these stalwarts from enjoying the attractions at the annual Fair Haven Firemen's Fair Aug. 26. A Fair Haven More...

T.F. library gets $25K state grant back

Funds will pay for architectural study for cost estimate
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Every little bit helps when trying to fund a much-needed library expansion in a town that has been stretched to its limit by the increased cost of a municipal building project. More...

T.F. residents get chance to affect open space

Survey will gather data for inclusion in open space plan
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Residents of the borough will find an Open Space survey in the newsletter that will arrive at their homes in early September. More...

Institute for Justice, NJ join MTOTSA appeal

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

A group of Long Branch homeowners gained powerful allies this week when the Institute for Justice (IJ) and state Public Advocate Ronald K. More...

Fort panel to apply for $1.35M in federal aid

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH- The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority is applying for $1.35 million in federal funds to start up business. More...

Two chances for public comment at fort meetings

Comment at beginning and end; meeting schedule adopted
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The chairperson of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority says he welcomes public input at the panel's monthly meetings. More...

A roundabout way to Brookdale is approved

County accepting bids for $1.27M traffic project
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - They'll be coming around the roundabout when they come to Brookdale next year. More...

On Campus

Pamela Sidran, Ocean, has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse (N.Y.) University, where she is a freshman majoring in advertising. More...

Freeholders split 3-2 on vote to retain attorney

BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS - After a nine-month study aimed at removing politics from choosing a lawyer, the Monmouth County Freeholders voted 3-2 to reinstate politically connected Malcolm Carton as their top counsel. More...

Bulletin Board

Safe boating course in Eatontown Sept. 9, 10

Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course under New Jersey State law Sept. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m.-noon at West Marine Store, Routes 35 and 36, Eatontown. More...

Notes

Sea Bright's Recreation Committee will sponsor its third annual "Skimboard Bash" on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the municipal beachfront. behind the Sea Bright Fire Department building. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the contest runs all day. More...

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Letters

Mayor aims tirades at critics

Ah, vintage Mayor Eddie. Nothing pleases me more than when the mayor of Red Bank explodes into one of his petulant tirades and does so publicly. More...

Many made Clearwater Festival a success

I want to thank all Mon-mouth County Friends of Clearwater (MCFC) volunteers for your hard work and dedication that made this year's 31st annual Clearwater Festival successful. More...

Vultures circling Fort Monmouth

If you like eminent domain abuse, privatization and corporate takeovers of the arts center and Sandy Hook, you will love the proposed invasion and occupation of Fort Monmouth by real estate speculators and corporate war profiteers. More...

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Arts / Zest

Navesink Garden Club blossoms over 60 years

RED BANK - The Navesink Garden Club of Red Bank will mark 60 years of fine floral design, horticultural expertise and civic beautification with a standard flower show. "A Sixty Carat Sparkler" will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. More...

Photos celebrate the Big Apple

McKay Imaging Studio and Gallery in Red Bank is hosting its first group exhibit More...

Using art to express 9/11 feelings

The public is encouraged to participate in an evening of creative expression and discussion in observance of the fifth anniversary of 9/11. More...

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