October 5, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Activist arrested at fort reuse meeting

Wants veterans, environment, homeless factored into plans
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Environmental and peace activist Tom Mahedy was arrested last week after persistent questioning of members of the panel charged with charting the future of Fort Monmouth once it ceases operation as a military base. More...

Police seek witnesses to hit-and-run

SHREWSBURY - A traffic accident on the northbound side of Shrewsbury Avenue, near Patterson Street, left a 20-year-old female pedestrian with multiple injuries, according to police. More...

Boro one step closer to 'Tree City' status

State DEP approves five-year plan to manage tree inventory
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Since April, the Borough Shade Tree Committee has been working hard on the first year of a five-year plan. More...

Free to read: Banned Books Week a reminder

Libraries tell patrons attempts still made to remove books from shelves
BY SARAH CHOI Correspondent

When it comes to reading, there are as many different opinions about the contents of a book as there are readers. What one person thinks is perfectly acceptable for the shelf of a public library, another considers inappropriate. More...

Historic house needs fundraising group

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising efforts for the historic Crawford House. More...

Environmental groups laud S.B. beach suit

Boro officials will try to have town exempted from civil complaint
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Soaking up the sun on publicly purchased sands ought to be open to all, not just "members only," according to beach access advocates. More...

Cell tower: It's not if, but where and what

TINTON FALLS - As a way of getting easy money, putting up a cell tower and inviting carriers to rent space may be a fine option. Even churches are getting on line, constructing cell tower spaces in the steeples. More...

Fort reuse panel: We want Vets clinic too

Advocates call for inpatient facility on base
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The leaders of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority say they hear the cries of military veterans who fear losing access to affordable health care at the local military base. More...

County records will be backed up electronically

BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Flood waters from Hurricane Katrina destroyed millions of government records, never to be recovered again. More...

Opinion

Your Turn

Overdevelopment, conflicts in Red Bank
William Meyer Guest Column

Mayor Edward McKenna has accused me of wasting the borough's money on lawsuits challenging the massive zoning approvals for overly intense developments given away under his regime. A brief exposition of the facts is in order. More...

Coda

Even if we build it, they'll still come
Greg Bean

As communities in central New Jersey like Freehold Borough and Lakewood struggle with the thorny problems arising from illegal immigration, about the only solace we can take is that the federal government is doing an even worse job of finding a solut More...

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Letters

Democrat slate best for Red Bank

The combination of autumn's palette of reds, oranges, golds, browns and its soothing zephyrs can easily inebriate its spectators, especially the residents of Red Bank who can view fall in all its glory from the shores of the Navesink. More...

Candidates have positive vision for Red Bank

I have seen quite a bit written in this paper regarding the recent Council meetings. I cannot say much about these meetings as I was not there. More...

Changes refine retail mix at The Grove

After 10 years of tremendous customer service at The Grove at Shrewsbury, Sealfons department store will close permanently on Dec. 25. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings'

Book helps children cope when someone they love has cancer
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Take heart. There's hope. And help for anyone who has to explain to a child that someone they love has been diagnosed with cancer. More...

In the Arts

The fourth annual Walt Whitman Poetry Festival will take place Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Auditorium Square Park, Ocean Grove. Sixty-two award-winning New Jersey poets will be reading, leading workshops, lectures, tutorials and open mics. More...

Stories pieced together in fabric

An exhibit of fiber collages by fiber artist Pamela Burke will be at the Oceanic Library in Rumson throughout October. More...

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Boro will seek to offset nonprofit tax burden

McKenna: Change in state law needed to help host towns
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

By year's end, borough officials are expected to ask the state for a change in the laws that govern tax-exempt properties to provide relief to towns like Red Bank that host a high number of nonprofits. More...

Photo

Mark Modderman of Long Branch brought his vintage sailboat "Grace" to the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show held at the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank Sept. 30. More...

Red Bank Borough Council

Red Bank candidates address taxes, development

RED BANK - The outcome of the race for two Borough Council seats will decide whether the six-member governing body, now made up of four Democrats and two Republicans, remains dominated by Democrats. The two open seats are now held by Democrats. More...

Historic inventory minus two structures

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Two properties were recently withdrawn from the borough's inventory of historic places, much to the dismay of Historic Preservation Committee Chairman George Bowden. More...

The welcome mat is out at Shore's 'green' buildings

Open house event Oct. 7 will showcase sustainable features
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

Jersey Shore home and business owners who use renewable energy sources will open their doors to the public as part of a Green Buildings Open House on Saturday, Oct. 7. More...

Photo

Above, Paul Boudrea, Middletown, and Bob Sundstrom, Shrewsbury, talk about Sundstrom's tug-style boat, "Terrapin," at the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Monmouth Boat Club, Red Bank, on Sept. 30. More...

Boro to seek grant for restrooms at sports fields

County open space funds would pay half of estimated $500K cost
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Everyone was rather flabbergasted during the Borough Council meeting Sept. 19 at the projected cost of constructing public restrooms at the West Park Avenue sports complex. More...

Save Sandy Hook seeks to continue suit

Developer secures financing for first phase of project
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

Save Sandy Hook (SSH) is scrambling to find an attorney to continue its fight to block commercial development on Sandy Hook. More...

FRA walk and expo for people with disabilities

The FRA PossAbilities Walk and TECH Expo is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15, at The Atlantic Club in Manasquan. More...

Monmouth, Ocean councils of Girl Scouts plan to merge

Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts of Ocean County have announced that they will be joining forces to form one Girl Scout council serving approximately 18,000 girls throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. More...

State Web site will offer Rx cost comparisons

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

New Jersey residents will be able to shop for medicine smarter using a new state Web site. More...

Bulletin Board

Notes

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., the Westside Community Group will hold its 10th annual Candidates Night at River Street Commons at 49 Catherine St. in Red Bank. More...

Community Bulletin Board

CPC will host Culinary Adventure Oct. 23

CPC Behavioral Healthcare of Middletown will host a Culinary Adventure fundraiser on Oct. 23 at The Sheraton in Eatontown. The wine- and food-tasting event will be kicked off by a live cooking show by cajun Chef Scott Landry. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Bruce George Whitenack Mr. Whitenack, 81, of Tinton Falls, died Sept. 21. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Orange, prior to moving to Tinton Falls in 1956. More...

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Sports

Boland's record only highlight of NEC opener

Hawks dominated by Stony Brook for first loss of the season
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Monmouth University head football coach Kevin Callahan didn't mince words following Saturday's loss to Stony Brook. More...

Rumson girls are first at cross country invitational

RBC girls third in championship division
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Rumson-Fair Haven had a dilemma.Three of its top seven scorers are freshmen, and at Friday's New Balance Jersey Shore Cougar Invitational, coach Tim McLoone decided to let them run in the Freshman division race, leaving the varsity without its regula More...

Lady Blue Devils team cruising right along

B Central champs are still undefeated
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

Although the Shore Regional girls soccer team has already clinched the Class B Central division, head coach Mike Migliorisi is working hard to keep his squad from getting complacent More...

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Schools

Oceanport voters pass $2.1M school referendum

State debt service aid expected to trim cost to taxpayers
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - By a 2-to-1 margin, borough taxpayers approved a $2.1 million referendum last week that will fund improvements to both district schools. More...

Shore Reg'l mulls options after referendum defeat

Voters in four sending towns overwhelmingly rejected building plan
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH -- The Shore Regional High School District is wrestling with ways to fund renovations officials believe are needed to bring the 44-year-old school up-to-date. More...

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Business

Blanket statements

Business weaves personal photos into covers, pillowcases
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

MATAWAN - As the textile industry continues to move overseas, Steve Barnett has used innovation to turn a blanket into a gold mine. More...

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