October 12, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Despite harassment claim, Burnip remains on payroll

Victim of alleged abuse files tort claim, may seek $5M in damages
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Red Bank Parking Director Neil Burnip remains an employee of the borough while an investigation is ongoing into allegations of sexual harassment filed by a female employee of the borough. More...

Red Bank Mayoral Candidates

Curley runs on open, efficient governance

With the goal of transparency in government and more direct involvement by More...

K. Hovnanian still plans to occupy bldg.

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Despite layoffs and a soft housing market, K. More...

Lighthouse Challenge takes place Oct. 14-15

Lighthouse enthusiasts look forward to this weekend all year. It's the date of the seventh annual New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge when 11 New Jersey lighthouses will light up the coastline. More...

Boro Council nixes light at Hance & Sycamore

Unanimous no vote on county's plan for traffic light
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - It was not really a surprise when Borough Council members voted 4-0 to reject the county's plans for a traffic light and road widening at Hance and Sycamore avenues. More...

Developer Kara Homes files for bankruptcy

Developer built Tradewinds at former beach club site
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - On a site along the town's sea wall, 18 of the 20 homes to be constructed at the Tradewinds at Sea Bright development stand proudly. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Catherine "Cay" Soyer Mrs. Soyer, 71, of Freehold, died Oct. 8 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She resided in Queens, N.Y., prior to relocating to Freehold seven months ago. More...

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Sports

Rutgers women are representing state well

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The state's top high school girl soccer players don't have to look far to find championship-caliber soccer at the collegiate level. More...

Heads up

Red Bank Catholic's Bob Pignataro outjumps St. John Vianney's William Cluver to win a 50-50 ball in the air. SJV got the better of the action, More...

RBC harriers win four-way race

Take Shore Coaches Invitational Girls Varsity D title

The four-team chase for the Girls Varsity D Division title at Saturday's Shore Coaches Invitational came down to which team was the most balanced. More...

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Arts / Zest

Where to go, what to do with kids in Monmouth Co.

'The Parent Pages' is a resource for activities, enrichment and more
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

It's a simple idea, but oh so timely. A resource guide for parents and newcomers that details everything from where to look for a fun activity, to birthday party information, schools and mothers' organizations. More...

In the Arts

A cocktail fundraiser Friday will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC). "Celebration of Excellence" will be hosted by Mike and Holly Lyttle 6:30-9:30 p.m. at their home overlooking the Shrewsbury River. More...

'Abstract Please'

A show of abstract expressionist paintings by Medy Quiroz will be on exhibit at Cask 591 restaurant in Long Branch throughout October. More...

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Protest by surfers, environmental groups

Activists say beach renourishment harms coastline, recreation
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Area surfers and environmental activists gathered Monday at the Long Branch oceanfront to protest beach replenishment projects at the Jersey Shore they say are harming the coast. More...

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Members of the Monmouth Regional High School marching band make their way along Broadway in Long Branch during the Columbus Day parade sponsored by the Amerigo Vespucci Society Oct. 8. More...

Red Bank Mayoral Candidates

Menna will seek to build consensus with community

By eliminating positions and reorganizing departments, Red Bank mayoral candidate Councilman Pasquale Menna said he hopes to cut taxes and make borough government run more efficiently. More...

Council OKs purchase of tract for affordable housing

Borough will pay $2.45M for 1.9-acre lot on west side
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Despite the reservations of some members, the Borough Council passed an ordinance at Monday's meeting that authorizes the borough to purchase a 1.9-acre lot slated for affordable housing for $2.45 million. More...

Merits of new library task of proposed panel

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council is looking into creating a committee to come up with a feasibility study to determine if residents are really interested in taking on the expense of building a new library. More...

Prosecutor: Fort closure will tax local police

Valentin: Host towns will take on more police functions
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - When Fort Monmouth's gates close in September 2011, police in the base's three host communities can expect to be much busier, according to the county's top law enforcer. More...

Boro Council seat open after Cahill resigns

Replacement will be appointed to fill vacancy
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Another seat on the Borough Council has become available now that Therese Cahill has resigned. More...

Fire academy graduates new class of volunteers

The Monmouth County Fire Academy, Howell, recently graduated 25 volunteers from Firefighter I Class No. 67. The ceremony was held Aug. 29. More...

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...

Bulletin Board

Notes

During the week of Oct. More...

Community Bulletin Board

VNA flu, pneumonia clinics to begin Nov. 2

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Central Jersey will hold flu and pneumonia clinics beginning Nov. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at Red Bank Foodtown, 362 Broad St. More...

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Letters

Riverview partners with Red Bank community

During the Sept. 25 meeting of the Red Bank Borough Council, discussion focused on plans to offset the borough's perceived nonprofit tax burden. More...

Govt. for the people, not local party bosses

I am an independent Red Bank voter who believes in a government of the people, for the people and by the people, and not for verbal abuse, intimidation, deals behind the scenes, and local party bosses. More...

Overcrowding hurts quality of life in borough

Every resident in Red Bank sees it. People from other towns and even states talk about it. Yet, nothing is getting done about it. The overcrowding in Red Bank is destroying our community. More...

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Schools

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Members of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School marching band More...

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