October 19, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Tempest over towns left out of study

Shared services panel does not include Shrewsbury, Oceanport
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

The Little Silver Borough Council passed a resolution Monday to ask the state to fund a feasibility study of shared services limited to three local municipalities. More...

Oceanport Mayoral Candidates

Chaump says year in office gives her edge

Oceanport Mayor Lucille Chaump has been serving in that office for just under a year and is seeking election in November for the opportunity to follow through with a platform she pledged to the community over three years ago. More...

Oceanport Council Candidates

Incumbent, three newcomers vie for two council seats William Johnson Mohawk Avenue

Republican Oceanport Borough Council candidate William Johnson said last week that his service on the borough's Recreation Committee was a steppingstone in his decision to run for council in November. More...

Gary LaBruno Wyandotte Avenue

Democrat No photo available Political newcomer Gary LaBruno is running for Oceanport council because he says there are still issues in the borough that need to be resolved. More...

Environmental group helps preserve wetlands

Ducks Unltd. holds 2nd annual cleanup of sedge islands
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

MONMOUTH BEACH - By the second year of cleaning up the sedge islands in the Shrewsbury River, the members of the Monmouth County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited could see that their efforts are making a difference. More...

Boro can go forward on projects

Additional sewer capacity wins boro go-ahead from COAH
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Apparently, the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) is convinced that the borough has enough sewer capacity to support its affordable housing plan. More...

Restaurateur pitches plans to Planning Board

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN - After giving an informal presentation to the borough's Planning Board on Oct. More...

Towns seek grant for flood warning system

Nine municipalities seek $100K to equip five bridges
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - The borough will join with several other local communities to apply for a $100,000 grant from the National Weather Service (NWS) that would fund Automated Flood Warning Systems (AFWS) for five area bridges. More...

Council awards $356K contract for roads program

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - The Borough Council awarded the bid for its 2006 Road Program to Fernandes Construction at Monday's council meeting. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Roy J. Parrella Mr. Parrella, 71, of Red Bank, died Oct. 14 at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided there prior to moving to Red Bank 15 months ago. He was a member of Local No. More...

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Letters

Resolve S.B. beach issue without litigation

Acting Attorney General Anne Milgram filed suit against the shore community of Sea Bright and nine private beach clubs in the borough seeking more public access to the beach. More...

Faced with poor choices, voters don't go to polls

During the past several weeks both candidates for the United States Senate have increased their attacks against each other, particularly in their television and radio commercials. More...

Autocracy, dictatorship prevail in Red Bank

The foundation of democracy is seriously threatened in our community as a 20-year reign of autocracy and dictatorship prevails and dominates. More...

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Schools

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Top: Lizzy Foggia, Rumson, searches for toys hidden in a hay pile at the Fair Haven PTA's annual Harvest Fest, held at the Knollwood School on Oct. 15. More...

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Business

'tique of the week

Mill House Antiques: unique antiques in 1840s setting
BY TONY SENK Correspondent

What better place could there be to house a wealth of antiques than in a building that is itself an antique? More...

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Boro aims to be more pedestrian friendly

Officials take walking tour as part of Walkable Community Workshop
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Although parking and traffic problems often are at the forefront in Red Bank, a recent workshop focused on making the town more pedestrian friendly. More...

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Monmouth University student Mia Schwerin, of Ocean Township, prepares a tombstone for restoration in the graveyard at Christ Church Episcopal, Shrewsbury, during the university's fifth annual student community service day, "The Big Event," on Oct. More...

Oceanport Mayoral Candidates

Future of fort, shared services on Kahle agenda

Oceanport is evolving, according to mayoral candidate Council-woman Ellynn Kahle, who said last week that she is running for the office of mayor to be a part of "positive" decision-making for the future of the borough. More...

John "Ted" Ibex Burnt Mill Circle

Democrat Oceanport Councilman John "Ted" Ibex was appointed to office last December and said last week that he is running in the November election to complete some unfinished business. More...

Joseph Irace

Osprey Lane

Republican Frustration over mismanagement and poor planning involved in the upgrade of the borough's premier park is why first-time council candidate Joseph Irace said he has stepped up to the plate to run for office. More...

Candidates see future as united east, west sides

Candidates Night consensus that west side needs upgrades
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Revitalizing the Shrewsbury Avenue commercial corridor of the borough was the overriding issue of consensus among candidates for Red Bank mayor and council at Candidates Night last week. More...

Hearing for activist set for next week

Wall resident arrested Sept. 26 outside fort reuse meeting
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN- Environmental and peace activist Tom Mahedy is expected to appear before a municipal court judge at 9 a.m. next Thursday to face charges of disorderly conduct in relation to his actions at the Sept. More...

Shrewsbury incumbents running unopposed

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY - Mayor Emilia Siciliano is not ready to retire. She is running for a third term along with two incumbent council members, Donald Burden and Terel Cooperhouse. More...

Fair Haven architect indicted for extortion

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN - A borough man appeared in federal court last week on an indictment charging him with extortion and filing a false tax return. More...

Freeholders criticized for high legal expenses

BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Despite recently adopted measures aimed at cutting legal expenses, several residents sounded off last week, complaining the county is still spending too much on lawyers. More...

Resident wants answers on Smart Growth plan

BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Borough resident Ed Bannon will be watching for an e-mail from town hall. More...

Ghostport

Guided tours of haunted Keyport will take place through November
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT - An abandoned pirate ship is drifting in the borough harbor, its floorboards soaked in blood. There is no cargo, no treasure, not one soul left to explain. More...

Bulletin Board

Notes

An Oktoberfest event to support the Fair Haven School District will be held Nov. 3 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at The Atrium at 2 Senza in the Galleria in Red Bank. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Arts program auditions will be held Dec. 9

Audition applications for the Monmouth County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs are available for students in grades of 6-12. Auditions will be held Dec. 9. More...

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Sports

McLoone returns to the Shore running scene

Coaching RFH harriers with Henry Mercer
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Training partners talk about a lot of things while they are running together. More...

Colts hoping their slow start is just a memory

CBA playing better as postseason arrives
BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

With the Shore Conference postseason tournament only days away, the Christian Brothers Academy soccer team finds itself in a very unfamiliar position. More...

Brookdale women repeat as GSAC soccer champs

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brookdale's women's soccer team seems to be rounding into form at just the right time. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Through the Eyes of Children: The Rwanda Project'

Monmouth U exhibit of photos by orphans of the genocide

Nancy Mezey doesn't see loss and suffering in the striking photographs currently on exhibit in the library at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. More...

In the Arts

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts will present the third season of the More...

Multi-artist exhibit marks eighth anniversary

An exhibition of works by artists who have exhibited at the Frederick Gallery will open Oct. 24 at the gallery's locations in Allenhurst and Spring Lake. More...

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