December 29, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Another $100K in cost overruns for boro hall

Tobin: Council intends to recoup losses from overruns on project
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

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Yes, Virginia, Santa has helpers in Oceanport

Postal workers aim to keep spirit of season for kids
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Oceanport firefighters receive $40K grant

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Resident charged with theft from foundation

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Council asked to comment on beachfront projects

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

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Gas-to-energy operation captures design award

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Opinion

Coda

Next year, how
Greg Bean

Well, one more holiday season is nearly gone, and once again I More...

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Sports

Football at CBA rumor is emerging once again

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The strongest high school football conference in the state may be getting a shot of adrenaline within the next few years. Yes, we More...

Local teams chase tourney titles

Local hoops teams are busy this week, playing in a variety of holiday tournaments. On the boys More...

Hawks’ teams picked to win NEC crowns

Men aiming for third straight
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

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Arts / Zest

Taking the gift of human kindness on the road

In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for human kindness. This year, the traveling More...

In the Arts

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Paintings, mixed media at Trattoria

A collection of original paintings, mixed media, large vibrant oils and small intimate dog portraits by local artist Lisa Marie Hodder is on exhibit at the Front Street Trattoria in Red Bank through Jan. 2. More...

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Renovation snags keep library closed

Asbestos and pipe realignment will delay reopening
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

It will be at least another eight weeks before the public is permitted back into the Red Bank Public Library due to problems that have arisen during the current renovations. After being closed Oct. 23, the library, located at 84 W. More...

Photo

A lighted ice boat casts sparkles on Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank on Christmas night. More...

Tobin: Boro offsets some financial losses

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

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’Tis the season: Police alert to impaired drivers

Through Jan. 2, law enforcement officers will be stepping up impaired driving enforcement as part of the You Drink and Drive, You Lose 2006 Year End Crackdown. More...

Board awards Narozanick ‘Freeholder Emeritus’ title

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2006 in photos

CHRISKELLY staff Firefighters battle the blaze that destroyed the 300-year-old Tredwell House in Rumson June 15. More...

Boro has first certified emergency response team

WLB mayor, council members among CERT graduates
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Court approves complaint amendment in fort suit

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

Save Sandy Hook (SSH), a grassroots local organization founded to block the commercial development of historic Fort Hancock, has been given the green light to proceed with an amended complaint aimed at overturning a 60-year lease granted by More...

Bulletin Board

‘N.J. Shouts Down Drugs’ music competition

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has announced its 2007 More...

Lecture on morning hand pain at SCAN Jan. 24

Arthur P. Vasen, M.D., hand and orthopedic surgeon at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present More...

Tickets on sale for guitar signed by Bon Jovi

The alumni association at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, is selling chances for a raffle of a red Gibson guitar signed by Jon Bon Jovi. The drawing will be held March 15. More...

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Letters

Revitalizing the fort for life

Because Fort Monmouth is a valuable asset, you will hear all kinds of reasoning put forth for various agendas of those who want to control, at least, a part of this unexpectedly available piece of real estate. More...

Family program had the support of many

Prevention First would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those individuals and local businesses that contributed to our 2006 Strengthening Families program. Carmine More...

Bridge replacement a DOT boondoggle

In St. Augustine, Fla., the town demanded repairs instead of replacement of their historic drawbridge, and they got it. The plan in St. Augustine is to erect a temporary drawbridge right alongside the old one. Then they More...

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Schools

Schools teach 4-year-olds learning fundamentals

Skills learned at pre-K carry through students
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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New swings for Kortney’s Playground

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Middle school puzzle: Why the high water use?

Red Bank district searching for source of tripled water bills
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

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Business

Business Briefs

Barbara Davis Employment Services, Red Bank, marked its 19th anniversary by presenting an annual corporate contribution to 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, its 2006 charitable recipient. More...

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