Scarecrow      A young-at-heart scarecrow, aka Carl Colmorgen of Red Bank, marches up Broad Street in the annual Red Bank Halloween Parade Oct. 22. More ... Burnip files $11.5M suit against Red Bank Parking director resigns, citing ill health, suspension BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer      One year after filing a notice of intent to sue, former Parking Director Neil Burnip has filed a civil lawsuit against the borough of Red Bank, seeking $11.5 million in damages. More ... Tinton Falls revalulation postponed BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer      TINTON FALLS - It looks as though a borough-wide revaluation expected to be done in 2007 will be pushed back to 2008. More ... For the Record      In an article on revitalization plans in Sea Bright, which ran in the Oct. 19 issue of The Hub, it was incorrectly reported that the Borough Council authorized Borough Engineer David Hoder to prepare design specifications for a proposed new municipal building. More ... Five options for new Rte. 520 bridge Engineer: County will try to avoid use of eminent domain BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      SEA BRIGHT - The proposed replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge could result in taking some private property on both sides of the Route 520 span, according to a county official. More ... Sea Bright Borough Council Candidates      Dina Greygor Long Ocean Avenue Democrat More ... Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey      EAST BRUNSWICK - You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More ... For the record      Joseph Irace and William Johnson are the Republican candidates vying for the two open seats on the Oceanport Borough Council in the Nov. 7 municipal election. Their photos were incorrect in an article in the Oct. 19 issue on the Oceanport candidates. More ... Fair Haven Candidates Borough of Fair Haven mayoral candidates      Joseph Szostak Willow Street Independent More ... Two candidates running unopposed for council      Thomas Gilmour River Road Republican More ... Historic group could halt bridge replacement DEP head to consider keeping current drawbridge in place BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      SEA BRIGHT - If a large group of historic preservationists gets their way, the existing Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge might not be coming down. More ... Coastal towns team up on flood-warning system Shrewsbury, Navesink rivers towns apply for federal grant BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      Oceanport has taken the lead among nine coastal towns that are joining forces on a shared service program that would reduce flood damage throughout their communities. More ... CHRIS KELLY staff Riley Herrmann, 13, and Bob Herrmann, Rumson, cleaned debris from the beach in Monmouth Beach during Clean Ocean Action's 21st Annual Fall Beach Sweeps held throughout the state Oct.21. Read the Story... A tale of two towns Officials cool to proposal to merge Rumson & Sea Bright BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      SEA BRIGHT - Though he is not Charles Dickens, borough resident Andrew Mencinsky has authored a proposal to merge his hometown and its neighbor across the river. More ... Council considers options on liquor store license Boro attny. to research purchase of retail license BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer      RED BANK - The Borough Council is taking steps to address the concerns Leighton Avenue area residents have about a liquor store located in the residential neighborhood. More ... Borough asks state to reconsider cell tower site Residents' group formed to oppose a residential site BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent      FAIR HAVEN - The borough will submit a report to the state Department of Environmental Protection this week asking that the department "take a second look" at its request to place a cell tower in Fair Haven Fields, Borough Council President Thomas Gilmour said Monday. More ... Tours will raise funds for Quaker Meetinghouse      SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Quaker Meetinghouse and cemetery will be open for historic tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. More ... 1/2, Rumson, adds a note of new technology as he marches in the parade as an iPod. Photo Photo Photo      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff From top: Members of the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch march in the Red Bank Halloween Parade Oct. 22. Dillon Preston, 8, Long Branch, leads a group of patriots along Broad Street. Cash Wordseth, 6 More ... Notes      The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the winners of its recycling poetry contest. Fifth-graders Andrew Mahon, of Maple Place School in Oceanport, and Maggie Coffey, of St. James Elementary School in Red Bank, were among 12 New Jersey students who received awards. More ... Court grants extension in appeal of Hook lawsuit Plaintiffs in suit have retained new counsel BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent      Plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to block a commercial development at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook have been given additional time to mount legal opposition to the plan. More ... Three west side grocery stores robbed      RED BANK - A 22-year-old homeless man was arrested last week in connection with the robbery of a grocery store on Drs. James Parker Boulevard. More ...