SEAN BRADY Youngsters are off and running at the start of a kids' race as part of a 5K run/walk fundraiser for the Tinton Falls district's education foundation Oct. 29. More ... 'It's too big' condo project is back      Developer proposes same size condo/townhouse project More ... Center announces blood drives for November      Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: More ... Assistant prosecutor honored by association      The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey recently recognized Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr. with the Outstanding Career Advocacy Award. More ...      GLORIA STRAVELLI Holiday Express, led by Tim McLoone (l), kicked off its 14th season last week at its warehouse/headquarters in Shrewsbury. The all-volunteer troupe delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those in need of the gift of human kindness during the holiday season ... More ... Oceanport police get $30K for computer upgrades      OCEANPORT -- The borough of Oceanport Police Department has received $30.000 in federal funds to upgrade computer systems. More ... Full, partial terms up for grabs in freeholder race Republicans Little and Lucas face Democrats McMorrow and Gibadlo BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      Since 1984, Republicans have maintained total dominance over the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. More ... Campaign chat      CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank mayoral candidate Councilman John P. Curley and council candidate Grace Cangemi discuss issues facing the borough with resident Jack Kuhar while campaigning. More ... Park system slates trip to 'Nutcracker' Dec. 2      The Monmouth County Park System will host a trip to see "The Nutcracker" at Lincoln Center, New York City, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The New York City Ballet will perform the holiday classic. More ... O'port planners approve age-restricted housing 44 units to be built on tract owned by sports authority BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      OCEANPORT -- The borough Planning Board approved a 44-unit age-restricted housing complex last week that will be built on a tract owned by Monmouth Park racetrack. More ... Boro creates zone for affordable housing Overlay zone ups density, permits residential units BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer      RED BANK - The Borough Council has created a new zone for development of affordable housing which will make the borough eligible to receive state funds to purchase a tract targeted for low- and moderate-income housing. More ... Notes      On Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., holiday shopping will take place at the Little Silver Firehouse, 543 Prospect Ave. Space is available at $15 a spot, and interested vendors should call Becky DeVore (732) 842-4195. More ... Hearing for activist could be moved Municipal prosecutor warns of possible conflict of interest BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      EATONTOWN - Area environmental and peace activist Tom Mahedy will probably be traveling to a different town to face disorderly conduct charges filed against him in late September. More ... Campaign pitch      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Red Bank Democratic mayoral candidate councilman Pasquale Menna helps Rosalie Cooper during a campaign stop at the Red Bank Senior Center. More ...      The Rev. Larry Bauerband illustrated his talk on Africa at the Presbyterian Church of Shrewsbury with visuals like this robe. Story on page 19. More ... Plans for Point Road playground on point Funds in place to cover $112K cost of new facility BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER - A new playground will be in place and ready for children at Point Road School before the Thanksgiving holiday. More ... Pastor shares experience of living in Africa BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer      SHREWSBURY - Members of the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury took an armchair walk through Africa this month. More ... Unitarian congregation celebrates 50 full years Respect for all religions, the environment, social action are core beliefs BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer      'Who do we think we are?" was the title of the service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County on Sept. 17. It was an appropriate question because the congregation is celebrating 50 years in the county. More ...