August 2, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Plan envisions future of Red Bank waterfront

Riverwalk, parks, development, public access highlighted
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

A waterfront development plan for Red Bank calls for creation of a community green, or large public park, in the area of Monmouth and West Front streets on the borough's west side. More...

Zoners continue Rumson Country Day hearing

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RUMSON - - Rumson Country Day School officials will continue a presentation on expansion plans before the Borough Zoning Board at a special session Aug. 14. "Hopefully, this is the final one [meeting]," said headmaster Chad Small. More...

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CHRISKELLYstaff Sailboats moored at the Monmouth Boat Club, Red Bank, at sunset. More...

Guide to N.J. boat ramps helps boaters launch season

The thousands of boaters who trailer their vessels around the state now have a definitive resource guide to help them better plan and enjoy recreational boating in New Jersey. More...

House OKs $33M more for programs at fort

Increased funding for key Army intelligence programs approved

The 2008 House Defense Appropriations bill passed last Friday by the Appropriations Committee contains $33.6 million in additional federal funding to support key intelligence programs and other activities at Fort Monmouth. More...

Borough Hall HVAC may need boosting

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The engineer overseeing the new borough hall project reported to the Borough Council July 17 that it could cost an additional $120,000 to fix problems with the building's heat and air-conditioning system. More...

Notes

The Shore Regional girls soccer team will play an alumni game Aug. 8 at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch. Coach Migliorisi is seeking former team members to field an alumni team. More...

The five employees of Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank vowed to donate a pound of food to a food pantry for every pound they lost in an employer-based fitness challenge. More...

Critics call for independent inquiry into fort lease

Advocates for an unspoiled Sandy Hook want an independent investigation into a lease agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and a developer, not one conducted by the federal government. More...

'Wall That Heals' visits Long Branch

LONG BRANCH - The city was the host town for the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial, "The Wall That Heals," last week. More...

Watercraft, boating course Aug. 22, 23

Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal watercraft and safe boating course under New Jersey State law Aug. 22 and 23 from 7-10 p.m. at Little Silver Fire Company No. 1, Prospect Avenue. More...

Lautenberg bill would improve railroad safety

U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has introduced a bipartisan bill to make America's railroads safer for train passengers and railroad employees, and people who drive across or live next to railroad tracks. More...

YMCA will expand on Maple Ave.

RED BANK - - The Community YMCA of Red Bank is planning an expansion of its facility on Maple Avenue. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Doris S. Kulawiec Mrs. Kulawiec, 76, of Rumson, died July 19, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She resided in East Norriton, Pa., and Spring Lake, prior to relocating to Rumson. More...

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Letters

Refocus on protecting our national parks

I applaud Rep. Frank Pallone's demand that the National Park Service explain why it is desperately hanging on to an apparently floundering so-called developer at Sandy Hook. More...

Addiction treatment programs work

Thank you, for taking the time to do your part in helping to fight one of our society's greatest problems. The people reading this article most likely know someone dealing with addiction issues this very second. More...

DOT, officials mislead public on bridge

I can't remember ever being so disgusted by the behavior of politicians. It's bad enough that the N.J. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival, produced by The Newark Museum in conjunction with the Monmouth County Arts Council, will present a free screening of "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" Friday at 7 p.m. More...

Shawn Colvin

John Hiatt & Shawn Colvin, will appear in concert at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Two of the best singer/songwriters today join forces for an evening of solo acoustic song. More...

David Hedison

Television, film and Broadway actors David Hedison and Nancy Dussault star in the Shadow Lawn Stage production of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters," for three performances only - Aug. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Catherine Cosentino and Andrew Wong, both Oceanport, look through sale items during the 53rd annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale held throughout the borough's downtown shopping district July 28. More...

DEP revising rule on access to waterfront

Proposed regulations would govern private, public properties
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

Public fallout continues over new rules proposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate public access to New Jersey's waterfront. More...

Gracie under pressure

BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

HOLMDEL - What the Von Erichs were to pro wrestling or the Mannings are to the NFL is about equivalent to what the Gracies are in the world of mixed martial arts. More...

Wellness center receives $30K gift

The Wellness Community has received a generous gift that will benefit Monmouth and Ocean County residents who are living with cancer. More...

Global-warming theme for annual festival Aug. 18

The 32nd annual Clearwater Festival, New Jersey's oldest and largest eco-festival, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. More...

All's fair in summer fun

Madison Andrews, 5, (above) of Ocean Township sports a smile after walking through the "Monkey Maze," while a youngster (top right) goes for a spin on an amusement ride during the Monmouth County Fair held at the East Freehold Park showgrounds, Freeh More...

Administrator's stock in trade? A sense of humor

Borough schools superintendent retires after 21 years
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - - Borough Schools Superintendent Marjorie Heller is retiring after a 21-year administrative career, 13 as superintendent in the Little Silver school system. More...

A fundraiser for area teenagers featuring local rock bands at the Children's Cultural Center in Red Bank raised awareness of suicide and more than $2,500 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). More...

New cook with same mission: Feed the hungry

Lunch Break has someone new in the kitchen
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - It's noon and people who are hungry and in need are settling in to enjoy a meal at Lunch Break, a soup kitchen and much more on the corner of Bergen Place and Drs. James Parker Boulevard. More...

White Water Evening to raise autism awareness

SEA BRIGHT - The Surfers' Environmental Alliance (SEA) is organizing the first surf paddle around the island of Manhattan. The invitation-only, 28-mile paddle will take place Monday, Aug. More...

Rumson man indicted in $75M heating oil scheme

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Two owners of oil transportation companies and two employees, including a Rumson resident, were indicted July 19 on charges of stealing and then reselling $75 million worth of heating oil, according to a press release from the United States More...

Summer Slam: Students focus on the future

LITTLE SILVER - - While most students and teachers are taking a break for the summer, Red Bank Regional staff and students have been in their classrooms involved in programs that promote diversity and leadership. More...

Support group meetings slated at rehab hospital

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, 2 Centre Plaza, is offering a variety of support groups open to the community. All programs are free. For more information, contact the numbers listed for each group. More...

Bulletin Board

Audubon bird walk at Sandy Hook Aug. 16

The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold an evening bird walk Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. beginning at the visitors center at Sandy Hook. Attendees will walk through the dunes to the salt ponds to look for early migrating shorebirds. More...

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Sports

Shore Bulldogs - a team without a home

Local semipro football team operating at a disadvantage
BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

The Shore Bulldogs semipro football team out of Middletown played its "home" opener this past Sunday against the New Jersey Wolves of Plainfield. The only problem is that the Bulldogs don't have a home field, at least not yet. More...

Monmouth all-stars make it six wins in a row

Not all all-star hockey games are shoot-outs, void of defensive intensity. More...

Rumored quotas threaten to hurt local fishermen

Ron Nuzzolo Fish On

According to my friend Capt. Ed at NJSaltwaterfisherman.com, the word is out that the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) is talking about a 30-40 percent quota cut for the 2008 season. Capt. More...

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Business

Chamber scholarships say: 'We believe in you'

EMACC recognizes nontraditional students' paths
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer

RED BANK - - Getting an education is the surest way to secure a bright future in the eyes of Florence Forgotsen. The diminutive nonagenarian should know. More...

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