August 16, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Support grows for community center

Menna says boro will consider use of former Y bldg.

Led by local community activist David Prown, concerned Red Bank residents came out in droves for the Aug. 13 council meeting to alert the council about the need for a community center in Red Bank. More...

Keeping horse industry at pace may cost $50M-$75M

Legislators aim to ramp up support for $1.1B enterprise in trouble

UPPER FREEHOLD - Assemblyman Joseph Malone (R-30) wants to use bare-knuckle politics to get legislators in Trenton to understand the importance of New Jersey's horse industry and racing. More...

7 appointed to committee

TINTON FALLS - Because many members of the Borough's Open Space Committee had resigned over the last several months, the Borough Council was anxious to fill those positions. At the Aug. More...

Suspect arrested in burglary spree

RED BANK - Police arrested a suspect they say was responsible for almost half of all thefts from motor vehicles in the borough during a nine-month burglary spree. More...

Deadline to apply for police academy Sept. 1

Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 13th annual Citizen Police Academy, Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. Application is due by Sept. 1. More...

Under the big top

OCEANPORT - The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars is coming to Oceanport next month and will feature an international cast of daredevils, acrobats, jugglers, clowns and more. More...

Police seek burglary suspect

RED BANK - A suspect attempted to break in and burglarize a residence on South Street Aug. 9, according to a township police department press release. The resident returned to the South Street home at approximately 1:05 p.m. More...

Freeholders adopt rules on campaign financing

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted what is believed to be the strongest pay-to-play reforms in New Jersey that caps all contributions from anyone doing business with the county. More...

Rookie lifeguard, family members save swimmer

LONG BRANCH - When off-duty rookie lifeguard Jessica Mejia witnessed a man struggling in the water after hours at Seven Presidents beach, her instincts took over and she ran to his rescue. More...

Sailing off

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Young sailors compete during the Junior Sweepstakes Regatta held Aug. 7 at the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in Oceanport. More...

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Family members ranging from 9 months to 96 years gathered for a Mazza Family Reunion Saturday, July 28, at the home of John and Delynn Mehrlander, Little Silver. More...

Save Sandy Hook wants court to delay ruling

Group asks court to wait for results of gov't investigation

TRENTON - A group formed to block commercial development on Sandy Hook has asked a federal court to hold off ruling on its lawsuit while the federal government investigates a developer's lease for buildings on Fort Hancock. More...

Paws 4 A Cause raises funds to save pets' lives

EATONTOWN - - A newly formed dog 4-H club has launched its first community service project and hopes to raise enough money to provide emergency responders with equipment that will save the lives of pets in emergencies. More...

Opinion

Americans share history of immigration and hope

It's tough to know the exact details, because family legend sometimes takes on certain fictional properties. More...

No ordinary Joe

This is a cautionary tale: blogging may be hazardous to your health. I know this to be true because I recently lost a friend who died while blogging. Now, it wasn't exactly the act of blogging that killed him. More...

Letters

Donovan's Reef purchase: Wrong priorities

When Sea Bright property owners open their 2008 tax bills, they may be in for a big surprise. More...

Parents grateful for emergency response

We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Tinton Falls Police, emergency medical services, paramedics, emergency room staff at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and the skilled 911 operator who answered our in More...

Bridge collapse could be played out on Rt. 36

I hope that the bridge collapse in Minnesota is a wake-up call. I also hope that all those in Monmouth County who oppose the new bridge on Route 36 between Highlands and Sea Bright/Sandy Hook are paying attention. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Siobhan Kenney and Nicole Sikowitz unfurl the spinnaker during the Junior Sweepstakes Regatta held Aug. 7 at the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in Oceanport. More photos, page 3. More...

Group wants study of bridge impact

Partnership to ask DOT to assess effect on environment

A newly formed Environ-mental Partnership of 14 local municipalities is asking for a full Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed replacement of the Highlands Bridge. More...

Oceanport to hold end-of-summer fest

OCEANPORT - The borough will host its 31st annual Summer's End Festival Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. at Blackberry Bay Park. A rain date is scheduled for the Sept. 9. More...

Boro will go ahead with Donovan's talks

Council's views on purchase break along party lines

SEA BRIGHT - Mayor Jo-Ann Kalaka-Adams broke the tie vote among Borough Council members in favor of starting negotiations for the possible purchase of Donovan's Reef at the municipal meeting Tuesday, Aug. 7. More...

No budget, but plenty of issues at council meeting

Budget vote expected at Aug. 27 meeting

RED BANK - A resolution amending the 2007 municipal budget and then one authorizing its adoption were pulled from the agenda of Monday's council meeting. More...

Liberty Park II inches toward home base

TINTON FALLS - A contract has been awarded to the lowest bidder for the construction of bleachers and a press box at Liberty Park II off West Park Avenue. According to the engineer, work could be completed by this autumn. More...

Walk/run to benefit brain tumor research

OCEANPORT - - The second annual Kortney's Challenge 2-mile fun run and walk will be held at Blackberry Bay Park in Oceanport Sept. 8. Preregistration check-in and same-day registration starts at 2 p.m. More...

Parking plan revised for L.S. project

Planning Board hearing continues Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

LITTLE SILVER - - A revised parking plan for a proposed townhome development on Eastview Avenue was presented at the Little Silver Planning Board meeting Aug. 9. Engineer Peter A. Ciliberto Jr. More...

Campers learn to row, row, row their sculls

Thirty campers from the Red Bank Recreation Summer Program and their counselors tried something different recently - rowing lessons with Navesink River Rowing (NRR). More...

Italianissimo!

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The Zippor ride takes visitors to the 31st Italian Festival for a spin on Aug. 8. Lajos Barabas waits for customers during the festival, held Aug. 8-12 at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township. More...

Notes

The Sea Bright Library will be collecting book donations for its annual book sale through Aug. 31. The books should be clean and without any mold or mildew. No textbooks or encyclopedias, but paperbacks are OK. More...

Jazz in the Park

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff With the Navesink River as a backdrop, the Don Carter band performs at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank Aug. 9. More...

Boro will consider cell tower bids

FAIR HAVEN - - The Borough Council is expected to consider bids for construction of a borough-owned cell tower on the property of Christ Church United Methodist, Ridge Road, at its Sept. More...

Wellness becomes goal of Parker Family Health Center

Focus on preventive care, education for the uninsured

RED BANK - - After seven years, the focus of the Parker Family Health Center is shifting from solely providing medical care to the uninsured to include programs centered on disease prevention and education. More...

Bulletin Board

Photos now accepted for Freehold SCD contest

Freehold Soil Conservation District (SCD) is sponsoring a photo contest for individuals who like to photograph subjects such as nature, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, and individuals interacting with the environment, watersc More...

Obituaries

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Patsy P. Caprioni Mr. Caprioni, 83, of Freehold, died July 21, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Red Bank, he had resided in Freehold since 1945. Mr. More...

Sports

Shrewsbury duo sails with some of world's best

Longtime friends Eric Raybon and Jason Bilow of Shrewsbury have a lot of common interests. But they never thought becoming two of the top youth sailors in the country would be one of them. More...

Tides walk away with win over Team Russia

ABCCL champs score winning run in bottom of ninth

The ABCCL champion Jersey Shore Tides capped off their memorable championship season with a victory over the Russian National Team, 5-4, on Saturday at Brookdale Community College in Middletown. More...

Jersey-bred Talkin About Love wins Monmouth Oaks

Trenton Stakes goes to Marina Ballerina

OCEANPORT - Kevin Sleeter's Talkin About Love moved to the lead at the quarter pole and held all her rivals at bay, winning Sunday's $200,000 Monmouth Breeders' Cup Oaks before a crowd of 10,255. More...

Arts / Zest

'Unique Artisans'

Frederick Galleries in Allenhurst is showcasing a diverse group of artists working in mediums ranging from silk to steel to create beautiful and functional objects. More...

Jazz concert benefits land preservation

Acclaimed jazz singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli will perform in a concert benefiting the land preservation efforts of The Monmouth Conservation Foundation Friday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. More...

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International singing star and traditional cantor Dudu Fisher will perform a one-night-only summer concert Sunday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Brothers of Israel, 250 Park Ave. in Elberon. More...