October 25, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro mulls measures to curb underage drinking

Ordinance would give police the right to enter a private home
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The Borough Council will continue to workshop two ordinances involving the consumption and purchase of alcohol by underage persons at the November or early December council meetings. More...

Future of fort, racetrack

Four candidates - an incumbent and three challengers - are vying for two seats up for election Nov. 6 on the Oceanport Borough Council. More...

County's first female attorney dies at 99

Red Bank attorney Florence Forgotson Adams had an enduring connection with the Monmouth County Bar Association throughout her long career. Forgotson, who died at her home Oct. More...

Incumbent challenges Sea Bright mayor

BY AMANDA BELING Correspondent

SEA BRIGHT - Municipal elections in the borough are just two weeks away and incumbent Mayor Jo-Ann Kalaka-Adams is being challenged by Councilwoman Maria Fernandes for the mayoral seat . More...

NOTES AROUND TOWN

Imperial Brass will perform in the sanctuary at the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. This is the sixth time the 30-member allbrass group will perform at the church located at 225 Harding Road. More...

Borough eyes post office on donated land

TINTON FALLS - The topic of a post office in the borough was revisited recently by borough officials. More...

Borough residents can vote for new Web site design

TINTON FALLS - Residents are being asked by the Borough Council to participate in an online vote for the new municipal Web site design. Residents can place their votes starting Oct. 22 until Oct. More...

Opinion

Apology due to Fair Haven governing body

Your Turn
Michael Halfacre Guest Column

Merriam-Webster defines "hypocrite" as a person who "puts on a false appearance of virtue." In recent weeks, Assemblyman Mike Panter and his running mate, Amy Mallet, More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Alfred E. Pound Mr. Pound, 88, of Little Silver, died Oct. 11, 2007. He was a partner and co-owner of Lectro Product Inc., Englishtown. He served with the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific theater during World War II. More...

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Sports

Green Wave takes out previously unbeaten RBC

After narrow loss last week, Long Branch bounces back
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

While the Red Bank Catholic football team has been busy bullying lesser teams this year, the Long Branch Green Wave has been facing what some consider the toughest schedule in the Shore. More...

Anglers locate some serious weakfish action

RON NUZZOLO Fish On

My trip on the Island Girl this week resulted in an all-out blitz on some nice-size weakfish. In two hours, Rich Nuzzolo, Bill Lee, Frank Iannone and crew maxed out on weakfish. More...

Area teams get ready for postseason play

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

It's tournament time around the Shore Conference, and plenty of local soccer and field hockey teams are in the mix for some hardware this fall. More...

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Schools

Caseys competing

ANDREW MILLER staff The Red Bank Caseys Marching Band performs during the Old Bridge High School Marching Knights Home Show in Old Bridge on Oct. 20. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Isabella Gopin, 8, Elberon, has fun on one of the rides at the Breeders' Cup FanFest Oct. 21 at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. More...

Red Bank reacts to hip-hop melee

Some residents say they no longer feel safe on streets
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

After a recent hip-hop event at a West Front Street club erupted into a street brawl involving several hundred people, the club owner has agreed to a change in music programming. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Rebecca Burnette, 3, marches in the Red Bank Halloween parade Oct. 21. More...

Mayoral candidates see Oceanport at crossroads

A former member of the Borough Council is challenging incumbent Lucille Chaump for the mayoral seat - Christine Varno Lucille Chaump With two years of experience, Oceanport Mayor Lucille Chaump said she is seeking re-election to continue addres More...

Survey respondents want fort to be pedestrian-friendly

BY CARA SCHULTZ Correspondent

TINTON FALLS - A town center, boulevards designed for walking, parks and open space, and a mix of housing options are all on the wish list of respondents to a survey on the future of Fort Monmouth's 1,100 acres. More...

Roadwork begins on Little Silver Point Road

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - Roadwork began last week on the portion of Little Silver Point Road extending from Seven Bridges Road to the Shrewsbury River. More...

Fort panel debates taping of meetings

Members differ on restrictions on recording meetings
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - The Fort Monmouth Economic Redevelopment Planning Authority (FMERPA) failed to take action last week on a resolution seeking to establish regulations for public recording of the panel's meetings. More...

A boo!tiful day for a parade

Left: Superheroes wave to the crowd watching the annual Red Bank Halloween parade on a warm Oct. 21. Right: The start of the parade. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff More...

American Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips

TINTON FALLS - As ghosts, pirates and princesses prepare to descend on neighborhoods across America on Halloween night, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat h More...

Bulletin Board

Nominations sought for Women of Distinction Award

The American Heart Association (AHA), Robbinsville, is seeking nominations for its second annual "Go Red for Women" Woman of Distinction Award with nomination deadline Jan. 18. More...

Taxpayer action seminar slated for Nov. 1

Americans for Prosperity will present a taxpayer action seminar Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., at the Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. More...

Taxpayer action seminar slated for Nov. 1

Americans For Prosperity will present a taxpayer action seminar Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., at the Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. More...

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Letters

Mayor, council act too late on library project

(Open letter to the mayor and council of Red Bank) It was appalling and embarrassing to read the Hub story about our library renovation in the Oct. 18 edition. The bad news is your handling of this project is disgraceful. More...

'Secret' meeting with gov should have been public

Ijust finished reading the article "Officials discuss future of racetrack with Corzine" (Oct.18). More...

Price of Iraqi freedom is too high

Afew weeks ago I responded to a letter that implied Iraq was responsible for 9/11 and thus justified an unnecessary, draining and wasteful war. A response to my letter went on about the writer's family military history. More...

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Arts / Zest

Landscapes offer a window into nature

Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibition of landscape paintings by nationally acclaimed artist Scott Addis. More...

IN THE ARTS

Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Friday at 8 p.m. More...

Exhibit celebrates thoroughbred racing

This weekend's Breeders' Cup has dominated conversation and the local social scene for weeks. More...

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