December 27, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Bifani exits with sign ordinance as final note

Measure barring signs on public property has council support
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - In his last move as Red Bank councilman, Robert J. Bifani came forward with recommendations for an ordinance about signage in the borough at his final council meeting Dec. 19. More...

Sea Bright to put $153K grant toward skate park

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Borough skaters may have a new place to park their boards and practice their moves after Sea Bright received a $153,000 grant for the proposed Oceanfront Skateboard Park. More...

Ex-R.B. officer pleads guilty, faces sentencing

RED BANK - A five-year veteran of the Red Bank Police Department pleaded guilty Dec. More...

Residents air concerns about redevelopment

Council will hold special meeting to continue dialogue
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN - Keeping the borough practical but not necessarily "precious" was a suggestion made during the recent discussion of the proposed downtown beautification. More...

Santa arrives early to Rumson, Red Bank fire departments

RUMSON- Afamily-owned brokerage firm has partnered with the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. to award a total of $50,000 to the Rumson and Red Bank Fire Departments; $25,000 going to each department. Along with the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. More...

Away in a manger

Students at Holy Cross School in Rumson add straw to a manger scene during the school's annual Posada, a re-enactment of scenes from the Nativity story. More...

Opinion

Bennett clarifies his role in Earle legislation

Your Turn
John O. Bennett III Guest Column

In your Dec. 6 edition, I read the article with respect to the Tinton Falls Borough Council joining the efforts to change the law on the location for the education of children residing at Earle. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff A large Christmas tree was one of the many holiday light displays along the trail of the Holiday Light Spectacular at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, Dec. 20. More...

If you like the post office, you'll love universal care

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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Letters

Earle commander thanks public for input at forum

As commanding officer of Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, I wish to extend my thanks to the many local citizens who attended and participated in the public scoping meeting Nov. 27 at Brookdale Community College. More...

Holidays can be educational as well as celebratory

To quote John Lennon, "So this is Christmas …" but it's also Hanukkah and Kwanza, following close by with the Diwali (Indian) and 'Id al-Fitr (Muslim) festivals. More...

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Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

Middletown Main Library will host the December edition of the "Last Thursday Poetry Reading and Open Mic" today at 7 p.m. Featured poets will be Adele Kenny and Deborah LaVeglia. More...

Calling all drawings

BY MARIE MABER Correspondent

Draw. It's one of those verbs that has several meanings. As a noun it can be just as ambiguous. If you look the word draw up in a standard dictionary, and then again in a dictionary devoted to art terms, the word might begin to haunt you. More...

NOTES AROUND TOWN

The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors is sponsoring "Baby It's Cold Outside" through Jan. 15. The event is a coat, hat, glove and scarf drive for individuals in need. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Holy Cross School eighth-grader Jack Curran leads a procession of students Dec. More...

DEP acts to ensure public access to shore

Written comments will be accepted until Feb. 15
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Before coastal communities can seek shore protection or Green Acres funds from the state, they will have to comply with new public access rules for waterways as part of a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposal released Dec. 17. More...

Markson appointed to Fernandes' council seat

Dem lost bid for election in November
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - About a month after losing the election for a Sea Bright Borough Council seat by about 40 votes, Susana Markson has been appointed to fill the seat vacated by Democratic Mayor-electMaria Fernandes. More...

Outstanding leaders are recognized

Bette Ivory, volunteer for Lunch Break in Red Bank is among the community leaders who will be honored by The Brookdale Community College Foundation. More...

Boro acquires tract of land for site of new post office

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Borough officials revisited the topic of having a post office located in the borough at last week's council meeting in light of acquiring the CJS property on Dec. 21. More...

Bridging the gap between the haves and have-nots

Church outreach brings food, clothing and comfort to homeless
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent

Robert Frost, in one of his poems, said, "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." Home is supposed to be a safe haven, but for some unfortunate people, home is just a word. They are homeless. More...

Police address concerns of west side residents

Quality-of-life, violent crime issues topics at west side meeting
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Speaking to issues of overcrowding, enforcement and loitering, residents voiced concerns about different aspects of living on Red Bank's west side at the Dec. 12 Westside Community Group meeting. More...

Bulletin Board

Semifinals of 'Rock'n Music Idol' begin Jan. 26

The semi-finals of Rock'n Music Academy's "Rock'n Music Idol 2007-08" will begin Jan. 26 at the academy at 500 Route 356 south, Middletown. The competition is for youth age 7-17. Guitar and bass will be Jan. 26, drum and keyboard/piano Feb. More...

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Obituaries

Thomas P. Costello Jr.

Mr. Costello, 70, of Sunrise, Fla., died Dec. 7, 2007, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florida. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School. He served in the U.S. More...

Robert J. Talian

Mr. Talian, 84, of Middletown, died Dec. 18, 2007, at home. Born in Bayonne, he resided in Roselle Park prior to relocating toMiddletown 50 years ago. He was a carpenter at Exxon Corp., Linden, for more than 40 years, retiring in 1982. More...

Frederic "Rick" Ernest Giersch III

Mr. Giersch, 55, of Pasadena, Calif., died Nov. 23, 2007, due to injuries sustained from an accident. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Rumson prior to relocating to Pasadena in 1969. More...

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Sports

RBC takes down rival Red Bank Regional

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Catholic's Kristina Coppolino (r) and Red Bank Regional's Liz DeMaria battle for the rebound during the second half of a game played on Dec. 20. More...

RFH girls hoops team trying to get back to the top

Bulldogs made TOC semis a year ago
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

As with seemingly every other season, the Rumson-Fair Haven girls basketball team is expected to be one of the better teams in the state. However, early on at least, the Bulldogs have not played up to those expectations. More...

Shore Regional wrestling gets off to a slow start

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Shore Regional wrestling teamentered the season hoping to win the Shore Conference B Central championship. Unfortunately, after their first dual meet of the season, that goal may be out of their reach. More...

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