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      December 27, 2007  RSS feed
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      ERIC SUCAR staff Holy Cross School eighth-grader Jack Curran leads a procession of students Dec. 21 at the Rumson school's annual Posada, a re-enactment of the Nativity scene in which Joseph and Mary try to find lodging in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. More photos on page 19. 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...

      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...


      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...


       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. 2, vocal Feb. 9, and vocal/instrument Feb. 10. All competitions will be at 1 p.m. More...
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       Editorials
      • Bennett clarifies his role in Earle legislation
      Your Turn
      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. I felt the president of the Board of Education, Peter Karavites, has significantly misrepresented certain facts and felt obligated to correct same. More...
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      • If you like the post office, you'll love universal care
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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. Air Force following graduation. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis. More...
      • Robert J. Talian
      • Frederic "Rick" Ernest Giersch III
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       Sports
      • article has image 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. Right: Red Bank's Michelle Pebole tries to get a shot off before Coppolino (l) gets a piece of it. RBC dominated the game, winning 62-12. More...
      • RFH girls hoops team trying to get back to the top
      • article has image Shore Regional wrestling gets off to a slow start
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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
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image 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. Kenny, author of 21 books of poetry and nonfiction, is the poetry editor of "Tiferet: A Journal of Spiritual Literature. More...
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      • article has image NOTES AROUND TOWN
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