Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss      CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna, himself a product of the borough's public school system, visits with students at the Red Bank Primary School March 2 during Read Across America, a tribute to children's book author Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. More ... District tops state in percent of aid increase DOE: Red Bank symbolic of districts Corzine wants to address BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       The Red Bank Public School District may have been just what Gov. Jon Corzine had in mind when he worked with the state Legislature to provide more funding to certain non-Abbott School districts. After five years of flat state aid in the amount of $1,979,028, the Red Bank Public Scho... More ... Charter, boro schools resolve litigation issues Resolution provides for exchange of information BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       The Red Bank Public School District and the Red Bank Charter School have each accepted a consent order concerning the Grant of Renewal Application for the charter school. The consent order is the result of ongoing litigation in which the borough school district asserted that the cha... More ... T.F. Borough Hall close to completion Move-in date projected for early April BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The day is close at hand when the long anticipated Borough Hall will be completed and open for business. In fact, the large, attractive structure, which can be seen from Tinton Avenue, should be finished by March 26. More ... Project would bring new use to former warehouse Anderson project seeks approval for fourth story, 23 apts. BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       RED BANK - Red Bank-based developer Metrovation, is seeking approval to renovate the more than 100-year-old Anderson Storage warehouse building at the corner of Bridge Avenue and Monmouth Street. Plans call for the warehouse to become a mixed use, retail/residential development. More ... Hook not part of Gateway redesign Project aims to turn park unit into an iconic national park BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent       A recently announced international design competition seeking to create a new vision for Gateway National Recreation Area, will not directly affect Sandy Hook, an administrator of one of the sponsoring organizations said Monday. More ... Fort reuse panel waiting for RFPs to come back Public Input Committee formed to gather input on specific topics BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       A big step forward has been taken in the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. The Request for Proposal (RFP) notice seeking a planning consultant to provide a reuse and redevelopment plan, and an economic revitalization study, is available for firms interested in moving the Fort Monmouth... More ...      The Shore Players of Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch rehearse for their production of "Pirates of Penzance," which will be presented this weekend. More ... Weather a factor in delayed library opening Sickels: Setbacks typical in renovations of older buildings in winter BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       RED BANK - Weather conditions have extended the closure of the Red Bank Public Library, which is now expected to open partially in late spring. The library first closed for renovations in October, and was scheduled to reopen in mid-December. But the need for asbestos removal in mid... More ... Boro man a suspect in Long Branch stabbings       RED BANK - - A Red Bank man was arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of two Long Branch residents. Juan Jacinto Palapa, 19, West Street, was taken into custody Feb. More ... B'nai Israel celebrates Jewish freedom in Purim Synagogue's preschoolers learn about holiday with costumes and crafts BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       RUMSON - A classic story of good triumphing over evil, the Jewish holiday of Purim is being celebrated by even the youngest members of Congregation B'nai Israel. Purim is the story of Queen Esther of Shusan (today known as Persia), wife of King Ahasuerus. More ...      JEFF GRANIT staff Red Bank Catholic High School students rehearse a scene from "Anything Goes." The musical will be presented March 8-10. More ... Notes       A free line dancing class will be offered Wednesday, March 14, from 2-3 p.m. at The Chelsea at Tinton Falls senior living community, 1 Hartford Drive. The public is invited to take part in the session. Attendees will learn the basic steps for line dancing, which is a great way to help seniors... More ...