SCOTT PILLING staff Rumson-Fair Haven's Alex Smith clears the bar en route to winning the high jump competition at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships on May 10 in Neptune. For story, see sports, page 40. More ... Educating military kids: What's fair? What's not? Panter bill would address per-student state aid, districting BY LINDA DENICOLA Staff Writer       It would be advantageous if the issue of who is going to educate children living at Earle Naval Weapons Station could be resolved before school starts in September. Nineteen years ago, when Colts Neck Township declined to educate them, the borough of Tinton Falls agreed to take on t... More ... Red Bank reverses primary school drain       Curriculum cited as a factor in student retention BY SARAH KLEPNER Staff Writer Red Bank Schools Super-intendent Laura Morana announced last week that for the first time in a number of years, the rate of attrition of students between prekindergarten and... More ... Oceanport council approves budget on third try Controversial boro administrator post cut to part time BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       OCEANPORT - The position of borough administrator in the borough continues to be a contentious issue among council members who did agree on a municipal budget last week after two failed attempts. At a third special budget meeting May 10, council voted 4-2 to approve a resolution to... More ... Attorneys seek state records on bridge project Law firm: Four-lane roadway would destroy character of towns BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent       An attorney for Citizens for Rational Coastal Development, a local group that opposes the N.J. Department of Transportation's (DOT) proposal to demolish the existing 75-year-old drawbridge that connects Sea Bright and Highlands and replace it with a fixed bridge, that is 38 feet higher, More ... Arc Resources Unlimited opens art gallery at mall       Arc Resources Unlimited celebrated the opening of an art gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, on April 18. More ... Boro seeks residents' vision for fort property BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       OCEANPORT - Borough officials could have a plan in place for future development at the Fort Monmouth property that lies within the borough as soon as next month. A second public meeting was held Saturday at Maple Place School to continue a dialogue with borough residents on the devel... More ... For a city child, first glimpse of the ocean Fresh Air Fund family introduces youth to the Shore BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - - What began as an opportunity for an inner-city child to visit the Jersey Shore for the first time, became what a Long Branch couple describe as the most rewarding experience of a lifetime. For one week last summer, Kathi and Bruce Owens opened their Long Branch home... More ... Planning Board to hear west side application       RED BANK - The Planning Board will continue hearing an application to construct a warehouse on the borough's west side at its May 21 meeting. The application, by William Duckworth, seeks approval to demolish an existing building and build another, larger building in its place, at 11-13... More ... The die is cast for next two years Ethics in Government team sweeps election BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The election is decided, but the campaign signs posted around town are still up for grabs. The Ethics in Government team of incumbent Brendan Tobin, newly elected Duane Morrill and Gary Baldwin won all three Borough Council seats by a comfortable margin on May 8 wh... More ... Notes       The Kortney Rose Foundation presents "Vinny Provolone and Carmella Mozzarella's Engagement Party" at its inaugural dinner/dance at Gibbs Hall in Eatontown June 1 at 7 p.m. Come join the fun and help raise money for pediatric brain tumor research and awareness. Gift and silent auction pr... More ... A haven for families with ailing newborns Michael's Feat dedicates family resource center at Monmouth Medical BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - In keeping with its mission to help families with seriously ill newborns, the nonprofit Michael's Feat has created a space with the comforts of home at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. More ... Pop Warner to get multipurpose building Boro will go out to bid on $416K project BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The Pop Warner football organization hopes to be playing on its own field with bathrooms and a concession stand when the season starts in August. The first practice will be Aug. 1 and the first game will be during the third week of that month. More ... Boro seeks volunteers to serve       The borough of Tinton Falls is seeking residents willing to volunteer for a position on a municipal board or committee. Councilman Brendan Tobin said it has come to his attention that there are some openings. "We're looking for people who want to give back to their borough by vo... More ...      The Ethics in Government team, Gary Baldwin, Brendan Tobin and Duane Morrill, won the election to the Tinton Falls Borough Council. See page 14 More ... Two River Theater announces new season       Two River Theater Company in Red Bank has announced the lineup for the 2007-08 season, which artistic director Aaron Posner describes as "both a continuation and a new beginning." "We will continue to bring great authors to our stages, telling stories full of humanity and complexity - ... More ... Arts events for N.J. teens       The New Jersey State Teen Arts organization will sponsor workshops, performances and an art exhibit May 21-24 at the Prallsville Mills on Route 29 in Stockton. These events will replace the annual State Teen Arts Festival normally held in May at The College of New Jersey. More ... Boro nixes brick sidewalks in business district Council opts for concrete, awards $565K contract BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent       FAIR HAVEN - The Borough Council does not want brick sidewalks in the business district, and those that are there now will be dug up as the town moves ahead with its streetscape project. More ... Fencing instructor says sport gaining popularity BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent       The sport of fencing is an exciting way to exercise the body and mind, with no age limit for participants. "Students range in age from 7 to 72," said Agota Balot, owner and head instructor of the Atlantic Fencing Club, Colts Neck. "Fencing is a gender-neutral sport. Size and physical ... More ... Post office pitches in      Top to bottom: Postal employees Patty Quattrocchi (l), of Atlantic Highlands, and Joe Gandolfo and Sam Minniti, of Shrewsbury, sort donations at the Red Bank post office Saturday as part of the letter carriers' annual nationwide food drive, Stamp Out Hunger. Canned goods are sorted at the post offic... More ... Westside group hears from DPW head BY SARAH KLEPNER Staff Writer       RED BANK - Department of Public Works Chief Gary Watson outlined some changes to refuse collection procedures, during the Westside Community Group meeting May 9. Watson talked about changes in borough trash-handling practices, explaining that he has traveled around the state to see h... More ...