Ocean advocates fight offshore LNG 'island' Corzine asks for protective status to block facility BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer       Local officials and environmentalists held a press conference Sept. 7 to voice their opposition to a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility within miles of the coast. More ... Red Bank's historic inventory to expand Firehouses, library, churches among sites added BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       The Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has proposed adding 19 sites to the borough's historic inventory. More ... St. George's-by-the-River listed on historic registers Architecture, history qualify church for state, nat'l designations BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RUMSON - Known for its Gothic style and rich history, St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church has been placed on both the New Jersey Register and the National Register of Historic Places. According to a St. More ... Assembly bill would make town halls 24/7 Tinton Falls ordinance serves as model for proposed legislation BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The borough's proposed open government ordinance may become the model for state law aimed at promoting transparency in municipal government. More ... Cell tower a 'go' in Fair Haven Council awards bid for construction of tower, ending controversy BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent       FAIR HAVEN - The Borough Council approved a resolution Tuesday that awards a bid for the construction of a 140- foot-tall cell tower on the property of Christ Church United Methodist, Ridge Road. Omnipoint Communications Inc. More ... For the Record       Information on 43 environmental sites in need of restoration at Fort Monmouth will be made available to members of the public at an informational meeting Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Gibbs Hall. A story in the Sept. 6 issue incorrectly reported that the information would be available to municipa... More ... GAO tells legislators it will look at BRAC report BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent       The U.S. Government Accountability Office, which is described on its Web site as "the investigative arm of Congress," has notified six members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation that it intends to review "the methodology of a forthcoming DOD [Department of Defense] report on the transfer o... More ... Cause of library fire under investigation BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - - All six borough fire companies, consisting of 35 volunteers, responded to a call of a small fire near the roof of the Eisner Memorial Library Sept. 5. Borough Fire Chief Patrick McSorley, said on Sept. More ... Police seek suspects in sports store robbery       RED BANK - Three men were seen fleeing a Shrewsbury Avenue clothing store after a burglary occurred Sept. 3 at 2:15 a.m., according to a borough police press release. Twenty "Playerz" jerseys and 19 pairs of Low Rider and Ben Davis pants were stolen from Sports Variety Luna, located at 92 Shrews... More ... Suspect arrested in jewelry store armed robbery       RED BANK - - Borough police arrested a suspect Sept. 4 in connection with a robbery of a Shrewsbury Avenue jewelry store at gunpoint. Carlos Delevry, 20, of Munson Place, was charged with robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection wi... More ... Opposition continues to townhome project BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       LITTLE SILVER - Outspoken residents voiced last-minute concerns about a proposed Eastview Avenue town home development at the Sept. 6 Planning Board meeting. Led by former judge Chet Apy, Rivers Edge Drive, residents overwhelmingly stated their disapproval over Carriage Park at Little Silver, a ... More ... Residents want action on pollution of waterways Group says runoff from racetrack must be stemmed BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - A group of city homeowners is calling on municipal, county and state officials to find a solution to the polluted waterways surrounding Monmouth Park racetrack. More ... Officers to take part in Tour de Force to honor 9/11 fallen BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       MIDDLETOWN - Many people have many ways of honoring those who perished on 9/11, and members of the Middletown Police Department are no different. Starting yesterday, Detective Gerald Weimer, Lt. Craig Weber and Lt. More ... NOTES       Co-chairs Becky Weinberg (l-r) and Stacee Seiler Samuels kick up their "paws" with Monmouth County SPCA Executive Director Ursula Goetz (center) at the kickoff party for Kick Up Your Paws!, a fundraiser to be held at the home of Becky and Max Weinberg Saturday, Oct. 13. Proceeds will benefit a $3.... More ... Skimboarding Competition September 9      CHRIS KELLY staff Rumson's Danny Miles, 17, competes in the fourth annual Sea Bright Skimboard Competition on Sept. 9. More ... Roundabout opens at entrance to Brookdale Traffic-calming device unveiled after 5 years of talks BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer       MIDDLETOWN - Roundabout a million dollars is the cost of the new traffic device outside Brookdale Community College. Unveiled Aug. 30, the roundabout was commissioned by the Monmouth County Board Freeholders in July 2006. At the time, the county board approved $1. More ... Slocums of N.J. plan '07 reunion       The Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for Sunday, Oct. 7, at the OceanPlace Resort, Long Branch, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Bring your records and meet other family members with whom you can share valuable information. More ...