Unity, hope for change focus of R.B. vigil Community forum will be held Jan. 19 to continue dialogue BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       The light shown brightly in Red Bank Dec. 7 when about 200 residents braved the cold and gathered at the site where two young men were shot almost two weeks ago, and they were armed with a message of tolerance and unity. More ... Boro will name community center task force Mayor will appoint members of task force by Jan. 1 BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       Arecent shooting in the borough brought the issue of a community center for Red Bank youths to the forefront as the mayor announced Dec. 5 the formation of a community center task force. Mayor Pasquale Menna said the task force members would be announced prior to Jan. More ... Study: Old boro bldg. not usable for library Architects recommend demolition of former police headquarters BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The former municipal building is not suitable as a site for the borough's new library, according to a feasibility study of the structure. More ...      Rabbi Harry Levin leads participants in prayer during the Red Bank Menorah Lighting Ceremony held at the Red Bank Train Station Dec. 9. More ... Study aims to preserve Fair Haven's 'quaintness' Redevelopment report to be topic of Dec. 17 council meeting BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer       FAIR HAVEN - The borough is looking to give its downtown area a more pedestrian-friendly facelift as residents prepare to discuss the final report from Project for Public Spaces (PPS). More ... LNG group would block N.J. review of facility Clean Ocean Action wants state's status upheld BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       SEA BRIGHT - A group of investors is appealing the U.S. Maritime Administration's (MARAD) decision to grant New Jersey review power on a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility 19 miles off the coast. More ... Suspects arrested in robbery of record store BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - Four out-of-towners, including a former employee, allegedly robbed and stabbed a Shrewsbury Avenue record-store owner Dec. 10 and then left him tied up in the store, according to Red Bank police. The owner of Poncenos Records on Shrewsbury Avenue was stabbed in the arms and torso and ... More ... Restaurant, sports bar proposed for Chubby's site BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - A longtime fixture of borough nightlife would be history if the Zoning Board approves an application to turn a West Front Street night club into a restaurant and sports bar. The applicant, 26 West Front Street, appeared before the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment Dec. More ... Middletown OKs $3.8M for Shadow Lake dredging BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer       MIDDLETOWN - About 40 people filled the tiny conference room at the Middletown Township Municipal building to witness the Township Committee's final vote on the Shadow Lake bond ordinance. The ordinance, which will appropriate $3.8 million for the dredging of Shadow Lake, passed with a 4-1 vote... More ... Festival of Lights      PHOTO BY CHRIS KELLY staff Fair Haven's Marshall and Adriene Makstein and daughters Rachel (l) and Maddy read scripture during the Red Bank Menorah Lighting Ceremony held at the Red Bank Train Station Dec. 9. Below: Rabbi Harry Levin leads participants in prayer during the ceremony. More ... New exhibits in the works at Huber Woods Park BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer       MIDDLETOWN - As the seasons change so do the exhibits at the Environmental Center at Huber Woods Park on Brown's Dock Road. Areas of the center are temporarily closed until February for renovations to the exhibit rooms at the park. More ... Postmasters: Send military mail out early this season       The United States Postal Service expects to handle more than 20 million pounds of military mail this holiday season. More ... Clerk's office can provide help with passports       FREEHOLD - With just weeks to go before the busy holiday travel season and upgraded international travel identification restrictions set to take effect, Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French is reminding residents that the Monmouth County Passport Office is available to help residents get their ... More ... Freeholders approve open space grants County allots $2.3M-plus for municipal projects       FREEHOLD - The Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved grants totaling $2,301,000 from the 2007 Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund to acquire, create or improve park facilities in 11 municipalities. "This program helps municipalities preserve open space and acquire and improve park land by s... More ... Benefit pays tribute to Clearwater volunteer       Friends Of Helyn Chrobocinksi and www.Al-VisMusic.com are hosting "Only Remembered: A Tribute to the Life of Helyn Chrobocinski" Jan. 6, 3 p.m. to closing, at The Headliner, Route 35, Neptune. A founding member of Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater, Helyn passed away in October. More ...