July 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Oh, say can you see

KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink lights up the skies over Red Bank on July 3. More...

Ocean protection campaign takes aim at LNG proposals

COAST focus on effects of pollution on ocean, marine life
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - This year's campaign to prevent ocean pollution at the Jersey Shore has some new poster children: the Sea Bright dolphins. More...

First aid squad awards scholarships

SHREWSBURY - The First Aid Squad gave memorial awards to two borough students last month. The Shrewsbury First Aid Squad announced its two award recipients as well as the mailing of the annual fund drive letter in a June 12 press release. More...

Tinton Falls council adopts amended budget

Debate continues on cutting health benefits for council members
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Borough Council adopted a $20 million amended municipal budget during the annual reorganization meeting on July 1. More...

Public opinion sought on county's direction

Development of a strategic plan for Monmouth County has begun, and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will be relying heavily on input from residents to help develop a plan aimed at improving county services and identifying efficiencies that More...

Stranded whale found along city oceanfront

LONG BRANCH - Authorities are saying that the cause of death of an endangered fin whale that washed ashore in Long Branch over the weekend is a collision with a ship. More...

Freeholders want updated numbers used in rail study

Monmouth panel passes resolution in pursuit of favorable outcome

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders remains staunchly behind a proposal to build a passenger train line that would run through the western part of the county. More...

Three-vehicle crash under investigation

SEA BRIGHT - A car accident involving three vehicles shut down traffic on Ocean Avenue for about an hour on June 26, according to Sea Bright Police Chief William S. Moore. The accident occurred at 7:57 p.m. More...

In the Service

Navy Seaman Kymberly A. McLaughlin recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. A 2006 graduate of Collier High School, Wickatunk section of Marlboro, she is the daughter of Barbara A. More...

Freehold to host Battle of Bands

FREEHOLD - The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission has opened up a call for entries to any Freeholdbased or local, high school or college-age bands that would like to compete in the town's second annual Battle of the Bands. More...

Photo

Gary I. Laermer (l-r), president and CEO of The Community YMCA in Red Bank; 2008 Distinguished Citizen Service Award recipient Donald M. More...

Opinion

Coalition sees broad support for RCA ban

Your Turn

Over the past week we have heard many predictions of destruction and doom with calls for resistance from towns vowing to fight the recent legislative action to ban Regional Contribution Agreements - the loophole in our fair housing law that for tw More...

Take advantage of library's summer reading program

Your Turn
Norma E. Blake Guest Column

With the summer recess from school just a few weeks away, many parents are thinking of ways to keep their children's minds and bodies active after those first weeks of euphoric freedom erode to boredom. More...

These are the stories we can all be proud of

GREG BEAN Coda

I was talking with a young person recently who asked me about my career in journalism, and more specifically, what about it I was most proud of. More...

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Sports

Shore Beach Blast tourney time

Above: The Tri-City Renegades' D.J. Breckinridge, a Rumson-Fair Haven graduate, comes off second base to prevent a base runner from taking another base during the 18U play at the eighth annual Jersey Shore Beach Blast Tournament July 6. More...

Belmar road race scheduled for Saturday

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The 32nd annual Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run is set for Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., and more than 3,000 runners are expected to participate, according to race director Phil Hinck. More...

BlueClaws ball

CHRIS KELLY staff Lakewood BlueClaws' Freddy Galvis looking for a hit, during a home game against the Augusta Green Jackets on July 7th. More...

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Red State / Blue State

There are good speeches, and there are great ones

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff A brilliant display of fireworks over the Navesink River in Red Bank awed the more than 150,000 spectators who viewed the borough's annual KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink Independence Day celebration July 3. More...

Local towns poised to join COAH lawsuit

NJLM asks towns to support litigation challenging new regs
BY JENNA O'DONNELL & JAMIE ROMM Staff Writers

The New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM), with the support of local towns, is gearing up for legal action challenging new affordable housing quotas set by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). More...

Sewer connection ban lifted for local towns

Officials see no rush from developers in slow economy
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

The Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA) sewer connection ban, which affected 12 local towns, has been rescinded a year earlier than projected. More...

Officials take steps to protect dolphins

Boaters warned to avoid pod; eight cited for harassment
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - Strengthening enforcement to protect the now-famous Sea Bright dolphins over the July Fourth weekend turned out to be a good move by marine officials as many boaters in the area tried to catch a glimpse of the animals. More...

Mahon: Lifted ban helps creek

BY JENNA O'DONNELL and MELISSA KARSH Staff Writers

OCEANPORT - One request that won't be fulfilled with the rescission of the sewer connection ban imposed by the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA) is that of Oceanport officials, who asked the N.J. More...

Fort reuse panel assessing homeless housing need

Draft plan for fort to be made public beginning July 23
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The draft final plan for Fort Monmouth's reuse has been delivered to the fort's three host towns for review as the fort redevelopment authority begins its push toward the Sept. 8 deadline. More...

'Chain-Off 2008'

Lauren Blann (sitting by doghouse), of Belmar, a volunteer with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA), and MCSPCA Executive Director Ursula Goetz chain themselves to doghouses as part of the "Chain-Off 2008" More...

Career Day gives students inside look at work world

LITTLE SILVER - The Rotary Club of Red Bank hosted some 40 Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) sophomores on June 25 for a morning of job shadowing at various area businesses to provide the students with a glimpse of the working world. More...

Changes in FDA labeling law for gluten-free items begin in August

Use of label voluntary; does not include meat, fish, poultry, some oils

The Kogan Celiac Center of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System reminds the public of changes in labeling regulations from the FDA due out this August. More...

Amanda's Easel expands to help kids in more ways

$450K grant funds renovations, new therapy programs
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

HAZLET - Winnie the Pooh, Superman, Santa Claus and a Tyrannosaurus rex are just some of the toys that play therapist Chris Bellissimo has on his shelves at Amanda's Easel, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. More...

Fair will run for five days

The Monmouth County Fair Committee has announced the dates of the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair. The dates and times are: • Wednesday, July 23, 5-11 p.m. • Thursday, July 24, 5-11 p.m. • Friday, July 25, 5-11 p.m. More...

NOTES

The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society is seeking local musicians to showcase their talents during the 36th annual Arts & Crafts festival on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Aug. 17). More...

Bulletin Board

Entries are being sought for photo contest

Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for those who can capture subjects that promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. More...

Bayonet Farm summer classes to begin July 12

Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, will offer classes this summer from July 12-Aug. 23. FUNdamentals of Sculpture will allow children to work with various materials to create a range of sculptural objects. More...

RSVP by Aug. 1 for JCC summer cocktail party

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Western Monmouth County will sponsor the Judi Party/Summer Cocktail Party at McCloone's Pier House, Long Branch, for age 24-35 and 35-55. The event will be 7:30- 10:30 p.m. Aug. 7, and registration is due Aug. More...

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Obituaries

Joseph Zaccardi

Mr. Zaccardi, 80, of the Belford section of Middletown, died July 8, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a driver at Sunshine Biscuit Corp., Woodbridge, retiring in 1994. More...

Jane Wardell Babeuf

Mrs. Babeuf, 81, of Fair Haven, died July 5, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John R. Babeuf; two sons and daughters in-law, John "Steve" and Linda Babeuf, and Robert "Toby" C. More...

Marguerite Moss

Mrs. Moss, 80, of Red Bank, died July 2, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a retired school nurse at St. James Grammar School, Red Bank, and St. Mary's School, Deal. More...

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Letters

R.B. senior fed up with money wasted in schools

Iam a senior citizen and a property owner living on a fixed income and 60 percent of my tax dollar goes to fund the schools in the district, and I am opposed to superintendents and administrators receiving hefty retirement packages such as Barbara More...

Legislators thanked for preservation of Shore Fund

The Jersey Shore Partnership, on behalf of everyone who enjoys the shore, thanks the legislators who helped preserve the annual $25 million stable source of funding for shore protection and beach renourishment. More...

12th District pols explain stance on S-1962

In regard to the Hub's recent story (July 3) about the pension and health benefits reform bill S-1962, which passed the Legislature last week, we would like to add one additional point: all of the reforms are prospective only, which means that no c More...

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Arts / Zest

'Honk!': There's no director in sight!

Peer Players mount second musical at Middletown Arts Center
BY LAUREN BECKETT Correspondent

Christina Lennon was never a part of the theater program in her high school, but she didn't hesitate when her friend Allison Cloonan asked her to join an extracurricular theater troupe. She has since been a fixture. More...

IN THE ARTS

"Spring Into Summer," an artistic celebration of the Jersey Shore through still life and landscape oil paintings done in the style of the old masters, will be on exhibit at the West Long Branch Public Library through July 31. More...

Two River Theater Co. goes to the movies

Mrs. O'Leary's Cow Film Festival: Chicago movies that burn up the screen

The Two River Theater Company in Red Bank dives into the movie business July 11-26 with Mrs. O'Leary's Cow Film Festival. More...

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