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Curley bows out to standing ovation

GOP councilman cites move, demands of freeholder campaign
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Citing a recent move to Middletown and a timeconsuming freeholder campaign schedule, Republican Councilman John Curley announced his resignation at the Red Bank Borough Council meeting Monday night. More...

Cty. plans 2nd scenic byway

In keeping with Monmouth County's ongoing 325th anniversary celebration, the Monmouth County Planning Board is encouraging towns along the county's Revolutionary War routes to help guide the creation of a second statedesignated scenic byway in the More...

Deadlines extended for seniors, disabled to file homestead rebates

The deadline for senior and disabled homeowners to file their 2007 Homestead Rebate applications has been extended from June 2 to Aug. 15, according to the Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services. More...

Shade Tree Committee issues report

RED BANK - The borough Shade Tree Committee has released its annual tally of work accomplished on behalf of the environment. More...

Basie hiatus time for $7.5M renewal

Theater closes for four months for upgrades
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK - The lights may be dark on the Count Basie Theatre, but they won't stay that way for long. The historic circa-1926 theater located at 99 Monmouth St. closed for four months of renovations June 30. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Dorothy Sikora leads participants in a "Drumming on the Beach" program held on the Sea Bright boardwalk on July 14. More...

Aslan Youth Ministries to host Island Nights

RED BANK - Aslan Youth Ministries, a local nonprofit that provides leadership programs for disadvantaged youth in Monmouth County, will host its largest fundraiser of the year from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 26. More...

NOTES

Rumson-Fair Haven Spanish teacher Seth Herman demonstrates the how to use the new World Language Lab at the official opening of the lab in the school's media center. More...

GOP to honor Eisenberg

Lew Eisenberg, Rumson, a longtime activist, fundraiser and GOP adviser in the state and national Republican Party, will be honored by the Monmouth County Republican Committee at its annual Gala July 31, announced Joseph Oxley, chairman of the Monmo More...

Conservatory offers classes

The Monmouth Conservatory of Music in Red Bank is offering summer music programs taught by members of the school's music faculty. More...

Opinion

They've got a 'hotline,' but nobody ever answers

GREG BEAN Coda

Hold on while I dust off this trophy I've got sitting on my desk. OK, here we go, and if we could have a drum roll, please. The Greg Bean Corporate Jackass of the Month Award goes to (pregnant pause) CONRAIL! More...

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Obituaries

Frances E. Malone

Frances Malone, 79, of Columbus, N.C., died July 9, 2008, at the Brain Center in Brevard, N.C. She was employed by Manalapan Township for 13 years and the New Jersey Turnpike before retiring in 1990 and moving to North Carolina. More...

Marian Louise Barrett

Miss Barrett, 54, of Keyport, died July 5, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a dental technician at Annalan Dental Lab, Union Beach, for 40 years, retiring in 2004 to care for her parents. More...

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Letters

Leave screeching to sea gulls, not politicians

On July 7, Belmar was invaded by screeching sea gulls and screeching politicians. Gov. Jon Corzine, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, Sen. Robert Menendez and Rep. More...

Bridge is coming down as a political payoff

As far as most of the residents of Sea Bright and Highland are concerned, a public flogging would be too light a penalty for Kris Kolluri and the DOT. The amount of lying they have done about the bridge is mountainous! More...

Horse racing industry must ban whips

Jockey Jeremy Rose was recently suspended from racing for six months after whipping a horse so severely that her eye hemorrhaged. More...

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Arts / Zest

Finding fine art at the Laundromat

Exhibit of photos taken 'Through the Porthole' opens Friday
BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent

When Dee Ann McCarthy turns on her washing machine, it is not to wash clothes. It is to conceptualize her ideas about the beauty found in everyday things. More...

IN THE ARTS

Inspired by 1950s Retro-Future style art, limited edition artwork by artist Eric Tan for Disney/Pixar's feature film "Wall-E" will make its East Coast premiere on July 19 at Cel-ebration! gallery in Red Bank. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Seehannah Tang, Holmdel, drums during a "Drumming on the Beach" program on the Sea Bright boardwalk July 14. More...

Study recommends towns share police services

Consultants: Law enforcement can be regionalized
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

A feasibility study of shared police services among Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver suggests that the three towns pool resources in six areas, including criminal investigation and communications. More...

Celebrating independence

ANTHONY ALMEIDA Spectators at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank gaze upward as a shower of fireworks lights up the sky above them during KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink on July 3. More...

Monmouth celebrates library dedication

Festivities to include sculpture unveiling, interpretors, concert
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY - To commemorate Monmouth County's 325th Anniversary and the dedication of the expanded Eastern Branch Library, an all-day Gala Celebration has been scheduled for Sunday, July 20. More...

Judge denies injunction to stop bridge demolition

Lawson rules project serves public interest
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - The local grassroots group Citizens for Rational Coastal Development (CRCD) lost its bid to halt demolition of the Highlands Bridge Monday. More...

NJ Transit promotes safety at rail crossing

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK - After issuing 67 tickets to pedestrians for illegal crossings at the Red Bank Train Station in 2007, NJ Transit officials are aiming to lower the number of violations and to keep customers safe, spokesman Joe Dee said. More...

Fair Haven council 'sharpens pencils'

Cost-cutting by departments cuts tax rate by 1 cent
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN - The Borough Council passed a resolution to amend the municipal budget previously introduced to reflect changes made after losing $139,000 in state aid. More...

Fisk Chapel sponsors track and field meet

FAIR HAVEN - Fisk Chapel A.M.E. Church will host its third annual Track & Field Invitational on Saturday, July 19, celebrating the church's 150 years of service to the community. More...

Ranney Upper School class of 2008

Ranney Upper School in Tinton Falls awarded diplomas to 57 graduating seniors during its 44th commencement ceremonies held June 12 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Matt McKinley, Tinton Falls, tops off his ice cream sundae during a "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae" event hosted by Tinton Falls Recreation on July 11. More...

Visit historic homes during 40th annual house tour

OCEAN GROVE - The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its 40th annual house tour on Friday, July 18. The tour is a selfguided walking tour within this Victorian community, which attracts visitors from throughout the world. More...

Bulletin Board

DVRT training sessions slated for Oct. 6, 27

180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, will conduct 40-hour training courses for domestic violence response team (DVRT) volunteers in two locations: Oct. 6 at Belmar First Aid building and Oct. 27 at Hazlet Police Headquarters. More...

Go Red for Women event nets $472,000 for effort

The sixth annual Garden State Go Red for Women Luncheon held in early May raised a record $472,000 for the American Heart Association. The event was attended by 430 New Jersey women and men, and proceeds benefited the Go Red for Women movement. More...

Mended Hearts support group to meet July 24

Mended Hearts support organization for heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested persons will meet at noon July 24 at Blaisdell auditorium at Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank. More...

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Sports

Trying to turn two

Freehold Clippers infielder Tom Caramanico (No. 13) turns a double play, despite the slide attempt of Jersey Shore Tides' Chris Esperson (No. 5) during ABCCL action at Michael Tighe Park in Freehold Township on July 13. CHRIS KELLY staff More...

Feature wins galore at Monmouth Park over weekend

Upsets ruled at Monmouth Park on Saturday as Robert LaPenta's Truth Rules scored a shocker in the $150,000 Long Branch Stakes and Salvatore Racing Stable's Fagedaboudit Sal, the longest shot on the board, captured the $70,000 Bob Harding Stakes on More...

Ocean Township's loss is Red Bank Regional's gain

Dal Pra slated to be new athletic director
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Red Bank Regional High School Board of Education was expected to approve the hiring of Ocean Township High School head baseball coach Del Dal Pra as the new athletic director at RBR last night, bringing one of the Shore Conference's most popula More...

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Red State / Blue State

In this discussion, hipness is in eyes of the beholder

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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