July 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Resident: Fort reuse plan would 'destroy our town'

Draft plan places bulk of housing and shelters in boro
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

Oceanport residents and officials voiced objections to a number of aspects of the final draft plan from the Fort Monmouth reuse authority during the second of four public hearings on the redevelopment of the fort land. More...

Beach traffic + bridge project = traffic woes

Businesses, emergency responders impacted by heavy traffic
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Highlands bridge in combination with a large volume of vehicles carrying beachgoers has impacted traffic flow on Ocean Avenue and may be having a negative affect on local businesses. More...

Council holds special budget meeting today

RED BANK — The Borough Council will hold a special meeting July 31 at 6 p.m. to adopt the 2008 municipal budget. More...

In the Service

Marine Corps Pvt. Richard R. Pugliese has completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Lucy A. and Frank A. Pugliese of Red Bank. More...

O'port lists concerns on fort reuse plan

Tax impacts, upkeep of fort land among issues cited
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — Borough officials commented on the results of Fort Monmouth's reuse plan, registering concerns about issues like homeless housing and made recommendations including inclusion of a horse training facility during special meetings la More...

Authority to treat more racetrack wastewater

Increase will help stem pollution of Branchport Creek

Contamination of Branchport Creek may be reduced as the result of an agreement by the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority this month to accept up to 200,000 additional gallons of wastewater from Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. More...

Commuters urged to visit NJ Transit 'Riders Platform'

NJ Transit has introduced "Riders Platform," an online suggestion box to share ideas. More...

All's fun at the fair

Clockwise from left: Dana and Jennifer Bram, Neptune, make their way through a rotating tunnel during their visit to the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair on July 25. More...

Opinion

A $50 donation can buy a lot of pet kibble

GREG BEAN Coda

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with having a pet, but one of the most difficult is fulfilling the part of the implied contract that says you will make difficult decisions for the animal that the animal can't make for itself. More...

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Obituaries

Robert E. Lovgren Jr.

2008, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was employed at the Sea Bright Beach Club the past six years. He was a 40- year member and an exempt fireman for the Sea Bright Fire Department. More...

George F. Bier

Mr. Bier, 90, a lifelong resident of Freehold, died July 24, 2008, at home. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Jacquard-Loom Weaver for the A&M Karagheusian Rug Mill for 30 years, and a U.S. postal worker in Freehold for 15 years. Mr. More...

Robert E. Thomas

of Tinton Falls

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Letters

Tips to avoid summer underage drinking

Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during summer than at any other time of the year? More...

Don't pit affordable housing against the environment

Everyone knows it's expensive to live in New Jersey and that housing costs are "through the roof." For over 20 years, our state has been trying to provide affordable housing. More...

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Photo

Tony Brown (l) and Earnie Birch, both Red Bank, sing and give praise during a community worship service that opened the first block party sponsored by the Red Bank Westside Ministerial Alliance on July 25. Story, page 3. More...

GOP submits names for open council seat

Council must name Curley's replacement within 30 days
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

The Red Bank Republican Committee has submitted three names — James Giannell, John Tyler and Stephen Fitzpatrick — as possible successors for former Red Bank Councilman John Curley, who resigned July 14. More...

A community party with a big IMPACT

West side groups lift spirits with a block party
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Hundreds of people converged on Catherine Street and Tilton Avenue in Red Bank Friday and Saturday to take part in a block party sponsored by local churches. More...

Online training for helpline

HAZLET — Making a difference in a child's life just got easier. 2nd Floor, a toll-free, anonymous and confidential helpline for children and adolescents in New Jersey, has made training for volunteers more accessible via online courses. More...

Tinton Falls mulls adding two open space parcels

Purchases would be funded by open space tax funds
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council approved spending $575,000 to buy a Wayside Road property for open space, but reserved judgment on a second tract at Hockhockson Road after hearing from residents during a meeting July 15. More...

State aid trims S.B. tax rate

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT — The borough received $66,160 in state aid for 2008, which will lower the tax rate by 1.1 cents. Councilwoman Dina Long made the announcement at the Borough Council meeting July 15. More...

Deadlines extended for 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...

Zebu Forno to support Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

RED BANK — Zebu Forno, the European style bakery and café, will join with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) by offering donation sites at its Red Bank and Holmdel locations Aug. More...

Mixed-use project approved for Drs. Parker Blvd.

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Bulletin Board

Hearts of Remembrance Aug. 9 in Rumson

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Hospice will hold its fourth annual Hearts of Remembrance Children's Day: A Celebration of Life 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9 at a location in Rumson. More...

Monmouth Park Charity Ball slated for Aug. 9

The annual Monmouth Park Charity Ball will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Deal Golf and Country Club. Honorees will be Richard W. Hogan, Kenneth Rocky and Chris Ruisi for outstanding commitment to the community. More...

JLMC informational reception Aug. 5

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will hold an informational reception 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 5 for prospective members at Spring Lake Community House, Third and Madison Avenues. More...

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Sports

Just hangin' tough

Red Bank Catholic's Mike Molzon (r) tries to elude St. John Vianney's Brian Pappa (l) during their summer league lacrosse game at the Sea Girt National Guard Camp on July 24. ERIC SUCAR staff More...

Shopton Lakes a runaway winner in Skip Away Stakes

Racing community gears up for Sunday's Haskell Invitational

Maggi Moss's Shopton Lane took charge out of the gate and never looked back, scoring by two and a half lengths in the $70,000 Skip Away Stakes at Monmouth Park Saturday. More...

Sports Shorts

The Rutgers women's crew program announced the hiring of Heather Putnam as first varsity assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, head coach Max Borghard announced. Putnam coached the Scarlet Knights freshmen and novice squads from 2002-06. More...

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Arts / Zest

Artists at the Shore

Designed by Eileen Russell Gerber

The summer exhibition "American Seascapes: Artists at the Shore" is on view in the Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank through Aug. 16. Conceived as a refreshing visual respite, all the paintings and works on paper in the show depict coastal scenes. More...

NOTES

Oceanport United Methodist Church's peach festival and hamburger and hot dog dinner will be 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the church at 50 Main St. Cost for the festival is $4, $2 for children younger than age 12. More...

Photos taken 'Down Under'

An exhibit of images by Red Bank-based photographer David Kenas is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center through Aug.2. More...

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