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August 7, 2008 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

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Army accord with FMERA is official

One open door, 40 years of teaching

Kamin selected as Harvard Nieman Fellow

Outdoor discoveries await primary school students

Learning center for autistic adults becomes reality

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Agricultural county fairs worth the trip

Height restriction stalls Hampton Inn proposal

Red Bank to expand preschool to 3-yr.-olds

Parents meeting set for 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at primary school

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

B eginning in September, the Red Bank Public School District will expand the preschool program to 3-year-olds because of requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Education. More...

Rumson fertile ground for crew program

Plans call for adding adult, senior levels

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

After only two years in existence, the Rumson Crew program has attracted about 170 participants, and plans call for expanding the program to include adult rowers. More...

Stop signals will calm traffic at intersection

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — To slow traffic at a busy intersection, four-way stop signs will be placed at the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Chestnut Street. The council unanimously approved the ordinance providing for stop signs at the July 28 meeting. More...

Mayor credits dept. heads for tax cut

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN — The Borough Council approved a budget of about $8.3 million last week, which reduces the tax rate by one cent per $100 of assessed valuation. More...

Oceanport chief: Police Dept. merger a bad idea

Study recommends Eatontown absorb boro police force

JENNA O'DONNELL and DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writers

EATONTOWN — Oceanport's police chief rejected a study recommendation that his department merge into Eatontown's police force, saying shared police services are not in the best interests of his borough. More...

Rumson doctor pleads guilty to drug offense

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Jazz in the Park

Clockwise from left: Keith Marks on flute leads his group during a concert at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank on July 24. The Don Carter Jazz Group also performed in a double bill that was presented by the Jazz in the Park series. More...

Two River Theater Co. announces new season

The 2008/2009 season at Two River Theater Company (TRTC) in Red Bank kicks off with "Art" by Yasmina Reza. This smart and funny play explores the value and meaning of both friendship and art. Directed by Kirsten Kelly, "Art" runs from Sept. More...

Carnival Day

Left: Madison Husard, Tinton Falls, makes her way down an inflatable slide designed to mimic a roller coaster at Carnival Day held July 29 at the Mahala Atchison School. More...

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Salvation Army Capt. Libaniel Urbina, Hispanic outreach director for the Red Bank Corps, and a camper in the corps' summer program are ready for the ice cream truck to arrive. 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...

Obituaries

Nancy F. Bauer

Mrs. Bauer, 65, of Little Silver, died Aug. 4, 2008, at home. She is survived by her husband, Klaus J.; and two sons and one daughter in-law, Christian M. Bauer of Sea Bright, and Michael E. and Donna Bauer of Blairstown. Visitation will be Aug. More...

Arthur D. Croft

Mr. Croft, 93, of Rumson, died July 29, 2008, at Care One at King James Care Center, Navesink section of Middletown. He was an accountant for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for 32 years, retiring in 1977. More...

Robert R. Hussey

Mr. Hussey, 44, of Neptune City, died July 20, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Laurence Harbor, prior to relocating to Neptune City, 13 years ago. He was a self-employed general contractor. More...

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Letters

Earle housing would expose neighbors to security threat

As a Tinton Falls resident and copresident of Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE), I encourage fellow borough residents and other interested parties to attend our panel discussion on Aug. More...

Red Bank Democrats don't skip town like Republicans

Here's a riddle for you: What's the difference between a Democratic member of Red Bank's Council, and a Republican member? Answer: For the Democrat, the council is the finish line. For the Republican it's a ticket out of town. More...

Shore Protection Fund must be safeguarded from raids

In 1992, New Jersey passed a bipartisan measure establishing a shore protection fund to protect the state's beaches against the devastating impact of nor'easters and hurricanes and alleviate the effects of erosion. More...

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Horses blast out of the gate for the 2008 $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on Aug. 3. More...

New principal will lead Markham Place

Administrator's aim: 'Make every student feel special'

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

When Markham Place School, Little Silver, opens its doors this September, it will do so with Dennis Morolda as its principal, the first new principal the school has had in about 20 years. Morolda replaces Principal Don E. More...

Jason's benefit celebrates young cancer survivor

RED BANK — Cheyenne Fraley has been cancer-free for two years now, and to celebrate, Jason's Dreams for Kids will host Cheyenne Fraley's Second Annual Golf Bake. The fundraiser will take place 1-8 p.m. on Sept. More...

R.B. council adopts $19.1M budget

Cangemi objects to inclusion of health insurance benefits

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Borough Council adopted a $19.1 million budget by a threeto one vote during a special meeting July 31, overriding objections to funding health insurance for council members. More...

Efforts to save Highlands drawbridge thwarted

Boro's motion denied; citizens group drops legal actions

BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent

SEA BRIGHT — The borough's legal maneuvering to halt the demolition of the Highlands bridge was denied, according to Mayor Maria Fernandes, who made the announcement at the July 29 council meeting. Judge Joel A. More...

Salvation Army gives kids a taste of summer

Fun Day for kids from Red Bank and Keansburg

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

RED BANK — An ice cream truck, potato sack races and some good old-fashioned fun proved to be a good recipe for producing smiles at the Salvation Army's Fun Day held at the center on Newman Springs Road. More...

Animation contest inspires kids

FAIR HAVEN — Prevention First Inc. has teamed up with Small Factory Productions and The Two River Film Festival (TRFF) to host the first Courageous Kids Animation Contest for Monmouth County children ages 5-12. More...

Plein Air Painters benefit Parker Family Health Center

The Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast have selected the Parker Family Health Center as the beneficiary of their annual exhibit, "A Breath of Fresh Air," currently on view at the Guild of Creative Art, located at 620 Broad St. in Shrewsbury. More...

COA joins advocates for Branchport Creek

Rivergate Keepers gain ally in effort to stem pollution

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The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will host the 19th annual Ocean Grove Summer Postcards, Antiques, Collectibles & Jersey Shore Memorabilia Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. More...

Oyster gardeners

Top: Christine Lynn (l-r), Oyster Program assistant for the NY/NJ Baykeeper, prepares to "plant" 1,000 oysters in a pod that will be studied for one year, while Bill Shadel, Habitat Restoration Program director for the Baykeeper, and Alma Guth, of Se More...