August 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro will put SRHS funding formula on ballot

Voter input will be used to advocate for legislative change

S ea Bright will ask residents to weigh in on revising the funding formula for Shore Regional High School in a nonbinding referendum on the November general election ballot. More...

The buzz about honeybees

Threatened state insect necessary for ecosystem and agriculture

They thrived with the dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians and even New Jerseyans for a while, but honeybees now face numerous threats to their survival. More...

Red Bank signals that diversity is welcome

Sign promotes borough as an inclusive community

As a symbol of the borough's commitment to welcoming diversity, the Red Bank Human Relations Committee (HRC) dedicated a sign promoting inclusiveness at Veterans Park on Aug. 22. More...

BOE prez: Tinton Falls may need two new schools

Karavites says COAH, fort reuse, new rules are 'perfect storm'

TINTON FALLS — The borough may need to build two new schools as school growth issues come to a head, according to Board of Education President Peter Karavites. More...

Fort reuse panel enters home stretch

FMERPA officials address concerns of three host towns

TINTON FALLS — With a deadline fast approaching, the Fort Monmouth reuse authority addressed concerns raised by the fort's three host towns during last week's penultimate meeting. More...

Web site to name restaurants with unsatisfactory inspections

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Internet Web site, food-borne diseases cause approximately 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year. More...

Saturday in the Park 5K to help women

HOLMDEL — More than 500 women runners and walkers are expected to join together at Holmdel Park on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, Aug. More...

Canvas ties bind Ocean Grove 'tenters'

Some have been summer homes for generations of families

OCEAN GROVE — The most coveted summertime address on the Jersey Shore may also be the most unusual: the tent colony in Ocean Grove, which has a 20-year waiting list for rentals. More...

Steel Mill keeps Asbury sounds of the past alive

Former E Street drummer Vini Lopez finds success playing early Springsteen

You can knock steel down, but it is not easily destroyed. In much the same way, Vini "Maddog" Lopez, the drummer for Steel Mill, is still going strong — and some might even say he's better than ever. More...

Performing Arts Series offers diverse season at Pollak Theatre

Rock opera, bluegrass, comedy and children's classics are just a few of the many highlights of the 2008-2009 Performing Arts Series at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre. More...

Columns

Wasser may have more to worry about than bad press

James Wasser (sorry, I can't bring myself to call him by the honorific Doctor), superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District, called me recently to complain about my column of Aug. More...

Obituaries

John Gibson

Mr. Gibson, 73, of Shavington Cheshire, England, died Aug. 20, 2008, while visiting his family in the United States. He was predeceased by his wife, June, in 1998. More...

Ruth E. Connelly

Mrs. Connelly, 78, of Oceanport, died Aug. 22, 2008. She and her husband were retired owners and operators of Adams Memorial Home, Red Bank. More...

Letters

NY's 'vandal cancer' seems to be spreading to NJ

Recently, I was invited to attend a daytime baseball game at the New York Mets' Shea Stadium with one of my sons and grandson. A beautiful sunny day, and I was in fine company. More...

Gov't actions for Fort Monmouth, Sandy Hook are disturbing

I want to call the public's attention to, and make them aware of, the disturbing and alarming pattern of conduct that our government officials, federal and state, have apparently chosen for carrying out their official duties, especially when these More...

Political column needs to be chewier than stale pablum

Your "Red State/Blue State" feature has become a phony debate, half ignorance and half ineffectualness. First "Red State Dave" plays the "political correctness" card about Democrats looking for made-in-America swag for the convention. More...

Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

Auditions for the Concordia Youth Chorale will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown- Lincroft Road. More...

Fabulous Fiber

Anew exhibition at the Monmouth Museum explores traditional and contemporary works in fiber. "Fabulous Fiber" will be on view through Sept. 21. More...

Photo

Bill Cichone, of Bridgewater, works on his equine-themed entry for the fourth annual Sand Sculpting Competition held at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on Aug. 23. More photos, page 19. More...

Pallone slams racetrack for creek pollution

DEP imposes $140K fine on NJSEA

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) had sharp criticism for Monmouth Park officials during a town meeting at the Oceanport track on Saturday. Pollution of local waterways was not a major item on the agenda for the Aug. More...

New boro ordinance not in the bag … yet

Council delays vote to consider input and suggestions

RED BANK — An ordinance that would ban certain types of plastic bags in the borough was carried until September due to "substantial" changes, Mayor Pasquale Menna said at Monday's council meeting. More...

O'port will host 32nd Summer's End Festival

OCEANPORT — The borough will host its 32nd annual Summer's End Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Blackberry Bay Park to end the summer with a bang. More...

Nighttime construction rattles bridge neighbors

Residents complain project generates noise, odors, dust

SEA BRIGHT — While construction on the Highlands bridge has increased traffic during the day, local residents have also been disturbed by construction at times lasting throughout the night. More...

Council president resigns abruptly

Council appointee may fill vacancy until Nov. election

TINTON FALLS — Borough Council President Brendan Tobin resigned from his position last week, leaving those on and off the dais stunned. Things started out normally during the Aug. More...

Horsing around in the sand

Clockwise from top left: Richard Isgard, Freehold, works on his entry for the Fourth Annual Sand Sculpting Competition held at Monmouth Park racetrack on Aug. 23. More...

Lessons from a dark chapter in world history

Holmdel teacher tours Holocaust sites in Europe

The atrocities of the Holocaust during World War II may be covered in history courses throughout the United States, but for one high school teacher, a trip through Europe was a real education. More...

NOTES

Bethel Christian Center, Red Bank, will hold its second annual silent gift auction from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at 49 River Street Commons, Red Bank. For more information, call 732-219-9135. More...

Middletown Arts Center announces fall season

MIDDLETOWN — With the new slogan "You'll find it all at the Middletown Arts Center," the nonprofit, award-winning facility has announced a 21-event fall schedule that includes art exhibits, a concert series, dance, comedy, drama, poetry, magi More...

Fair games

Sadie Ahimovic (l-r), of Fair Haven, scrambles through the rolling barrel of the "Coo-Koo Haus," one of the attractions at the Fair Haven Fireman's Fair on Aug. 22. More...

Seniors taught best way to get emergency action

ACES 911 program focuses on importance of calls in time of need

When you play in the game of life, you want to hold the best cards possible — especially in emergencies. More...

Bulletin Board

Fundraisers for BCC scholarships Oct. 5, 11

The Lincroft Business & Professional Women's Group will sponsor two fundraisers to benefit three $1,000 scholarships to be awarded in the memory of Viola Bernice Evans, mother of Gwen Evans, the nurse at Brookdale Community College (BCC), Lincroft More...

Audubon bird walk at Tatum Park Sept. 20

Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a bird walk 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at Tatum Park, Red Hill Road, Middletown (rain or shine). More...

Environmental photo contest deadline Sept. 30

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

Sports

Trying to stay out of harm's way

Monmouth University defensive lineman Troy Butler (No. 53) nearly reaches quarterback Andrew Mandeville (No. 2) during an intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 22. The Hawks open their season this Saturday against the University of Rhode Island. More...

Local anglers learn lesson in rescheduling due to lack of fish

I was recently invited on a six-man charter with my good friend Keith Bush. The six of us were all set to hit the canyon and fight tuna. The weather couldn't have been any better; conditions were to be like a bathtub in the canyon. More...

Sports Shorts

WRSU, the Rutgers student radio station, will broadcast seven men's soccer matches from Yurcak Field this season, including three Big East contests. The Scarlet Knights' home-opening match against Delaware (Aug. More...

Red State / Blue State

You love us, you really love us — or maybe not

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...