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.
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Voter input will be used to advocate for legislative change
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
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...
Threatened state insect necessary for ecosystem and agriculture
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
They thrived with the dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians and even New Jerseyans for a while, but honeybees now face numerous threats to their survival. If the insects ever become extinct, society wouldn't just miss them for the sweet and viscous honey they produce, because they are important pollinators that crops, fruits and wildflowers depend on. More...
Council delays vote to consider input and suggestions
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
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. The proposed ordinance, which would ban the use of plastic bags that are not recyclable or compostable, has a target start date of January 2009. More...
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. Festivities will include face painting, spin art, sand art, kids' moon bounces, food vendors, local civic organization participation, giveaways and a fireworks display. More...
Red Bank signals that diversity is welcome
