October 2, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Journey taken builds friendships

Area Christians and Muslims gather to learn and understand
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Local Lutherans and Muslims have embarked on a journey together as a way to learn and understand more about one another's faith. The journey consists of the two groups coming together to openly discuss their beliefs and faiths. More...

Temple to host first shofar blowing meet

RED BANK — Congregation Beth Shalom, 186 Maple Ave., will hold its first Shofar Blowing Contest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. at the synagogue. More...

GOP attacks latest toll hike plan

Beck calls for public meeting in Monmouth County
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

TINTON FALLS — Republicans legislators representing six local state districts held a press conference last week to announce their opposition to a plan to increase tolls on the Garden State Parkway and other toll roads. More...

Schools aim to position students on college track

Red Bank eighth-graders to take PSAT
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Witer

RED BANK — To encourage students to start thinking about college at an earlier age, Red Bank Middle School will offer eighth-graders the opportunity to take the PSATs free of charge next month. More...

Towns will share some police services

Three boros reject full merger of police forces
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

After reviewing a report on the feasibility of shared police services in Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver, the three boroughs have decided to incorporate certain aspects of the report but will not enter into a full merger at this time. More...

Baykeeper hosts Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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Timepiece expo will benefit Parker Family Health Center

RED BANK — Ever wonder what makes a watch tick? You can get a look into the inner workings of a fine timepiece at a unique event on Oct. 23 hosted by Leonardo Jewelers to benefit the Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank. More...

NOTES

Holmdel Township and the Holmdel Board of Education will host an evening event for autism awareness 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Holmdel High School auditorium. More...

Joint effort preserves Locust horse farm

Development rights to Holly Crest Farm acquired for $2.5M
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Holly Crest Farm in Middletown will continue to have horses running in open pastures thanks to a three-way effort to purchase the development rights to the 37-acre farm on Locust Point Road. More...

New medical alert cards available

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno and state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) are unveiling a new medical alert program that issues cards that can be lifesaving items during medical emergencies. More...

Columns

The scary sump pump and other tales of dread

Coda • GREG BEAN

(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed May 9, 2007). More...

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Opinion

Ethics panel discussion is a disappointment

Your Turn
Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin

There's some good news and there's some bad news following Brookdale Community College's joint venture panel discussion Sept. 16 with Assemblywoman Amy H. More...

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Sports

It's time to celebrate

ERIC SUCAR staff The Rumson-Fair Haven High School field hockey squad celebrates after beating Shore Regional on Sept. 24 by a score of 2-1. More...

M.U. football wins second consecutive game

Hawks defeat Bryant College to raise record to 2-3
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

After opening the season with three straight defeats, the Monmouth University football team needed to get back to basics if it hoped to emerge as a contender in what should be a wide open Northeast Conference race this fall. More...

R Betty Graybull takes center stage in Fillies Division

Monmouth Park played host to the NATC Futurity on Saturday as Forty Thieves captured the colts division just after R Betty Graybull got up in the fillies race. More...

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Arts / Zest

Working in White

' Working in White," an exhibit of recent paintings by local artist Jon Peters, will be on view in the lobby of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, where an opening reception will be held Saturday at 9:30 p.m. More...

IN THE ARTS

McKay Gallery in Red Bank is calling for submissions for its third group show, "Red Bank," to be curated by Bob and Liz McKay. More...

MAC hosts visual and tactual art exhibit

The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is hosting "Another View," an exhibit of artwork created by and for the blind or visually impaired. More...

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Bulldogs' intensity shows

ERIC SUCAR staff Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School defenders watch an incoming Shore Regional pass during the second half of a field hockey match at Rumson on Sept. 24. The Bulldogs defeated the visiting Blue Devils, 2-1. More...

S.B. plans for new boro hall

Boardwalk, lifeguard station among Smart Growth plans
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Sea Bright officials are in negotiations to purchase the office building at 3 Church St. and use it as the new location for borough hall. More...

Raises will cost borough $40K-$50K

Council approves hikes for nonunion employees
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — A 3.5 percent salary increase for nonunion employees who are not subject to collective bargaining will cost the borough between $40,000 and $50,000, according to finance committee chair Michael DuPont. More...

More talk, no ban yet on plastic bags

DuPont: Environment must be a priority
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — A vote on an ordinance that would ban the use of plastic bags in the borough was once again postponed while interested parties discuss it further with their constituencies. More...

Building stabilized following collapse

Councilwoman lauds quick action by responders
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Witer

RED BANK — In the aftermath of a building collapse on Wallace Street, the borough will assess how to stabilize the structure and what action to take. The collapse on Sept. 20 led to a temporary evacuation of residents, but no injuries. More...

Camp's vision is for all to enjoy sports activities

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Charlie Wirth enjoyed summer camp with its activities and reuniting with friends. More...

Community thanks soldiers at the fort

Officials sign Army Community Covenant
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — Soldiers stationed at Fort Monmouth were joined by their families last week, as area towns came together for a ceremony to show their gratitude to the men and women before the fort closes its doors in 2011. More...

Carnival for Pals

Clockwise from above: Tim Briggs, of Fair Haven, tries his hand at keeping a plate spinning on the end of a stick at the Carnival for Pals benefit on Sept. 28 in Sea Bright. More...

Residents may vote for new Hall of Fame class

The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced 30 nominees in five categories as the organization launched voting for the class of 2008. More...

Monmouth University to celebrate 75th anniversary

Monmouth University will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Founders' Day on Oct. 8. The convocation ceremony begins at 2:15 p.m. at Pollak Theatre at the West Long Branch campus. More...

Bulletin Board

Annual Policemen's Ball set for Oct. 24

The Monmouth County Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) Conference will hold the second annual Policemen's Ball Oct. 24 at the Shadowbrook, Shrewsbury. The black-tie event hosted by Shrewsbury PBA Local No. 308 will benefit the N.J. More...

'Twins or More' class Oct. 11 at Riverview

Staying Sane LLC and Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, will offer "Twins or More," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11 as part of the hospital's childbirth education program. More...

Buchwald agency to hold open casting call

Don Buchwald and Associates, New York, will hold its second annual open casting call for talented children Oct. 4 at the Marriott Lincroft Red Bank, 245 Half Mile Road, Red Bank. More...

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Obituaries

Pauline Corcione McGovern

Mrs. McGovern, 84, of Hazlet, died Sept. 16, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a secretary at Cove Road School, Hazlet, for 29 years, retiring in 1988. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond J. McGovern, in 1996. More...

J. Richard "Dick" Gotti Jr.

Mr. Gotti, 78, of New Bern, N.C., and formerly of Middletown, died Sept. 29, 2008, in Rumson. He was a pharmaceutical sales representative at Smith Kline and French Laboratories for 30 years, retiring in 1987. More...

Esther E. Wallace Farrington

Mrs. Farrington, 97, of Little Silver, died Sept. 27, 2008. She was a retired teacher in the Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Little Silver school districts, where she was employed 30 years. More...

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Letters

Vigilance needed to preserve diversity

I am angry. I am angry that there are increasingly disturbing incidents and events that point to a community that is failing to live up to the level of respect and appreciation for diversity that we should expect to prevail in the 21st century. More...

Reconsider stance on Shrewsbury sidewalks

(Open letter to Shrewsbury Mayor Emilia Siciliano) Iread your letter in the Sept. 18 Hub regarding the sidewalk issue in Shrewsbury. More...

2NDFLOOR youth helpline needs volunteers to answer phones

Volunteers are needed to answer phones at 2NDFLOOR, a youth helpline available for young people to call any time of the day or night about anything on their minds. It is available to children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. More...

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