First-graders Sara Whittle (l-r) and Ethan Viaverde balance a large ball during an environmental field day held at the Mahala F. Atchison School in Tinton Falls on Oct. 15. More photos on page 41.
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A new focus will be helping people become self-sufficient
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
Although she's no stranger to public and community service, Gwendolyn O. Love wanted a very hands-on experience. That's why she applied and was hired as the new director for Lunch Break, a soup kitchen, food pantry and more that has served those in need in the community for more than two decades. More...
Community center, aging infrastructure issues raised
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
Four candidates vying for two council seats fielded questions from Red Bank residents at the 12th annual Candidates Night sponsored by the Westside Community Group on Oct. 16. Topics at the event, held at the River Street Commons, included the need for a community center and the desire to unite the east and west sides of the borough. More...
Preservation New Jersey Inc., the statewide historic preservation advocacy organization, is inviting nominations from the public for its list of 2009's 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites of New Jersey. The deadline for nominations to be considered for the 2009 listing is Dec. 1. More...
Consultants see potential for regional court facility
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent
TINTON FALLS — Fort Monmouth's three host towns should bring their courtrooms under one roof, according to consultants for the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA), who also advise that local towns should consider combining court functions in a regional courthouse in the future. More...
Sea Bright incumbents face election challenge
