December 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Councilwoman Cangemi slams Web contract award

Red Bank councilwoman claims award was no bid, needed discussion
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Adiscussion about open government in Red Bank was sparked at the Dec. 22 meeting when Republican Councilwoman Mary Grace Cangemi opposed a resolution about a pending contract. More...

Colts Neck, Tinton Falls oppose civilian housing at Earle

Navy could render decision as early as June 2009
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

TINTON FALLS — Several dozen residents braved the poor weather conditions on Dec. 16 to attend an open house and public hearing on proposed civilian housing at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck. More...

RBR makes class rank optional

Seniors, parents will decide whether to report rank in transcript
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER — The regional Board of Education unanimously agreed to give students at Red Bank Regional High School the option of sending their class rank to prospective colleges. The class of 2010 will be the first to have that option. More...

Foundation makes $100K donation

OCEANPORT — Kristen and Rich Gillette, of Oceanport, presented a $100,000 check to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Dec. 11 in memory of their daughter Kortney, who died of a brain tumor in 2005. More...

Realtors gift card, blanket drives help those in need

TINTON FALLS — Through generous donations from members, the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS (MCAR) has raised $1,450 during their second annual Gift Card Collection. More...

NOTES

Elizabeth Bradbury, director, (l) and Sandra Flanagan, primary class teacher, get ready to blow out the candles on a huge chocolate birthday cake that was part of the 40th anniversary celebration for the Vincent S. More...

Local teen wins day with Eli Manning

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

When Renee Koursaris went food shopping in October and saw that Oreo cookies were on sale, she decided to purchase the snack and thought she was getting a good deal. More...

Celebrating Hanukkah

Left: Children play Simon Says during a Hanukkah party at Congregation B'nai Israel in Rumson. The celebration featured crafts, games, DJ music, food and the lighting of family menorahs. Above: Jacob Waters, of Rumson, plays Twister. More...

High Tech H.S. climbs in rank

Annual compilation puts high school at No. 4 in nation
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — High Technology High School Principal Daniel Simon doesn't have a ready answer to the question of how the school went from ranking seventh among the best high schools in the nation to the fourth-place slot. More...

Stork Club

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the following local birth: Sonali and Robert Anderson Jr. of Fair Haven, a son on Nov. 14. More...

Opinion

In this economy, a '4-carrot diamond' may not be far-fetched

Bloopers • Adele Young

Every year we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into some of Greater Media Newspapers' 12 weekly publications. More...

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Obituaries

Henry J. Andrykovitz

Mr. Andrykovitz, 90, of Brick, died Dec. 10, 2008. He spent many years living in Roselle while raising his family and running his company, Regal Molding Corp. More...

Arthur L. Mac Fadyen

Mr. Mac Fadyen, 81, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, died Dec. 16, 2008, at home. More...

Arthur F. Jacoby

Mr. Jacoby, 92, of Long Branch, died Dec. 16, 2008, at home. He resided in the River Plaza section of Middletown, prior to relocating to Long Branch 11 years ago. He was a retired maintenance worker at Shrewsbury Dairy. More...

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Letters

New tax criteria to help seniors stay in homes

New Jersey is known for many wonderful things. We are the birthplace of several of the world's greatest inventions. We have one of the most beautiful shorelines in the entire United States. More...

Solutions for today's challenges

There is one great patriotic thing that Congress can do to help jump-start the American economy. Every congressman can go out and buy an American car. More...

Designate a sober driver before every holiday party

The holiday season is supposed to be a time for family, friends and festive celebrations, but it is unfortunately also a time when there is a tragic jump in the number of alcohol related highway fatalities each year between Thanksgiving and New Yea More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Monmouth Regional's Jessica Ford (21) tries to put up a shot against Red Bank Regional's Bliare Wikoff (13) during a Dec. 23 game, which was won by Red Bank, 44-38. More...

Tinton Falls plans for pre-K expansion

District projects 30 children will be eligible
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

Tinton Fall's public school district is awaiting the goahead from the state Department of Education (DOE) to proceed with its state-mandated preschool expansion plan. More...

Bonnano horse farm preservation approved

BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

An ordinance to preserve one of the last undeveloped properties in the borough, the Bonnano horse farm on Sycamore Avenue in Shrewsbury, met with unanimous approval at the Dec. 15 council meeting. More...

Cangemi ends council tenure to accolades

Council will revert to all Democrats Jan. 1
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Republican Councilwoman Mary Grace Cangemi made her final appearance as a member of the governing body at the Dec. 22 Borough Council meeting. "It's been an honor to serve on this council. Certainly we have our disagreements. More...

R.B. goes 'green' on plastic bags

Council mandates recycling plastic bags
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — The long-running debate over banning plastic bags in the borough is over.A new ordinance calls for all stores that offer plastic checkout bags to provide suitable containers or bins for customers to return the plastic bags for rec More...

Carney tract included in affordable hsg. plan

Wayside Rd. property will provide 13 units per acre toward COAH obligation
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

TINTON FALLS — Although the Borough Council unanimously passed the fair housing element of the master plan at last week's meeting, each member expressed reservations and some residents voiced concern about a parcel of property included in the More...

Children's programs at R.B. Library

RED BANK — Children's programs at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., in January will include "WinterWonderland Magic" 3-4 p.m. Jan. 3. More...

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Chris Kelly A Red Bank holiday tradition, an ice boat is illuminated by holiday lights at the entrance to Riverside Gardens Park on West Front Street. More...

In tune

From left to right: Esther Hyh (foreground) performed with the Monmouth Regional High School choir during the school's Winter Concert on Dec. 18. Andrew Lantz performs with the orchestra. More...

Homes aglow with spirit of the holiday

Mayor awards prizes in first holiday decorating contest
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — The borough rewarded creative holiday expression this year as part of the town's first Holiday Home Decoration Contest. More...

Red Bank Tango brings dancing indoors

RED BANK — Argentine tango dance group Red Bank Tango completed a very successful summer program at Riverside Park in Red Bank and is now holding a monthly milonga (social dance) starting Jan. 13 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. More...

In the Service

Navy Seaman Apprentice David M. Mizrahi, has completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. He is the grandson of Basil Tzanakis of Oceanport. More...

Bulletin Board

Library to host talks, seminars in January

Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, will welcome Tim Burns, author of "Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock and Roll," presenting an audiovisual program at 7 p.m. More...

Free activities slated at Mon. County parks

The Monmouth County Park System has planned free activities during January, beginning with Wood Days noon-2 p.m. Jan. 10 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Participants may help farm staff cut wood for the winter. More...

Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated

The Alzheimer's Association will hold a caregiver support group meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Other meetings will be 7 p.m. Jan. More...

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Sports

Going for two

CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Regional's Blaire Wikoff (13) tries to go for the basket against Monmouth Regional during her team's 44-38 victory on Dec. 23. More...

Hawk track teams tabbed as NEC picks

The Northeast Conference track and field coaches like Monmouth University. In the preseason coaches poll, both the men's and women's teams were picked to win the NEC winter track championship. More...

Sports Shorts

Monmouth University senior Kevin Walsh and junior Andrew Musick have been named to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics FCS Academic All-Star Team. Walsh, was also a member of the squad in 2007. More...

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Arts / Zest

Fifty years of art, and going strong

Guild of Creative Art thrives on Broad Street
BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent

There is a new energy at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, and the catalyst is Debbie Redden, who has been the president of the guild board of trustees for the past 21.2 years. More...

IN THE ARTS

Monmouth University's Performing Arts Series will present Cherish the Ladies on Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch. Irish Step Dancers will complement the performance. More...

Holiday respite at all-member show

Frazzled from holiday shopping? Give yourself a welldeserved break by stopping by the Guild of Creative Art for a burst of summer images mixed with flights of fancy. You'll feel renewed after viewing this juried all-member show. More...

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