CHRIS KELLY staff Victoria Ramirez reads a letter as she performs a dramatic monologue March 7 at Red Bank Regional High School's sixth annual AIDS benefit, which raises funds for nonprofits that support people living with HIV/AIDS. More ... Oceanport revises reuse vision for fort property New plan calls for less housing, no train station BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer       Oceanport has submitted a plan for reuse of Fort Monmouth land, calling for 600-800 units of housing, an additional borough school and eliminating a controversial proposal for a train station. More ... Red Bank to designate new historic district Homes on inventory are in boro's oldest section, circa 1850s BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       The Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission (RBHPC) is establishing a new historic district in the residential portion of the borough. More ... River rowing moves indoors for off season Navesink Indoor Rowing trains for crew season BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer       Students from nine area high schools have been perfecting their rowing technique all winter with Coach John Crilly at Navesink Indoor Rowing. "Funny thing, but when I mention the two rowing races in February, one in Philadelphia and one in Boston, it sounds confusing," said Crilly, who resides in... More ... Two Rivers Food &Wine Tasting to benefit Lunch Break       Lunch Break, a nonprofit that provides hot meals and other critical assistance to people in need, will be the beneficiary of the Red Bank Rotary's eighth annual Two Rivers Food and Wine Tasting fundraiser, to be held onMonday,April 14, 6-9 p.m., at Branches in West Long Branch. More ... For the Record       Opponents of the Highlands bridge replacement project are working to invalidate property transfers from the borough of Highlands to the N.J. Department of Transportation, which allowed the agency to go forward with plans to replace the span. An article in the Feb. 14 issue incorrectly stated that ... More ... Court hearing held on Best Liquors license woes Judge will make recommendation to state board BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK- Aliquor storeowner had his day in court March 5, although a final decision on whether the store's license will be revoked may not be rendered until the summer. The 9 a.m. More ... Boro, YMCA agree: No sale, no suit Resident asks state AG to investigate sale of historic bldg. BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK- A"cease fire" agreement has been reached between borough officials and Community YMCA representatives over the sale of a historicMonmouth Street building. The CYMCA's Children's Cultural Center, 51 Monmouth St., which the borough sold to the Y for $1 in 2000, is on the market for $2.5 m... More ... Program would restore oyster beds to Navesink Residents needed to help re-establish oyster population       SEA BRIGHT - The NY/NJ Baykeeper and the borough Environmental Committee will host a pair of meetings with local citizens interested in conservation and willing to help with a project to plant baby oysters in the Shrewsbury River and farm them until maturity. More ... Grant will help preserve rare stained-glass windows Expert will restore historic Christ Church 19th-century windows       SHREWSBURY - Restoration of Christ Church's historic stained-glass windows took another step forward with the award of a $5,000 grant from the Monmouth County Historical Commission and the signing of a contract with Arthur J. Femenella, Branchburg, one of the nation's foremost stained-glass prese... More ... In the Service       Navy Seaman Apprentice Jennifer L. McLaughlin, Rumson, has completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. A 2007 graduate of Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, she is the daughter of Barbara A. McLaughlin, Rumson. More ... Fort reuse plan to be presented March 19       TINTON FALLS - The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) and EDAW Inc. will hold a general public meeting for the presentation of the Preliminary Redevelopment Plan for the Reuse of Fort Monmouth on March 19. More ... Actors can have a house to call home Zoning bd. approves lodging for Two River Theater thespians BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - An application involving housing for a group of actors was unanimously approved for a "trial run" by the Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment March 6. The applicant, Gemini Group, proposed to use a single-family dwelling located at 81 Shrewsbury Ave. in the BR-1 Zone as a residence for... More ... Blithely spring forward!       Long ago and far away, almost every living room in our little Bavarian town had a plant called "Zimmer Linde." These Abutilon hybrids, a hibiscus relative, are nowundergoing a renaissance in the garden.Newbreeding has thembursting out all over. Heat- and humidity-tolerant, they add a newdimension... More ... District introduces $28.2M budget BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer       TINTON FALLS - The Tinton Falls Board of Education introduced a $28.2million tentative budget for 2008-09 that would increase the tax rates for both Tinton Falls and Shrewsbury if approved. The budget, which represents a $800,000 increase over last year's school budget of $27.4 million, was intr... More ...      CHRIS KELLY staff Elizabeth Loftus and Colin McLaughlin perform March 7 at Red Bank Regional High School's sixth annual AIDS benefit, which raises funds for nonprofits assisting people with HIV/AIDs including The Center in Asbury Park and Broadway CARES/Equity Fights AIDS. More ... Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes       View the planets in a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition at the Monmouth Museum through May 4. "Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes" paints a rarely seen and mesmerizing portrait of our solar system's planets and their moons. More ... Matawan will turn out lights for Earth Hour Worldwide movement March 29 demonstrates energy conservation BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer       On March 29, Matawan residents will find themselves in the dark, but for a good cause. By a resolution of the Borough Council approved at the March 3 meeting, the borough will be a participant in the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour. More ... Convicted drug dealer may face life in prison       RED BANK- A35-year-old Red Bank man could face life in prison after being convicted of maintaining and operating a crack cocaine production facility, according to theMonmouth County Prosecutor's Office. More ...