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October 2, 2008
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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...
Boardwalk, lifeguard station among Smart Growth plans

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. Sea Bright Mayor Maria Fernandes said last week the borough is waiting to hear back from the owner of the property, and she is hoping for an answer in time for... More...

Area Christians and Muslims gather to learn and understand

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. Most recently, they gathered at the "Dessert and Dialogue" meeting. More...


Council approves hikes for nonunion employees

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. The Borough Council approved the raises with a 4-2 vote at its Sept. 22 meetin... More...


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...


DuPont: Environment must be a priority

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. The Borough Council unanimously voted to delay a decision on the ordinance at the Sept. 22 meeting. More...


Beck calls for public meeting in Monmouth County

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. Among the assembled group were state Sen. More...


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...
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...
Your Turn
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. Handlin that presented a significant program for students, faculty and the public on the hot-button "Ethics in New Jersey Politics" topic. More...
(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). My home repair motto is: If you can't fix the problem with a hammer, get a bigger hammer. More...
' 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. following the opening night performance of the play "Art" by Yasmina Reza. More...
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. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond J. an... More...
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...