January 22, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

COA call to action against LNG island

Public meeting on proposal set for Jan. 27 in Eatontown
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Clean Ocean Action (COA) continued its fight last week to block a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility from being built within miles of the coast of Sea Bright. On Jan. More...

Housing corp. ready to seek funding

Education program will ready buyers to apply for mortgages
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

The Red Bank Affordable Housing Corp. will begin looking for funding and will also begin an education initiative for prospective homeowners in a planned affordable housing development. According to the Rev. More...

Residents vent about liquor store operation

State board will decide on boro's revocation of license
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Frustrated Leighton Avenue residents voiced their anger about the still-open Best Liquors at the Jan. 12 Borough Council meeting but were the told the store's fate won't be known until at least February. More...

Board of Ed. fills vice president slot

Candidates for two vacancies expected to be named
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Ann Roseman was named vice president of the Red Bank Public School District at the Board of Education meeting Jan. 13. More...

Play Texas hold'em & more at Men's Expo

Greater Media New Jersey Radio Station 95.9 WRAT-FM ("The Rat") will conduct a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at the Jersey Shore's fourth annual Men's Expo to be held from 1-6 p.m. Jan. More...

Steeple restored to 'God's outpost in Sea Bright'

Storm damage caused removal of previous steeple
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT — A new steeple was raised into place atop the First United Methodist Church of Sea Bright on Dec. 13. "The steeple is up on the roof now [and we've gotten] positive comments from people in town. More...

Belford port plan invites tourism

Officials say revitalization is based on economics
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Middletown's latest plan for redevelopment of the Port of Belford incorporates features that promote tourism, including a maritime heritage center and a bedand breakfast inn. More...

MLK Day

Clockwise from far left: Megan House helps Marcos Hernandez, both Eatontown, ice-skate during a celebration of Martin Luther King Day held at the Red Bank Ice Complex Armory Jan. 19. More...

Police seek man in slashing

RED BANK — While on patrol on Jan. 12 at 11:48 p.m., Patrolman James Deponte reported being approached at the intersection of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard by a subject who had a wound to his neck. More...

Columns

Customer service: a truly radical approach to sales

Coda • GREG BEAN

The results for the 2008 holiday shopping season are almost in from the nation's major retailers, and it looks like it was worse than anyone could have predicted. More...

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Obituaries

Joan B. Hanson

Mrs. Hanson, 82, of Fair Haven, died Jan. 15, 2009, at home. She was a homemaker and previously had been an employee of House Beautiful magazine. She was predeceased by her husband, John K. Hanson, in 1991; and two sisters. More...

Ana Julia Leonor Prieto Quintero

Mrs. Quintero, 95, of Middletown, died Dec. 29, 2008, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was predeceased by her companion, Humberto Castillo; and a son, Agusto Castillo. More...

Sebastian J. Miluzzo

Mr. Miluzzo 93, of Jackson Township, died Dec. 31, 2008, at home. He was a vice president at Union Labor Life and Prescription Plan Services, retiring in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Leopolda, of Jackson; a son Bernard, of Bristol, Conn. More...

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Letters

Lunch Break says thanks for holiday support

Lunch Break wants to take this opportunity to thank our supporters, especially those of you who were so generous around the holidays. More...

Make 2009 healthier year for you, your family

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month. During difficult financial times women and families must make tough choices about what is essential and what they can afford. More...

Officials need to act on health, financial security

Since its inception in early 2007, AARP has collected over one million Divided We Fail pledges from citizens all across the nation who believe that health care and lifetime financial security are the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Laurie Glass, Freehold Township, reads to David Glass from a book about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More...

R.B. looks at ways to tighten belt

Finance committee proposes cuts, hiring freeze
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

The Red Bank Borough Council's finance committee is recommending budget cuts, a hiring freeze and a spending freeze because of the current economic downturn. More...

New shop provides art, book haven

Frank Talk Art Bistro & Books strives for open discussions
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Gilda Rogers wants to foster open dialogue in an intimate setting, and that's why the longtime borough resident has opened Frank Talk Art Bistro & Books at 163 Shrewsbury Ave. More...

Beth Shalom melds drum & dance with kabbalah

RED BANK — Congregation Beth Shalom of Red Bank is hosting an afternoon of drum and dance with a kabbalah twist 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 186 Maple Ave. in Red Bank. More...

NOAA stance on dolphins criticized

Agency says dolphins' presence is a 'natural occurrence'
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT — As the number of remaining dolphins in the Shrewsbury River dwindles, the decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) not to intervene is perplexing to advocates. More...

Indie film set in local towns

RED BANK — Locals may recognize the settings of scenes in a new film that will premiere in Red Bank Jan. 22. More...

Better process called for, but feds uphold Sandy Hook lease

Inspector General responds to Pallone request for investigation
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — The National Park Service needs to improve its leasing program, but the agency didn't breach any laws in giving a private developer the right to rehabilitate historic buildings at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, according to a federa More...

Monmouth Boat Club names commodore

RED BANK — David Watts of Oceanport is the new commodore of the historic Monmouth Boat Club (MBC). Watts, an executive director in prime brokerage at UBS, N.Y., has been active at the boat club since the 1980s. More...

Peace Celebration

From left: Teya Cartagena-Walsh, Tinton Falls, reads to a group of children Jan. 19 during the Peace Celebration, storytime and book drive held at Barnes & Noble in West Long Branch on the national holiday honoring The Rev. Dr. More...

NOTES

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) will hold an education program fundraiser 8:30-11 p.m. Jan. 23 at The Woman's Club of Red Bank, 164 Broad St. Featured will be blues educator, musician, singer and guitarist T.J. More...

Boro's West Side Christian Academy holds read-in

RED BANK — For the sixth consecutive year since the school's founding, the West Side Christian Academy in Red Bank will participate in the International African American Read-In Chain. The free Red Bank event will take place on Monday, Feb. More...

Bulletin Board

Alzheimer's caregiver group to meet Jan. 27

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will hold a caregiver support group meeting 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27, and the fourth Tuesday of the month, at Sunrise Assisted Living, 743 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. More...

David Cohen FoodBank concert Jan. 31

The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will present the sixth annual David Cohen FoodBank benefit concert 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Ocean Grove Youth Temple, Pilgrim Pathway. The concert will highlight Mr. More...

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Opinion

Inspector General's response too little, too late

Your Turn
Guest Column • Peter P. O'Such Jr.

After reviewing the Department of Interior Inspector General's (DOIIG Earl E. Devaney) letter of Nov. 3 sent to Rep. More...

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Sports

Young Hawks take flight with big win

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Monmouth University men's basketball team expected to encounter some growing pains this season. With a relatively young roster, the Hawks started the season 2-10, and were struggling to play consistent basketball on both ends of the floor. More...

RBC falls in overtime

ERIC SUCAR staff Red Bank Catholic's Danny Calandrillo takes a shot over a Shore Regional High School defender during a Jan. 16 contest at Shore Regional in West Long Branch. RBC lost by a score of 72-69 in overtime. More...

RBC relay teams go the distance

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Red Bank Catholic is taking full advantage of its wealth of distance running talent. The Caseys have been dominating the relay season. More...

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Arts / Zest

CVA Gallery matters

BY MARIE MABER Correspondent

During the spring term, the CVA Gallery will display Brookdale students' works from each art-related program starting with Interior Design, on view through Jan. 29, with a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 4:30 - 6 p.m. More...

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