April 9, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Community center vision becomes a reality in R.B.

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The new Red Bank community center will offer more than programs for borough youth; it will give them a chance for a better future, according to community activist David Prown. More...

Study to look at school consolidation

Focus on merging districts, creating K-12 districts
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Local superintendents say they will await the results of a study that will look at whether consolidating some school districts would provide educational benefits for their districts. More...

Monmouth Regional BOE proposes leaner budget

Tax levy cut by $200K from previous year
BY KEN WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Regional High School District Board of Education is proposing a $25,388,429 school budget for the 2009-10 school year. The budget represents a $418,463 decrease from last year's budget of $25,806,892. More...

Open house at Christian Science Reading Room

RED BANK — The Christian Science Reading Room in Red Bank at 22 Monmouth St. will join other reading rooms around the world for an International Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16-19. More...

FAMILY FITNESS - Advertorial

by Gloria Averbuch

The family that plays together, gets fit together. More...

O'Hern remembered as mentor, role model

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Former Red Bank mayor Edward J. McKenna Jr. remembers this advice from his mentor: "He always told me to do what I think is right, he was the best. More...

Little League parade

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top to bottom: Displaying their team pride, the Rookie League's Angels walk down Hockhockson Road during the annual Tinton Falls Little League Parade on April 4. More...

NOTES

Deep Cut Orchid Society will hold its next meeting 7:30 p.m. April 12. Speaker Bob Sprague will present "Orchids in the Wild." Attendees with "sick" orchids may bring the plant or plants at 7 p.m. for free expert evaluation and advice. More...

Columns

Sure could use a little bit of good news today

Coda • GREG BEAN

Every day, I wake up with a different song playing on an endless loop in my brain. Why my brain picks that day's song has always been a mystery to me. More...

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Obituaries

Eileen Smith Dolan

Mrs. Dolan, 47, of Tinton Falls, died March 28, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She resided in Hazlet and Howell, prior to relocating to Tinton Falls in 2008. More...

Donald Santoro

Mr. Santoro, 64, of Red Bank, died March 27, 2009, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a consultant in the film industry for several years. Prior to that, he was vice president at Mullet Bay Resort, St. More...

Frances Blaisdell Williams

Mrs. Williams, 97, of Portola Valley, Calif., died March 11, 2009, at home. A native of New Jersey, she relocated to California in 1973. More...

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Letters

Residents urged to spread autism awareness

Autism New Jersey encourages all residents to help spread autism awareness during April, National Autism Awareness Month. New Jersey has the nation's highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. More...

Postal service hits resident on his blind side

Imailed a birthday card to a friend in Pennsylvania after affixing standard first-class postage. The envelope was 5.25 inches by 5.25 inches. It was a simple card with no voice capabilities. More...

COAH is government control, and loss of freedom

It is with disbelief and dismay that I read the letter of the Rev. Bruce Davidson (Hub, March 12) stating the foundation of American success, which is the most productive country in the world, should be changed. The Rev. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Ryan Connery walks in the Holy Cross Palm Procession over the bridge from Sea Bright to Holy Cross Church in Rumson on Palm Sunday, April 5. More photos, page 12. More...

Dems choose Byrnes for freeholder run

Control of county board at stake
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Democrats, in control of the Board of Chosen Freeholders for the first time in 23 years, have selected Middletown Committeeman Sean Byrnes to keep control of the county. More...

Breathing new life into vintage buildings

County preservation grants give local restorations a boost
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

About two-dozen historic preservation projects, including the restoration of the Van- Mater Barn in Holmdel and the Little Red Schoolhouse in Middletown, will be able to move forward as a result of grants from the Monmouth County Historical Commiss More...

Palm Sunday

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from left: Sean Newsome, Little Silver, participates in the Holy Cross Church Palm Procession on April 5. The Rev. More...

MRHS asbestos removal to begin in summer

Officials say asbestos presents no danger
BY KEN WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — Monmouth Regional High School will begin the process of removing asbestos from a portion of the building this summer. More...

O'port BOE proposes $9.5M school budget

Spending plan raises tax levy by 4 percent
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — The Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the proposed $9.5 million district spending plan for the 2009-10 school year. More...

Summer food program to be offered to campers

Children who qualify will receive free meals
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The borough will again participate in the 2009 Summer Food Service Program and expects the program to reach 250 children this year, according to Bob Evans, borough director of Parks and Recreation. More...

Oceanport, West Long Branch weigh shared dispatch

Data shows savings for both towns
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — At the request of borough officials, Police Chief Harold Sutton and Capt. Mauro Baldanza teamed up with West Long Branch Capt. Lawrence Mihlon to present data on the possibility of merging their dispatch services. More...

Bulletin Board

Kaboom! fundraiser April 16

Red Bank's annual fireworks display - celebrating its 50th anniversary year - will be less than 100 days away on Thursday, April 16, when the KaBoom! More...

LUPE Latina leadership conference April 18

Latinas United for Political Empowerment (LUPE) will presents the fourth annual young Latina leadership conference, "Knowledge! Empowerment! Action!" 8 a.m.-3 p.m. More...

Dine out in Rumson

RUMSON — The borough has launched its first Restaurant Month to highlight the diversity of dining options catering to every taste and budget. More...

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Sports

Sky Blue FC falls to L.A. in opener

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

BRIDGEWATER — Women's professional soccer was introduced to New Jersey on Sunday when more than 6,000 fans watched the home team, Sky Blue FC, take on the best women's soccer player in the world. More...

Brookdale softball looking long term

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It may not be your typical Brookdale Community College softball team, but Bo Scannapieco is not throwing in the towel. More...

BCC is playing quality baseball

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brookdale's fine 18-4 start on the baseball diamond is no surprise to head coach Johnny Johnson. "This is a sophomore-laden team," he said. More...

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Arts / Zest

Yvonne Yaar, Glass

The Monmouth Museum is beginning the third season of its New Jersey Emerging Artists Series in the Nilson Gallery with an exhibition of works in glass by artist Yvonne Yaar. More...

IN THE ARTS

The Art Society of Monmouth County will meet April 15 at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. The meeting will run 10:30 a.m. to noon. A social half-hour with refreshments will be followed by an 11 a.m. More...

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