May 14, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

'We're one voice, one people'

Unity Way signifies a united Red Bank
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Red Bank rededicated the scene of a violent crime to solidarity in the community May 6, renaming a section of a west side street Unity Way. "This is an opportunity to join together as a community in celebration. More...

Board of Ed. seat decided by one vote

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The official count is in for the district Board of Education, demonstrating the power of every vote. More...

Auction of antiques & Jersey Shore memorabilia May 23

OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on Saturday, May 23, at the Young People's Temple in Ocean Grove. More...

Tinton Falls budget keeps tax rate flat

$21.8M spending plan is 4% increase over last year
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council introduced a $21,801,213 spending plan on May 5, with no increase to the tax rate. The budget represents about a 4 percent increase over last year's $20.9 million budget. More...

Save a sato

CHRIS KELLY staff Victoria Spadavecchia picks out a treat for Sloan, third-place winner for Best Look, during the second annual Save a Sato (street dog) event, a fundraiser to benefit homeless dogs in Puerto Rico held at Monmouth Regional High School More...

Annual Red Bank Day May 16

RED BANK — The borough will host its second annual Red Bank Day on May 16 and will also be offering tours of historic homes in the community the following day. More...

Celebrating 32 years of open space preservation

MCF holds annual meeting; continuing campaign for long-term funding
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Securing permanent funding for open space was stressed at the 32nd annual board of trustees meeting of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF). More...

Obituaries

Jeffrey Gordon Wilson

Mr. Wilson, 53, of Red Bank, died April 28, 2009, at home. He was a volunteer Red Bank fireman for 18 years. Mr. Wilson was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Mary BennettWilson; and a sister, Holly McSorley. More...

Ouida B. Jones

Mrs. Jones, 91, of Mount Laurel, died May 6, 2009, at home. She had resided in Red Bank before relocating to Mount Laurel. Before her retirement, Mrs. Jones was a nurse in the intensive care and coronary care units at Riverview Hospital, Red Bank. More...

Walter J. Immesberger

Mr. Immesberger, 75, of Rumson, died May 2, 2009. He co-owned Erectall Corp. with his wife, Jean Grant Immesberger. Prior to that, he was employed in the material handling sales division at Interlake Steel for seven years until 1969. More...

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Letters

Reclaimed lot is a place to launch a kayak, canoe

In spite of the on-and-off drizzly day, about 35 students from Red Bank Regional High School, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, along with officials from Tinton Falls, the Monmouth County Park More...

Tell local officials you'll pass on liquefied natural gas

It is tough being the middle sibling of a large family, especially when that family has more than 200 members. More...

Stranded tourists need to contact DOT re bridge

As I write this at 9:30 p.m. on this warm Sunday evening, there is still a very long line of car lights trying to exit from Sandy Hook. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Primary School student Isabella Nieves is the color purple as she and schoolmates celebrate Hispanic heritage in a musical program May 8. More photos, page 36. More...

$1.3M in stimulus funds will stabilize Oceanic Bridge

County: $80M needed to replace deteriorating span
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Some $1.3 million in federal stimulus funds have been set aside by Monmouth County to rehabilitate the deteriorating Oceanic Bridge, which connects Rumson and Locust Point. More...

Marking 125 yrs., Holy Cross looks to its roots

Talk traces influence of church architect Charles Keely
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

When locals tour Europe, they return with vivid descriptions of some of the world's oldest cathedrals and basilicas, never realizing that some of the best architectural rivals to those revered sites can be found on American soil. More...

Boro will use state model for noise law

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT — The borough continues to try to strike a balance in drafting a noise ordinance between the interests of residents and business owners. More...

Planners approve Galleria expansion

Project adds five-story building/parking garage
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Galleria will undergo a major expansion now that the Planning Board has approved plans for the Galleria Park office building and parking deck project last week. More...

Chubby's plans to FIXX its future

Plans call for upscale club with '80s, not teen, nights
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Chubby's Waterside Café closed its doors on Mother's Day after a 15-year run. The building at 26 W. Front St. is scheduled to undergo an extensive overhaul and will reopen soon as FIXX, according to owner Michael D. Gilson. More...

Ex-Planning Bd. member wants chairman to resign

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — A former Tinton Falls Planning Board member is calling for the resignation of current Planning Board Chairman Joel Davies. More...

Maple Place students shine in civics lesson

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — Within a 60-minute period, 13 Maple Place Middle School students tackled various issues that the Borough Council has been tackling over the past six months. More...

Celebrating heritage

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Red Bank Primary School student Daniela Ponce, center, dances as students celebrate their Hispanic heritage in music and dance on May 8. Left: Student Bryan Hernandez sings during the program. More...

NOTES

Red Bank resident Marion Donohue was recently honored with a service award for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Red Bank Charter School. More...

Bulletin Board

Brain Injury Assn. seminar May 20, 21

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will present its 2009 annual seminar, titled "Brain Injury Perspectives," from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 and 21 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Eatontown. More...

Registration is open for 'Spotlight on Lyme'

The second annual "Spotlight on Lyme" 5K run and walk to promote awareness of Lyme disease will be held May 17 at Pier Village, Long Branch, during National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. More...

Spring dance concert celebrates Motown

LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional Visual and Performing Arts Academy dance majors will perform to the sounds of Motown 7 p.m. May 15, with an encore performance 2 p.m. May 16. More...

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Sports

Solid opening weekend a good sign a Mon. Park

With the economic troubles facing our nation, you have to wonder how it will affect Monmouth Park. More...

Smith, Bellin win county t&f titles

Rumson-Fair Haven High School's Alex Smith and Melissa Bellin won Monmouth County championships on Saturday at Neptune High School. Smith, the state indoor champion in the high jump, won his specialty clearing 6-4. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Recent Work' by Arthur Cohen

The Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit of recent works by internationally renowned painter Arthur Cohen. "Recent Work" features harbor scenes and the Provincetown landscape. The show runs from May 15 through June 5. More...

TriCity Arts Tour returns May 15-17

In the three cultural hubs of eastern Monmouth County — Red Bank, Long Branch and Asbury Park — art happens in the most amazing places. More...

IN THE ARTS

The Shrewsbury Chorale completes its 52nd season with songs to fall in love by: Schubert's deeply moving "Mass in G"; Dvorák's "Songs of Nature"; Brahms' poignant "Four Folk Songs;" Delius' sensuous "To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the W More...

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