May 21, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Visual and Performing Arts Academy marks 25 years

Little Silver — On Friday, May 29, professional artist alumni of the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA) return to celebrate the program's 25th anniversary by performing in an evening of song, dance, drama and poe More...

N.J. honors veterans

Eighty-three military veterans were awarded various N.J. Service Medals during the May 7 N.J. Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the N.J. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel. More...

Children's programs get creative at R.B. Library

RED BANK — The library will take a hiatus from regularly scheduled programs to launch Be Creative @ Your Library, a summer of creative programs for children and families beginning in June. More...

Grant will fund study of incinerator site

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The borough will use state funds to assess conditions at the former incinerator site on Sunset Avenue and the remediation required for its eventual use as a waterfront park. More...

Plans for 12-story building draw neighbors' opposition

Riverview Towers residents say Atrium expansion will block their views
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — A group of residents at Riverview Towers are opposing the expansion of a neighboring senior living complex, saying the resulting 12-story structure would block their river views and lower property values, "Our residents will be lo More...

Coastal Evacuation Route study open house June 2

The Monmouth County Planning Board will hold an Open House for the public on the county's Coastal Evacuation Route Improvement Study on June 2. The event will take place 4-7 p.m. More...

May: Diligence is the word!

"Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer." Geoffrey Charlesworth Have you lately seen your resident woodchuck? More...

Fair games

Far left: Ellyana Perosi of Rumson takes a ride on the carousel at the Firemen's Fair in Sea Bright on May 14. More...

NOTES

The Chelsea at Tinton Falls, 1 Hartford Drive, will collect food for a statewide drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on May 23-July 5. More...

Opinion

Never mind the details, let's have a tax revolt!

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

Politicians often put forward ideas without telling those of us who might be willing to listen to them how to go about implementing their grand schemes. More...

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Obituaries

Kay L. Epifano

Mrs. Epifano, 65, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died May 6, 2009, at home. She was a private caretaker for the elderly for more than 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas W. More...

Hazel Call

Mrs. Call, 94, of Tinton Falls, died May 15, 2009, at home. She had resided in Oceanport for several years before relocating to Tinton Falls. She was a secretary at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, retiring in 1981. Mrs. More...

George "Steve" S. Clark

Mr. Clark, 65, of Little Silver, died May 15, 2009. He was an account manager at Cambridge University Press, New York City, for 15 years, retiring in 2005. Mr. More...

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Letters

Memorial Day not about vacations, but patriots

In some circles, patriotism has become a synonym for arrogant or jingoistic. Some people even use it as a political weapon; "Don't question my patriotism," they say. More...

Pay tribute to service men and women on Memorial Day

In a few days we will observe Memorial Day and I would like to remind my fellow New Jerseyans that it represents more than just the beginning of the summer season or an occasion to take advantage of sales being offered by local merchants. More...

Lonegan has innovative, commonsense proposals

Much to the chagrin of the establishment Republicans in the state, the candidacy of Steve Lonegan is gaining support from grassroots voters across the state. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Students at Rumson County Day School and The Harbor School in Eatontown sing 'Here Comes the Sun,' one of the Beatles songs included in a May 13 joint concert titled "Imagine: a Magical Musical Revue" based on the music and poetry of More...

New plan targets pollution of Branchport Creek

Racetrack upgrades will stem storm water runoff
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Anew plan to end the pollution of Branchport Creek outlined last week calls for measures including detention basins, vegetative fields and a pumping station at Monmouth Park in Oceanport. More...

Door-to-door campaign cited in election win

Skudera team sweeps Tinton Falls election
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Knocking on doors and mobilizing a cadre of volunteers were the keys to success in the recent Tinton Falls municipal election, according to members of the team that swept to victory on May 12. More...

Congregation B'nai Israel hosts Shavuot events

RUMSON — Journalist and author Andree Aelion Brooks will speak at Congregation B'nai Israel as part of the celebration of Shavuot, which begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28. More...

Shore culture is focus of exhibit

FREEHOLD — Explore aspects of shore culture that developed in Monmouth County at the Monmouth County Historical Association's "By the Sea" exhibit at the main museum and library in Freehold Borough. More...

Friends' food drive continues to grow

SHREWSBURY — The Quakers at the Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting, Religious Society Friends, say response to the ongoing monthly food collection drive continues to grow. More...

Fair Haven marks completion of dock overhaul

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN — There will be music again on the banks of the Navesink River in the town, where vaudevillians from New York City once spent their summers. More...

Community projects planned for summertime

RED BANK — Twelfth District legislators, along with Mayor Pasquale Menna and the Red Bank Borough Council, are planning a community effort to improve key areas in the borough. More...

Love INC marks 15-year anniversary

EATONTOWN — What began as one woman's desire to spread a little holiday cheer to a needy family at Christmastime has grown into a multifaceted social service organization that celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. More...

Former attorney pleads guilty to misapplying funds

Aformer Red Bank attorney has pleaded guilty to mishandling clients' funds involving real estate transactions. More...

Bulletin Board

Cabaret for Life show May 27 in Asbury

Cabaret for Life (CFL), Ocean Grove, a nonprofit organization that provides musical theater to support charities for those affected by cancer and HIV/AIDS, will present the first of five shows, "Children Will Listen: The Musical Legacy of Oscar Ham More...

Tickets on sale for Fair Haven house tour

The Fair Haven PTA will host its semiannual house tour June 3 beginning at 50 Fair Haven Road at 9:30 a.m. More...

Art of Prevention June 18 at SICA

Prevention First, Ocean Township, and the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA), 20 Third Ave., Long Branch, will host the second annual Art of Prevention 7-10 p.m. June 18 at SICA. More...

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Sports

Brookdale headed for World Series

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Brookdale Community College baseball team picked the right time to play complete baseball. Through a season in which the Jersey Blues won the Garden State Athletic Conference championship, earned the No. More...

Sports Shorts

The Oceanport Fire Department will hold its annual golf classic June 22 at Suneagles Golf Course, Fort Monmouth. Beginning with a 1:30 p.m. More...

Hawks earn All-East recognition in track & field

Men's & women's teams win NEC crowns

Christian Keller led a parade of Monmouth University track and field athletes who earned All-East distinction a Princeton University last weekend. More...

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Arts / Zest

'90 and Looking Forward'

How often can you visit a gallery exhibit and celebrate a 90th birthday at the same time? The opportunity presents itself at the Gallery on Grant in Deal Park where an exhibit of mixed media work by Elberon artist ClaraGee Stamaty is on view. More...

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