July 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

SummerHeat Tournament returns to baseball tradition

Switch to wood bats takes game full circle
BY JOHN CANNIZZARO Correspondent

The Fair Haven SummerHeat Tournament returned to the roots of baseball by switching to wood bats for this year's tournament. More...

Marine Park bulkhead replacement set to begin

Project slated to be completed by February
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance that, if passed, would increase the amount of borrowing associated with the Marine Park bulkhead replacement project by $195,500 at the June 21 meeting. More...

Wolf Hill bids goodbye to principal 'who watched us grow'

New administrator will succeed Renee Bonin
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — After almost 30 years with the Oceanport School District, five as principal of Wolf Hill Elementary School, Renee Bonin said it is time to pass her job on to a younger person. More...

Maple Cove has a name but no sign

Boro learns grants are available for river access
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Kayakers and those with an interest in river access voiced their opinions over the recently named Maple Cove at the June 23 Borough Council meeting. More...

Arc's Work Opportunity Center funding is cut

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Too old for school but too young to retire. That's the situation faced by individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth's Work Opportunity Center (WOC) in Long Branch. More...

Monmouth U. honors outstanding teachers

Monmouth University has honored three outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers, including a Red Bank resident. More...

NOTES

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, Tinton Falls, will host the Summer Music Concert Series beginning July 4 with the Gregg Carpenter Band. More...

Columns

Suit that polarized town enters a new chapter

Coda • GREG BEAN

I've written about the Stuart Moskovitz/Manalapan imbroglio a number of times over the last few years, so it's appropriate to note the fact that one chapter of this sorry mess may finally be over. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

In an interview for an article in the June 25 issue, U.S. Navy spokeswoman Lt. More...

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Letters

Lunch Break extends thank you to R.B. Rotary

Lunch Break received a check on June 11 at the Rotary Club of Red Bank's award luncheon. This check generously represented the proceeds of the ninth Two Rivers food and wine-tasting event that was held April 27. More...

Be cautious about health care legislation

We would all like less expensive health care! Let's not rush a bill through the House and Senate. Take time to read what you are signing, and have a meaningful debate on the cost, the services and insurance costs. Who will be covered, all U.S. More...

Chairs thank media, public for Running/Winning support

Recently, 62 young women — juniors in 12 local high schools — participated in the third annual Running and Winning Workshop sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Greater Red Bank Area, the Northern Monmouth County Branch of AAUW, the More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Councilman Michael DuPont was one of the volunteers who turned out for a cleanup of a gully on East Front Street in Red Bank, a community event sponsored jointly by the borough and 12th District legislators. More...

S.B. officials critical of coastal evacuation plan

Keeler: Plan puts evacuees on low-lying roads
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Sea Bright officials last week said the county's newly unveiled plan for evacuating coastal areas in the event of a major storm would prove disastrous. "If it's a routine coastal storm, this plan is fine. More...

Boro to pay for brick sidewalks

Riverfront home acquired for passive park site
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN — The borough will pick up the tab for installing brick sidewalks in front of all residences on Fair Haven Road and Clay Street in the historic district of the town, Borough Administrator Mary Howell said last week. More...

Tinton Falls plans a community garden

Public meeting on garden set for July 9 at 7 p.m.
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The seeds for a community garden are being planted in Tinton Falls, where planning got underway last week. More...

Children's programs at Red Bank Library

RED BANK — A special program for children will be offered Wednesday, July 29, 4:15-5 p.m. in the Avice Noblett Children's Room of the Red Bank Public Library. More...

New vision transforms Oyster Point

Second-generation hotelier is catalyst for renovation
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

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EFLS awards equipment to L.S. schools

LITTLE SILVER — More than $47,000 in new technology has been awarded to Little Silver schools by the Education Foundation of Little Silver (EFLS). More...

Genealogy workshop at Red Bank Library

RED BANK — Monmouth County historian, author and professional genealogist George Joynson will present a two-part genealogy workshop at the Red Bank Public Library on July 9 and 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. More...

July programs at Red Bank Library

RED BANK — How to find reliable health and wellness information on the internet will be the topic of a program by medical librarian Amy Edwards of Riverview Medical Center and Meridian Health at the Red Bank Public Library on Monday, July 13 More...

Insurance broker sentenced for theft

A Tinton Falls insurance agent has been sentenced to a three-year prison term for failing to secure coverage paid for by business clients. On June 19, Anthony M. More...

Twin Lights beacon was nation's first radio station

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

HIGHLANDS — The year was 1899, and an Italian American named Guglielmo Marconi placed a receiving station, complete with an antenna, at the Twin Lights, sending results of the America's Cup yacht races off the tip of Sandy Hook to editors at More...

Bulletin Board

Fourth of July Parade of Boats in Red Bank

The Shrewsbury River Yacht Club Inc., Fair Haven, will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade of Boats on July 4, beginning at 11 a.m. More...

Choir festival in Ocean Grove July 12

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting will present the 55th annual choir festival 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Great Auditorium, Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways, Ocean Grove. More...

RBBEF meeting, picnic July 7 in R.B.

The Red Bank Borough Educational Foundation (RBBEF) will hold its first meeting for individuals interested in its Swimming River Discoveries project at 6:30 p.m. July 7 at the Red Bank Primary School, River Street, Red Bank. More...

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Sports

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Fair Haven Diamonds 1's Robbie Coene tries to earn a hit against the Millstone Mudhens in the FairHaven SummerHeat Baseball Tournament on June 27. Right: Diamonds pitcher Sebbie Severio throws a pitch. More...

Striped bass are biting right now

Fish On • RON NUZZOLO

The right place at the right time: Capt. Jerry aboard Fish Monger charters from Brielle continues to find trophy bass at twilight. The last week has proven to be unforgettable topwater action for the crew and its patrons. Capt. More...

Sports Shorts

Christie Rampone, captain of the U.S. Women's Soccer National Team is conducting two soccer camps in June and July for girls in grades 2-8. The Christie Rampone and K. More...

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