July 23, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Zoning Board approves space for pre-K

St. Thomas will house two classes for borough's preschool program
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The Red Bank Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the conversion of an 865-square-foot portion of the multipurpose community room at St. More...

Tinton Falls mulls stricter noise ordinance

Time limit, use of meters among concerns raised
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The borough may follow the lead of some of its neighbors and amend its noise ordinance, and is weighing whether to include a noise curfew or decibel limit. More...

F.H. council looks to grants to fund new park

Boro decides against $1.1M bond ordinance
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN — Whether or not the borough has the funds to buy a site on the riverfront to use as a park may depend on its ability to obtain $500,000 grant money for the purchase. More...

Garden Party will benefit F.H. Historic Association

FAIR HAVEN — The 15th annual Historic Association of Fair Haven Garden Party will be held Saturday, Sept. 12. The event will take place at the waterfront home of Kim and Gordon Sweely from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. More...

All welcome at Block Party 2009

RED BANK — Members of the community are invited to a Block Party Street Festival planned for July 24 and 25 at Mt. Zion House of Prayer. More...

55th annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale slated

RED BANK — The borough's 55th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place on July 24, 25 and 26. The annual sidewalk sale features clearance items and bargains at favorite Red Bank stores. Free weekend parking is available for shoppers. More...

Family and Friends CPR class at library

RED BANK — Knowing how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a loved one or friend stricken with cardiac arrest can double that person's chance of survival, according to the American Heart Association. Douglas L. More...

Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as lt. governor running mate

New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. More...

Obama lends star power to Corzine rally

More than 17K attend re-election stump
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Despite the heat and humidity, thousands of people packed the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel last week to hear President Barack Obama speak about his health care initiative and urge voters to support the re-election campaign of Gov. Jon Corzine. More...

Columns

Oh yes, it's ladies night, and the feeling is right

Coda • GREG BEAN

This presentation of the Greg Bean Common Sense Award goes to New Jersey Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, who has struck a blow against stupid bureaucratic intervention in the private sector. More...

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Obituaries

Antoinette Ciaglia

Mrs. Ciaglia, 97, of Red Bank and Brick, died July 1, 2009, at Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. She was a retired secretary and officer at Angelo's Paving Company, Red Bank. More...

William Clyde Morgan

Mr. Morgan, 82, of Shrewsbury, died July 1, 2009, in Shrewsbury. He was employed in residential construction, and handcrafted several homes in Monmouth County. He also owned a swimming pool franchise. More...

Florence L. Foster

Mrs. Foster, 86, of Red Bank, died July 10, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Norwalk, Conn., for 50 years, prior to relocating to Red Bank in 2002. More...

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Letters

NPS violates public trust with Ft. Hancock lease

After almost 10 years of observing the National Park Service's (NPS) actions in the procurement for the Fort Hancock buildings, I believed that the NPS was incapable of sinking any lower ethically and legally. I was wrong. More...

Camp Tecumseh a welcome respite for urban youth

This year, more than ever, The Salvation Army's Camp Tecumseh is fulfilling a need for both parents and children during these turbulent economic times. By summer's end, more than 1,200 children will attend Tecumseh for weeklong sessions. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff A group of men and women take part in a yoga class on the beach in Sea Bright July 18. More...

Still a presence on the street where he lived

Locust Avenue will also be known as O'Hern Ave.
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The late Justice Daniel J. O'Hern was born and raised on Locust Avenue on the west side of Red Bank. More...

Vans Warped Tour rocks Monmouth Park

Crowd of more than 16K attends rock fest
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

With temperatures in the 80s and a light breeze in the air, more than 16,000 people, some dressed in hot pink and green colors, came out to the Vans Warped Tour at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on July 19. More...

Vietnam center creates new post

Deputy director brings military, management experience
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee day-today operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran's experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. More...

Swimathon to raise money for children with cancer

LONG BRANCH — The Love 4 Lilly Foundation is sponsoring a "Laps for Lilly" Swimathon fundraiser on Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Seashore Day Camp, 345 Second Ave., Long Branch. More...

Library hosts ESL classes

RED BANK — If you would like to practice speaking English, join the Conversational English classes for adults lead by Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County tutors this summer at the Red Bank Public Library on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 More...

Boro adopts county plan for natural hazards

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting a multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan at the July 13 council meeting. More...

Re-energizing

ERIC SUCAR staff A group of men and women take part in the yoga class held along the Sea Bright beach on July 18. New Jersey-certified massage therapist Sharon Chessman of Sea Bright teaches the class every week. More...

NOTES

River Road Books, 759 River Road, Fair Haven, will welcome author Maryann Mc- Fadden 7:30 p.m. July 30. More...

Bulletin Board

Mended Hearts to meet July 23 in R.B.

The Mended Hearts support organization for heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet noon-1 p.m. July 23 at Blaisdell auditorium at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. More...

Bayonet Farm Art & Music Festival Sept. 13

The Bayonet Farm Art & Music Festival will take place noon-5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel (rain or shine). More...

Walk for Food Allergy slated for Sept. 12

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure will take place 10 a.m. Sept. 12 beginning at the great lawn north of Pier Village, Long Branch. Check in is 9 a.m. More...

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Sports

Playing at Duke a dream come true for Peters siblings

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

You'll have to excuse the Peters family if they're feeling a bit blue these days. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Rob Corsi (r), along with the rest of his team, competes in the volleyball tournament hosted by Family & Children's Services and held along Pier Village in Long Branch on July 15. More...

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Arts / Zest

Emerging Artist: Shin-Young An

The Monmouth Museum is presenting the third season of its New Jersey Emerging Artists Series in the Nilson Gallery. This series continues with an exhibition of oil paintings by artist Shin-Young An, a resident of Palisades Park. More...

July: Shady characters

"The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today." Dr. Stan Toler Reading about cool, new plants inevitably leads to the desire to grow and own them. Here are some favorites of mine, bringing joy to the garden. More...

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