August 13, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

T.F. council continues open space debate

Referendum resolution fails to gain approval
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The Tinton Falls Borough Council could not come to an agreement on how the open space tax rate should be set at the Aug. 4 meeting. More...

Flag project honors 'Old Glory'

Long Branch youth aims to replace worn flags with new

The American flag may be known affectionately as "Old Glory," but a Long Branch youth thinks that shouldn't be how the flag is displayed. More...

YMCA program gives teens job readiness skills

The Community YMCA kicked off a new summer youth development program this June to help employ area teens and introduce them to the necessary skills that will lead to long-term employment. More...

RBR celebrates 'A Day in the Life of The Source'

LITTLE SILVER — The Source, Red Bank Regional High School's school-based youth services program, celebrated its eighth year of aiding young people with a variety of academic, health, counseling and recreational services. More...

Shelter renovation nears completion

MCSPCA must raise $3M more to cover cost of project
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — After nearly two years of hard work and dedication, a multi-million dollar renovation project at the MonmouthCounty Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) Eatontown shelter is nearing completion. More...

Second man sentenced in jewelry store robbery

ARed Bank man has been sentenced to a 15-year state prison term in connection with a 2007 jewelry store robbery in Red Bank. Michael L. More...

Roller derby bout to support Monmouth County SPCA

Two local teams from the Jersey Shore Roller Girls will battle it out Saturday, Aug. 22, in Asbury Park Convention Hall. More...

Columns

Post office closings? Not with better marketing

Coda • GREG BEAN

Although the U.S. Postal Service doesn't have an official motto, the one most people believe is the motto is inscribed on the façade of the James A. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

The Red Bank Public Library can be reached at 732-842-0690. The phone number was incorrect in an article in the Aug. 6 issue. More...

Just toss the calendar

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

Now it is just getting depressing. More...

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Sports

Gaffney thrilled to be playing in PGA

Rumson head pro playing in this week's Major
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brian Gaffney did some soul searching during the winter. He was heading into his fourth year as the head golf pro at the Rumson Country Club. He had a great staff working for him, and he had learned how the club worked. Now, it was time to do more. More...

Summer hoop tourney gave a peek at 2009-10

Younger players get a chance to shine at Red Bank Regional event
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It is not too early to be thinking about the 2009-10 season if you are a high school basketball coach. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Places We Have All Been'

Linne Grant's watercolors of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Sea Bright, Red Bank, Keansburg, Long Branch, Sandy Hook and other local spots are on exhibit in the shopping arcade at The Galleria in Red Bank. More...

'Shorelines'

Anthony Migliaccio's "Shorelines," an exhibition of his most recent oil paintings, is at The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff John Alexander Van Dyck, of Long Branch, prepares to raise a new American flag at the Rumson-Sea Bright bridge in Rumson on Aug. 6 to replace a worn flag as part his initiative to ensure proper flag etiquette. Story, page 3. More...

Meridian and Bayshore agree to combine

Agreement is pending regulatory approval
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG & JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writers

The addition of Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel to Meridian Health, Wall Township, would bolster Meridian's position as the largest health care system in Monmouth and Ocean counties. More...

T.F. council split on budget approval

Skudera: Budget issues were inherited
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council approved the 2009 budget last week after several sessions of contentious debate. During its Aug. 4 meeting, the council approved an amended budget with a 3-2 vote. More...

YMCA seeks approval for expansion at Maple Ave.

Zoning Board hearing to continue Aug. 20
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Zoning Board of Adjustment began hearing the Community YMCA's application to expand its facility by 40,000 square feet, at the board's Aug. 6 meeting. More...

Fire damages O'port playground

OCEANPORT — Police and fire officials are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at a playground at Wolf Hill Elementary School on Wolf Hill Avenue that damaged some equipment on Aug. 2. More...

World-class surfers to join Paddle Around Manhattan

SEA Paddle NYC (www.seapaddlenyc. org) will kick off its third year of raising money to promote autism awareness and coastal preservation at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. More...

Crab Cake Festival & Shore Chef Cook-Off Aug. 22-23

OCEANPORT — Chefs from across New Jersey will gather at Monmouth Park Racetrack on Aug. 22 and 23 to compete in the 3rd Annual Shore Chef Cook-Off at the New Jersey Crab Cake Festival. More...

National Night Out

Left: Attendees listen to Capt. Peter DeFazio during National Night Out Against Crime at the Red Bank Borough Hall, on Aug. 4. Above: Red Bank's Roshni Tyler has her picture taken for an identity package for her parents. More...

NOTES

St. Thomas AME Zion Church, Pine Brook Road, Tinton Falls, which will celebrate 195 years in Tinton Falls in 2010, will hold its community yard sale fundraiser Aug. 15 beginning at 8 a.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Blood drive at Tinton Falls Red Cross Aug. 19

American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Aug. 19. Individuals scheduling a summer blood donation through Sept. More...

CASA 'Step Up for a Child' 5K on Aug. 29

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Monmouth County, Eatontown, and members of Jersey Shore Running Club will team up for Step Up for a Child 5k and fun walk Aug. 29. The event will be at Joe Palaia Park, Ocean Township. More...

Blood drive at Tinton Falls Red Cross Aug. 19

American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Aug. 19. Individuals scheduling a summer blood donation through Sept. More...

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Obituaries

Raymond Grassi

Mr. Grassi, 79, of Lakewood, died at home July 31, 2009, after a long illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). A native New Yorker, he lived much of his life in Tinton Falls and Colts Neck before moving to Lakewood nine years ago. Mr. More...

David W. Smith

Mr. Smith, 93, of Colts Neck, died July 25, 2009, at home. He was born in West Long Branch, raised in Glen Rock and had lived in Shrewsbury before settling to Colts Neck. Mr. Smith was a U.S. More...

Stephen K. Burgher

Mr. Burgher, 75, of Sayreville, died June 22, 2009, at home. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Burgher. More...

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Letters

Pols thanked for cleanup of Branchport Creek

Iwould like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to Sen. More...

Investigate facts on health care reform, Medicare

Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. More...

Lieutenant governor role must be defined

For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. More...

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