September 10, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Canceled Fort Hancock lease in arbitration

Brookdale, Rutgers seek more space; Clearwater mulls return

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) met with Barry Sullivan, superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area, last week to discuss the future of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. More...

Council considers meeting changes

TINTON FALLS — Long meetings followed by rushed workshop sessions are cited as reasons to change business in Tinton Falls. Members of both the council and administration brought the issue up at the Sept. More...

Steeplechase racing tradition returns

Sept. 26 event revives Monmouth Hunt charity race

OCEANPORT — A unique day of racing is set for Sept. 26 at Monmouth Park with the arrival of the Monmouth Park- Meridian Health Steeplechase Festival, the first steeplechase event held in the region in more than 15 years. More...

New fall programs offered at Community YMCA

RED BANK — The Community YMCA, Maple Avenue, has announced new programs this fall for youths, teens, adults and seniors. More...

Art exhibit to benefit cancer center

RED BANK — The Riverview Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Cocktail Gala and Exhibition of "River Views" by the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast. This event will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. More...

RBR in search for Distinguished Alumni nominees

Little Silver — The Red Bank Regional High School Education Foundation is looking to the community to continue a tradition of recognizing distinguished alumni. More...

Supporters gear up for 2nd FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

Although all parents worry about their children's safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. More...

NOTESAround Town

The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present the program "Titanic: The Story of a Great Ship" 4-6 p.m. Sept. 13 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. More...

Opinion

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Development decisions will change character of Red Bank

Your Turn

What is really driving new development in Red Bank, and who is pushing for it? Why are the planning and zoning boards and mayor and council setting standards for development that will change the character of Red Bank forever? More...

Corzine and Christie: a couple of characters

At this point in the election season, I am stumped. More...

Sports

Blue Devils ready to cement their place among Group I powers

As a football coach at any level, all that you can ask for is that your team be given a chance to face a fair schedule. More...

Lady Bulldogs poised for an improved season

After struggling a bit through a 5-12 season last fall, the Rumson- Fair Haven girls tennis team is poised to get back to its winning ways this year. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Shore Regional's P.J. Armides (35) carries the ball against the Monmouth Regional defense during a home scrimmage Sept. 1. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Alex Zheng (r) watches his brother Michael Zheng (l) compete in the 2009 Red Bank Scholastic Chess Championships held at the Community YMCA's Children's Cultural Center in downtown Red Bank on Aug. 29. More...

S.B. resident wants ban on hunters' gunfire

Noise, safety cited as concerns for boro residents

Noise and safety issues regarding hunters' gunfire from neighboring islands was a hot topic at the Sea Bright Borough Council meeting Sept. 1. More...

Fair Haven's Fireman's Fair

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Chris, Fair Haven, zips down a slide at the annual Fair Haven Fireman's Fair on Aug. 29. Hazel Bentinck, of Fair Haven, takes son Liam for a ride at the fair, held on the grounds of Fair Haven Vol. More...

Block scheduling offers new ways to teach students

RBR school day will have four 82-minute periods

LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank RegionalHigh School District (RBR) has implemented a major change to the school day with the adoption of block scheduling. More...

S.B. will use recovery funds for speed humps

Council agrees traffic slowing needed for public safety

SEA BRIGHT — Traffic-calming measures on the borough's north end on Church Street were discussed at the Borough Council meeting on Aug. 1. More...

Checkmate

ERIC SUCAR staff Alex Zheng thinks about his next move during the 2009 Red Bank Scholastic Chess Championships held at the Community YMCA's Children's Cultural Center in Red Bank on Aug. 29. More...

Morro Castle disaster an unsolved mystery

Cause of tragic fire remains unknown

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Seventy-five years ago the cruise ship Morro Castle, on its way to New York from Havana, Cuba, caught fire and grounded along the Asbury Park beachfront near Convention Hall, claiming 137 lives. More...

Bulletin Board

Center announces blood drive for September

The Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, announced that it will hold the following local blood drive during September: • Sept. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at Two River Bank, 4050 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls. More...

Mended Hearts to meet Sept. 24 in R.B.

Mended Hearts support organization of heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet noon-1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Blaisdell auditorium at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. More...

Obituaries

Cynthia Maria Rathbun Fowler

Mrs. Fowler, 70, of Shrewsbury, died Aug. 29, 2009, in Flat Rock, N.C. She resided in Rumson and Eatontown, prior to relocating to Shrewsbury. She was predeceased by a brother, John Alden Rathbun on Aug. 4, 2009. More...

Dr. Stephen Cantor

Dr. Cantor of Fair Haven died Aug. 25, 2009. He was a licensed chiropractor since 2008. He is survived by his parents Dr. More...

Robert D. Frick Jr.

Mr. Frick, 55, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died Aug. 21, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He had resided in Little Silver before relocating to Leonardo 25 years ago. Mr. Frick was a sales service associate at the U.S. More...

Letters

Christie's reform plan will eliminate corruption

We have all seen how the upcoming gubernatorial election's backand forth has spilled over into negative TV advertisements. More...

De Normandie purchase will have adverse effects for town

(Letter to the mayor and Borough Council of Fair Haven) Our borough will experience downside consequences of the $1.2 million in new debt that council voted Aug. 24 to buy De Normandie Avenue riverfront for a new park. More...