November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Two indicted in death of disabled woman

Caseworker, sponsor charged with neglect

Intercession by 12th District legislators has led to the indictment of two caregivers of a developmentally disabled woman who died after being severely neglected in a state-licensed sponsor home. More...

Voters support cutting open space tax rate

Referendum vote backs up three on council

TINTON FALLS — By a margin of close to 1,000 votes, Tinton Falls voters on Nov. 3 approved cutting the open space tax rate. More...

Barbershop chorus to present Christmas concert

RED BANK — "Voices of Christmas" is the seasonal theme this year for a singing showcase by The Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The society will present a concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. More...

'United We Sing' celebration

The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County will sponsor the ninth annual "United We Sing" celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. More...

Curley's win gives GOP control of county govt.

Middletown resident claims seat on freeholder board

The Republican Party exerted its stronghold in Monmouth County on Election Day, Nov. 3, and newly elected Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley was part of that overwhelming GOP victory. More...

Sheriff will stay until January

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, who was elected New Jersey's first lieutenant governor on Nov. 3, has announced that she intends to fulfill her obligations as sheriff until she takes the oath of office as lieutenant governor in January. More...

Two O'port Council seats won by GOP

Incumbent, running mate finish ahead of Dem challenger

OCEANPORT — Voters in Oceanport elected two Republicans on Nov. 3 to fill two seats that were up for election on the Borough Council. More...

'A Celebration of Community Spirit' tonight

The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC), Red Bank, is holding its 2009 Spinnaker Award dinner tonight, Nov. 12. More...

Local company partners with Habitat for Humanity

TINTON FALLS — A.J. Perri, a local heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical company, has been an active participant with local Habitat for Humanity projects for the past several years. More...

In the Service

Ryan B. Murphy has graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. More...

NOTES

The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM), will present a free concert 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the community hall at Trinity Church, White Street, Red Bank. More...

Columns

After campaign season, we have cauliflower ears

D ear President Obama: I'm sorry I hung up when you called the other night. More...

Opinion

Cartoon

Full Story

Preventing another Operation Bid Rig

Your Turn

Now that the election is over, it is time for the five-member Board of Freeholders to come together and adopt a strong ethics structure to give the county the watchdog agency it needs to help ensure honest government. More...

Sports

Lady Hawks bring home another NEC title

While the Monmouth University (MU) men's soccer team has garnered much of the attention this year with its record-setting play, the MU women's team has quietly been putting together a special season in its own right. More...

Balancing act

Marie Halladay, of Red Bank Catholic High School, competes on the beam at the 2009 Shore Conference Gymnastics Championships on Oct. 31. More...

RFH girls win CJ II title

RBR's Metlitz wins boys' race

Rumson-Fair Haven High School's harriers' performance could have made the Central Jersey Group II favorites prove that they were better. It turned out, though, that the favorites weren't. More...

Arts / Zest

'Moving Forward'

'Moving Forward," the first solo exhibit of work by Lucy Kalian, is at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. Kalian creates art in multiple mediums and will be presenting photographs, serigraphs and new oil paintings. More...

Heart of New Jersey chorus never misses a beat

Sweet Adelines chapter welcomes women who enjoy singing and performing

They're not rock stars, but they probably have more fun singing together than many of today's musical titans. More...

Ballot count gives Red Bank Dems wider lead

Challenger undecided on seeking recount

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Democrats widened their margin of victory for two Borough Council seats following the counting of provisional ballots Monday. Council incumbents Michael R. DuPont and Arthur V. More...

Ballot count gives Red Bank Dems wider lead

Red Bank Democrats widened their margin of victory for two Borough Council seats following the counting of provisional ballots on Nov. 9. More...

Kitchen lessons: healthful food and helping others

Lunch Break classes aim to educate children and parents about healthy eating

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Children in a cooking class at Lunch Break are learning how to prepare healthful meals while giving back to their community. More...

Mark Twain comedy at Red Bank Regional H.S.

LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Theatre Company at Red Bank Regional High School will present David Ives' Tony-nominated comedy adapted from Mark Twain's long-lost play "Is He Dead?" The play opens Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. More...

A Taste of the Two Rivers benefits YMCA Strong Kids

RED BANK — The Community YMCA (CYMCA) is hosting A Taste of the Two Rivers to benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. More...

Sea Bright incumbents win re-election to council

Dems lose bid for bipartisan government in Rumson

Sea Bright Democratic incumbent Dina Long and Republican incumbent Jack Keeler won re-election to the Borough Council for another three years. More...

O'Scanlon, Casagrande re-elected in 12th Assembly District

RED BANK — Republican incumbents Declan O'Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande were re-elected to second terms representing the 12th District in the state Assembly on Nov. 3. More...

In stride

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'Evening at the Shore'

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Holocaust exhibit to open at museum

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The winner of three awards, "The Exhibit: A Journey to Life," opened at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County on Nov. 8. More...

Applications taken for Martino Scholarship

The Goddard School has announced that it is accepting applications for its annual $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship, with application deadline Feb. 12. The scholarship is given to one Goddard alumnus each year. More...

N.J. voters say 'yes' to open space initiative

The pipeline for the purchase of open space — with the goal of preventing that land from being developed — remains open in the Garden State. On Election Day, Nov. More...

Bulletin Board

Humanitarian Award submissions sought

The Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Conference on Diversity, New Brunswick, is seeking nominees for its Humanitarian Award. The deadline for submission is Dec. 4. More...

Entries now taken for Rock'n Music Idol

Rock'n Music Idol, Middletown, is now accepting entries for its third season. The competition is open to New Jersey musicians age 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. More...

County library kids' book drive under way

The Monmouth County Library launched its annual Books for Kids book donation drive Nov. 1. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. More...

Obituaries

James A. McNally

Mr. McNally, 75, of Little Silver, died Oct. 29, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a portfolio control manager at GE Capital Corp., retiring in 1992 after more than 30 years. During retirement, Mr. More...

Helen Elizabeth Partrick Van Note

Mrs. Van Note, 89, of Fair Haven, died Nov. 4, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was an executive secretary at Bendix Honeywell Corp., Eatontown, for more than 27 years, retiring in 1976. Mrs. More...

Charles Schanck Jr.

Mr. Schanck, 85 ,of Oceanport died Nov. 8, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He had resided in Colts Neck before relocating to Oceanport 75 years ago. Mr. More...

Letters

Councilmen extend thanks to voters of Red Bank

It is with great appreciation that we begin our second terms as councilmen for the great borough of Red Bank. More...

New Rt. 36 Highlands bridge negligent of ADA

It is ironic that the new Route 36 Highlands bridge was inaugurated by a wheelchair user going across on the road. He would not have been able to use the sidewalk! More...

Oceanport council members are grateful for support

(An open letter to the residents of Oceanport) On behalf of my running mate and me, I would like to thank you for electing us Nov. 3 to serve as your councilmen. More...