December 3, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Red Bank prepares for Census 2010

Efforts under way in community, schools to ensure accurate count

Preparation for the 2010 Census is under way in Red Bank, where teams are being formed of local volunteers who can provide the cultural and community insights necessary to build 2010 Census awareness efforts. More...

Westside Community Group tree lighting

RED BANK — The Westside Community Group will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is co-sponsored by the borough. More...

Fair Haven fire chief to plead not guilty

RUMSON — The former chief of Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is expected to plead not guilty to charges related to a one-car accident on Nov. 22, according to his attorney. Shaun C. More...

Holiday Express benefit show tickets on sale now

RED BANK — Share in the holiday spirit through the music and fun of Holiday Express and support the nonprofit's outreach to the less fortunate, which has been a tradition for the past 16 years, at two fundraising concerts. More...

Get out the vote for Red Bank Middle School video

RBMS vying for $30K in high-tech tools

RED BANK — There's still time to go online and cast a vote that could help the Red Bank Middle School (RBMS) win high-tech educational tools. Voting is open through Dec. More...

Navesink Garden Club cites local landscaping

For the second year in a row, the Navesink Garden Club presented seven local homes and businesses with "Random Sighting of Beauty" awards in recognition of the landscaping and plantings around the properties. More...

Teen collecting coats for Monmouth families

HOWELL — Tyler Hunt may only be 17, but he is already well-acquainted with the art of giving. More...

Ten years of turkey

Players face off (top) and celebrate a touchdown at the 10th annual Turkey Bowl held Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 28 at Thorne Middle School in Middletown to benefit Jason's Dreams for Kids. More...

Columns

In long battle over shaky degrees, taxpayers suffer

The interminable dispute in the Freehold Regional High School District over administrators and teachers who got ginned-up degrees from an unaccredited and highly suspicious online diploma mill just won't go away. More...

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For the Record

Lunch Break's "Kids Who Care Cook for Those in Need" program is underwritten by operating funds from Lunch Break. More...

Sports

Capozzi's 9th-place finish leads RBC girls at MOC

Led by Michelle Capozzi, the Red Bank Catholic girls finished fourth at the seasonending NJSIAA Meet of Champions. Capozzi covered Holmdel Park's 5K course in 18:52 on Nov. More...

Arts / Zest

Shore Reg'l H.S. student artwork on exhibit

An exhibit showcasing the work of 21 International Baccalaureate art students at Shore Regional High School opened Dec. 1 at the West Long Branch Public Library. An opening reception will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. More...

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Skudera: Fort bill should wait out lame duck session

Sen. Beck co-sponsors bill creating new fort authority

Two of the mayors representing Fort Monmouth's three host communities have raised concerns about legislation that would create an implementation authority for the fort's reuse plan during the Senate's lame duck session. More...

Holiday Express

Clockwise from top: The Grinch hangs out with members of Holiday Express during the annual Red Bank Town Lighting and Holiday Express Concert held on Broad Street Nov. 27. More...

Sea Bright Tree Lighting Dec. 4

Sea Bright officially welcomes the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 4, with its second annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. as Mr. and Mrs. More...

Christmas spirit

Above: Steve Garcia unties the 2009 Red Bank Christmas tree in the Dublin House courtyard on Monmouth Street Nov. 22. Right: Henry Cilak, at the controls of the crane, hoists the tree into place. More...

Bands work in harmony to help feed the hungry

Greater Media's Good Samaritan Holiday Bash will feature The Reveling with Jay Weinberg, and much more

Music, merriment and good will to others contribute to the spirit of the holiday season. More...

Shore Regional Marching Band makes music — and history

WEST LONG BRANCH — The Shore Regional High School Marching Band made school history on Oct. 25 in the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) New Jersey State Championship 1A at Sayreville War Memorial High School. More...

NOTESAround Town

Oceanport First Aid Squad will hold a holiday wine and food tasting party 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3 at Branches Catering, Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Tickets are $50 each and include wine, beer and food sampling. There will also be a cash bar. More...

Bulletin Board

'Ray of Hope' gold, diamond exchange

A "Ray of Hope" gold and diamond exchange fundraiser to benefit Catholic Charities of Monmouth County, will be held 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at A.H. Fisher Diamonds, 46 Broad St., Red Bank. 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...

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...

Obituaries

Miriam P. Taureck

Mrs. Taureck, of Tinton Falls, died Nov. 12, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She is survived by her husband, Joseph W. Taureck Sr.; and three sons, Bryan Tyler, Christian Andrew and Joseph W. Taureck Jr. More...

Frances B. Walker

Mrs. Walker, 104, of Hazlet, and formerly of Shrewsbury, died Nov. 13, 2009, in Hazlet. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Walker Sr.; and a grandson, David Walker. Mrs. More...

Robert A. Calton III

Mr. Calton, 52, of Long Branch, died Nov. 15, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Hazlet for 40 years, prior to relocating to Long Branch 12 years ago. He was a carpenter at Hanlon Construction, Hazlet. More...

Letters

Alliance wants all people to stand, be counted

There is a debate under way in some segments of the Latino community about whether to participate or boycott the 2010 Census. More...

Tax 'relief' is a letdown for Tinton Falls resident

On Nov. 3, voters in Tinton Falls supported a nonbinding referendum to cut the open space tax rate. In subsequent news articles, those on the Borough Council who support the cut were "ecstatic" at the result. More...