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      December 3, 2009  RSS feed
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      Skudera: Fort bill should wait out lame duck session
      Sen. Beck co-sponsors bill creating new fort authority
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      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. In a letter addressed to District 12 representatives Sen. More...

      Red Bank prepares for Census 2010
      Efforts under way in community, schools to ensure accurate count
      BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

      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. "The plan is to have several Complete Count Committees (CCC) within the different Red Bank communities," said Councilwoman Cathy Horgan. 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. Rebecca Essig, of Pennsylvania, and Raelene and Jeff Higgins, of Trenton, are bundled up against the cold as they watch the performance. Paul Thomas Clayton, of Middletown, sings an original tune about Santa. Tara Kopako watches as Quinn Kopako reacts to the festivities. More photos at www.gmnews.com. 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. A tradition on the borough's west side, the festivities will take place at Westside Park at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard in Red Bank. 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. All unused gold and diamond jewelry brought in will be weighed, appraised and purchased on the spot. More...
      • Entries now taken for Rock'n Music Idol
      • Humanitarian Award submissions sought
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image 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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       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. Entombment was at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Arrangements were by Cofer Memorial Home, Red Bank. More...
      • Frances B. Walker
      • Robert A. Calton III
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       Sports
      • article has image 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. 21 to finish ninth overall in her final high school race at the famed course. She made it a memorable one clinching all-state recognition with her top 10 finish. More...
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       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
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Long Branch Public Library, the exhibit will run through Dec. 30 at the library, located at 95 Poplar Ave. More...
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