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May 28, 2009
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ERIC SUCAR staff Preschool students display United States flags during a parade that opened the "Colors of the World" celebration held at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls May 21. More photos, page 25. More...
Here comes summer — boro tunes noise rules
Businesses say 10 p.m. noise curfew is too early
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer

Over the objections of local business owners, the Sea Bright Borough Council adopted a controversial amendment to its noise ordinance that makes it illegal for local businesses to play loud music outside past 10 p.m. Adopted by the council during its May 19 meeting, the ordinance had the support ... More...


Visitor center set to reopen in July
Open house at Thompson Park center set for July 12
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park and the new visitor center is almost complete. More...


Strawberry Festival

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from left: Kids of all ages enjoy a ride on the Trapeze at the annual Strawberry Festival held in the Monmouth Park parking area in Oceanport on May 21. The Oceanport Lions Club sponsors the annual event, which includes rides and games, live entertainment and gen... More...


O'port clerk adds administrator to title
Mayor breaks 3-3 tie in favor of appointment
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — The Borough Council promoted two employees to higher positions last week, expanding the duties of the current borough clerk to include those of borough administrator. Kim Jungfer, who has served as borough clerk since 2005, will now be the borough's clerk/administrator. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Center announces blood drives for June
Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives for June: • June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...
•Mended Hearts group to meet June 25
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 Letters
•Residents encouraged to join R.B.'s green team
Do you have a passion for issues relating to the environment? Are you interested in local economic and social matters? If so, the Red Bank Environmental Commission (RBEC) is forming a green team to participate in the Sustainable Jersey municipal certification program. More...
•Agency essential in curbing rise of teen pregnancy
•League reminds residents to vote in primary June 2
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 Greg Bean's Column
•To escape, just step out of the last two centuries
Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I've never written about it. I guess it's time. More...
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 Arts / Zest
•'A Century of Smiles'
Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the U.S. at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. More...
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 Obituaries
•Dorothy M. Schultz
Mrs. Schultz, 88, of Freehold Township, died May 11, 2009, at home. She was raised in Tinton Falls and had lived in Little Silver, Middletown, Toms River and Silvermead, Freehold Township, before settling in Monmouth Crossings last year. She retired as a bookkeeper from Sarbo, Middletown. Mrs. More...
•Henry R. Vermilyea
•Charles Hein Jr.
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 Sports
•Coaching better people on and off the court
RBR names girls basketball coach
LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School has hired a new coach to put its girls basketball program on a par with other local schools. The RBR Board of Education has named RBR Academy of Finance teacher and Neptune resident James Young, a former athlete with Red Bank Catholic High Schoo... More...
•Yer out!
•Brookdale teams shine on diamonds
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Rumson-Fair Haven Bank & Trust Co., Rumson, has opened two new offices. The Community Bank of Asbury Park opened in January, and a branch in Oceanport in February. Rumson-Fair Haven Bank and Trust branches provide deposit and lending services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesse... More...
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