February 25, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Sea Bright to issue resident parking permits

Eleven streets will have reserved spaces
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

An ordinance introduced during the Feb. 16 Sea Bright Borough Council meeting would establish an annual residential on-street permit parking program in the downtown district. More...

Foundation will expand rec programs in Little Silver

Donations sought for Rec Rack fundraiser March 6
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER — The recently formed Little Silver Recreation Foundation (LSRF), a nonprofit created to broaden and enhance recreational opportunities for Little Silver residents, is planning its first fundraiser. More...

Hoops for Haiti a success at RFH

RUMSON — A Hoops for Haiti basketball game held at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School on Jan. 30 raised close to $4,000 for the relief effort. More...

O’port council vexed over fort authority

Public forum, withdrawal from reuse plan on the table
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — Borough officials last week bounced around concerns about the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth and discussed options such as holding a town hallstyle meeting or even withdrawing support for the fort reuse plan. More...

Library patrons have more time to complete survey

The Monmouth County Library System will extend its community survey on programming for at least two more months in order to reach as many Monmouth County residents as possible, according to Renee B. Swartz, Monmouth County Library Commission chair. More...

NJ Transit director seeks public input

Hearing will be held in Manalapan

NJ Transit Executive Director James Weinstein has announced that the statewide transit agency is aggressively confronting current and future budget shortfalls that have arisen due to the severe national recession and the state’s $2.2 billion cu More...

On Campus

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., has named Mark D. Pelo and Sean M. Hovendon, of Ocean, to the dean’s list for the fall semester. More...

Opinion

School districts face a moment of truth

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

Ithink that I know what our local school superintendents and business administrators are going through now as they prepare their budgets for the 2010-11 school year.A More...

Even the playing field in school negotiations

Guest Column • Dr. Marc Gaswirth

No major political figure in the state today other than perhaps the new governor, Chris Christie, appears ready to tackle and finally act on a significant public policy question. More...

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Obituaries

Edward J. Dusko

Mr. Dusko, 89, of Sayreville, died Feb. 11, 2010, at home. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an instrument mechanic at Hercules Inc., Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for 41 years. More...

Crichton “Mac” Mc Kee

Mr. Mc Kee, 83, a resident of Eatontown for 10 years, died Feb. 17, 2010. A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, he worked as a welder for Hudson Engineering in Hoboken and also Geldback Refrigeration Co. in Sparta. Mr. More...

Nobuhisa “Nobu” Yamada

Dr. Yamada, 35, of Tinton Falls died unexpectedly Feb. 18, 2010. He was born in Vancouver, Canada, and was a graduate of Northwestern University. Dr. More...

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Letters

WWII veterans of Pacific will tell their stories

Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will host a 65th anniversary commemoration on Saturday, Feb. 27. More...

Sen.’s actions speak louder

Sen. Frank Lautenberg recently fell while in his home state of New Jersey and insisted to be transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York for treatment. More...

Businesses must remove snow from handicap spaces

Heavy snows make it hard for people with disabilities to navigate. It is doubly hard when many businesses block their accessible (handicapped) parking spaces, curb cuts and accessible routes by dumping snow collected from other spaces in them. More...

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Photo

Artist Michelle Chen, of Holmdel, works on a pastel rendering of the vibrant orchids in the greenhouse at Sickles Market in Little Silver on Feb. 21 during the market’s annual Artist Days. More...

R.B. district would lose $700K under gov’s plan

School enrollment projected to increase by 10 percent
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The Red Bank Borough Public School District would begin the 2010-11 school year with a $700K deficit if Gov. Chris Christie goes through with a plan to cut $1.6 billion in state aid to school districts across New Jersey. More...

YMCA Healthy Hearts Day promotes heart health

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The Community YMCA hosted its fourth annual Healthy Hearts Day on Feb. More...

Nelson Riddle ‘Studio Sessions’ March 5 & 6

On March 5 and 6, Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park will host a second concert of the music of Nelson Riddle, the iconic band leader and musical genius whose arrangements helped define an era. More...

Keith McHeffey fun run March 14

The KDM Foundation will sponsor the ninth annual Keith McHeffey 3 Mile Fun Run, which kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 14. Registration begins at 10 a.m. More...

Back by popular demand: ‘Dine Downtown’

RED BANK — Red Bank RiverCenter is once again sponsoring “Dine Downtown,” a restaurant promotion during the month of March that caters to all tastes and budgets. More...

Meridian Health: A great place to work

RED BANK — Meridian Health, the county’s largest employer, has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the nation. More...

Stork Club

Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following local births: Irene Dell Bene and Thomas Hall of Rumson, a daughter on Dec. 28; and Jennifer A. and Kevin T. McDermott of Oceanport, a son on Dec. 29. More...

Bulletin Board

Provident chief heads foundation board

Christopher Martin, of Wall Township, The Provident Bank president and CEO, was recently appointed to the board of directors of The Provident Bank Foundation and elected president. More...

Order seedlings now for spring planting

The 4-H Teen Council is accepting orders for seedling bundles for spring planting now through April 15. More...

NOTESAround Town

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County will host a free social action documentary film series this spring. The opening film, “Food, Inc.,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at 1475 West Front St., Red Bank. More...

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Sports

Red Bank starting mat feeder program

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

There is no shortage of young wrestling talent in the Shore Conference. More...

Green Wave rolls to District 22 mat title

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The last available team championship was seized by the Long Branch High School wrestling team Saturday. The Green Wave, who can already stake a claim to being No. More...

State Group titles go to RBC, LB track athletes

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Molly McNamara and Kevin Byrne produced impressive victories at Friday’s NJSIAA Non-Public A State Indoor Track and Field Championships. More...

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Arts / Zest

George Segal Everyman’

The Monmouth Museum is hosting a series of events in conjunction with an exhibit of works by internationally acclaimed artist George Segal, a longtime resident of South Brunswick who died in 2000. More...

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