July 28, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Max White, of Oceanport, cools off during the 85th Anniversary Celebration of Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 23. More...

Details of transfer of fort property to be made public

Sept. 15 closing date for Fort Monmouth looms
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

Details of the agreement between the U.S. Army and the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) on the transfer of the Fort Monmouth property, including price, are expected to be made public at the authority’s meeting on Aug. 17. More...

T.F. mayor wants snow plan in place

Finance director: State aid to schools delays tax bills
BY KENNYWALTER
Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — After last winter’s blizzards and budget-busting cleanup costs, Tinton Falls Mayor Michael Skudera wants the borough prepared for the next snow season. More...

RBR opts to defer state aid to 2012-13 budget

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER – Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) will allocate an additional $243,602 received in state aid to next year’s budget, Superintendent James Stefankiewicz said last week. More...

O’port council mulls grant options

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — With eight parks in just 3.9 square miles of borough land, open space opportunities are a priority for the Borough Council. More...

Traffic light at busy intersection turned on

RED BANK — With the flip of a switch, the traffic light at the intersection of Harding Road (Route 34) and Prospect Avenue in the boroughs of Fair Haven, Little Silver and Red Bank was made operational. More...

Residents encouraged to eat locally grown food

Via 45 and Elijah’s Promise participate in Farm to Table event
BY KELLY CRAIG Correspondent

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Seashore celebration

Eight-year-old John Smith of Sea Bright cools off at the pool during the 85th Anniversary Celebration of Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 23. More...

‘ Oh, say can you see …’

The Monmouth County Arts Council paired up with the Lakewood BlueClaws to salute Monmouth and Ocean County Arts at First Energy Park on July 21. More...

Columns

First, it’s your soda, then they’ll come for the bacon

CODA
GREG BEAN

Everybody has their own idea of what the fire pit down below might look like, and what we have to look forward to if we don’t mind our p’s and q’s while we’re on this mortal plane. More...

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Obituaries

Charles Herbert “Buddy” Walker Jr.

Mr. Walker, formerly of Lincroft and more recently of Upper St. Clair, Pa., died July 22, 2011, at Marian Manor in Green Tree, Pa. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. More...

Hector Zabaleta

Mr. Zabaleta, 70, formerly of Sayreville and more recently of Charlotte, N.C., died unexpectedly July 18, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. More...

John Clinton Doremus Jr.

Mr. Doremus, 79, of Rumson and Longboat Key, Fla., died July 17, 2011, at home. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957, where he attained the rank of captain. More...

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Letters

Resident urges legislators to reclassify marijuana possession

I ’m writing to urge members of the public to contact their state legislators and ask them to support New Jersey State Assembly bill A4252, which seeks to amend state law so that the adult possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana is reclassi More...

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Arts / Zest

The Painting World of James Avati

The Monmouth Museum is hosting an exhibit of paintings by Red Bank native James Avati, the pre-eminent painter of paperback book covers in the second half of the 20th century. “The Painting World of James Avati” will run through Sept. More...

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Schools

Donations of school supplies sought

For many kids, back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with shopping for new clothing, notebooks, backpacks and more. More...

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Vans Warped Tour

The Devil Wears Prada metalcore band performs during Vans Warped Tour 2011 held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport on July 24. More photos page 4 and www.gmnews.com. More...

FMERA seeks Army funds for security at fort

Fire response plan for base being discussed
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

The three host municipalities of Tinton Falls, Oceanport and Eatontown may not be footing the bill for Fort Monmouth security after the post closes on Sept. 15. More...

House OKs funds to help prevent veterans’ suicide

Supporters hoping that Senate will also approve funding
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH
Staff Writer

Millions of dollars to help prevent suicide among U.S. soldiers and reservists is one step closer to being put in place. U.S. Rep. More...

Vans Warped Tour

Fans enjoy a performance by The Word Alive at Vans Warped Tour 2011 held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport on July 24. More...

Shrewsbury approves $200K in spending

BYMIKE DAVIS
Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY— Officials introduced more than $200,000 in spending at the July 18 meeting of the Borough Council. Ordinances appropriated more than $150,000 to the borough police and fire departments. More...

Donation to Parker Center will support diabetic care

RED BANK — The Parker Family Health Center is the recipient of $400,000 in proceeds from the eighth annual Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) Golf Classic, which took place June 20 at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. More...

Monmouth County Library’s Shrewsbury, Oceanport branches to host Aug. programs

The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library will present events including a jewelry exhibit, travel films, a movie series, puppet show and more during August. More...

Saint Barnabas job fair targets jobs for veterans

BY KENNYWALTER
Staff Writer

Clayton Simpson is one of countless veterans trying to start a new career. That is why Simpson, who served in the U.S. More...

Basie’s Performing Arts Academy receives grants

RED BANK — The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy (CBTPAA) is the recipient of two grants of $2,000 each from the Target Neighborhood Foundation. More...

stork club 

Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following births: June 27, a girl to Astrid Pochop and Robert MacFawn of Red Bank. June 28, a boy to Maria Torralba and Rigoberto Marin of Red Bank. More...

Belmar art exhibit seeks entries

The Belmar Arts Council (BAC) has issued a call for submissions to its “Art on the Edge” exhibition. The show is open to artists age 16 and older working in all media. More...

Bulletin Board

St. George’s resumes beach services

RUMSON — St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church in Rumson will resume its beach services and Eucharist on the Anchorage Beach in Sea Bright. Services will be held every Saturday at 5:30 p.m., beginning Aug. More...

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Corey Glover, lead singer of Living Colour, will perform at 7 p.m. July 29 in Riverside Gardens Park, West Front Street, Red Bank, as part of radio station 90.5 The Night’s Songwriters in the Park concert series. The event also features V. More...

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Opinion

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It’s time for N.J. to reconsider the flat tax

GUEST COLUMN
James A. Kozachek

With the new state budget now in place, Democrats contend the state has lost a golden opportunity to help support suburban school districts with a so-called millionaire’s tax — in which New Jerseyans would be taxed 10.75 percent for every More...

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Sports

Belmont-winner Breen takes aim at the Haskell

$1 million invitational is Sunday at Monmouth Park
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

From the undercard to the main event. That’s been the journey of thoroughbred trainer Kelly Breen of Farmingdale. “I used to come to the Haskell for the hat,” he said. “Now I’m coming for the trophy.” More...

Dartmouth-bound Edler captures first MGA title

RFH grad wins Met Junior
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

Charlie Edler, who concluded his career at Rumson-Fair Haven High School as one of the most consistent golfers in Shore Conference history, is busily preparing to make his debut for Dartmouth College this fall. More...

Former Reds pitcher finds joy in coaching

Marlboro High School grad Keith Glauber now working with children in Shrewsbury
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

Keith Glauber may have stumbled onto something by coaching the Shrewsbury 8U Jersey Shore Hurricanes. More...

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Business

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McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch announced the appointment of its new executive chef, Joe Racioppi. Most recently, Racioppi operated his own business, Racioppi’s in Red Bank. More...

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