August 25, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Bill would expand monitoring of ocean waters

Measure would cut time between testing and beach closures to six hours
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

Two New Jersey legislators held a press conference in Belmar last week to underscore the importance of improved water quality testing to make ocean waters safer for swimmers. More...

Amended West Side Lofts plan before Zoning Board

Parking, color scheme, building height among changes to project
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

RED BANK — Anew color scheme and fewer parking spaces were topics of debate as the Red Bank Zoning Board considered an amended site plan for the West Side Lofts project last week. More...

Suneagles to remain open after fort closure

Gibbs Hall included in Management contract
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — Board members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) unanimously approved Atlantic Golf Management Inc. to manage the Suneagles Golf Course after the fort closes on Sept. 15. More...

Oceans of Rhythm Festival to take place Aug. 27

LONG BRANCH — Zeybrah’s 18th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival will be held at Jerry Morgan Park and the Great Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 27. More...

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August: ‘If you garden, they will come’

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GOTTI KELLEY

“You inherently have responsibilities totake care of things.” — Jack Dangermond More...

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Sports

CBA’s Clifton is golden with USA hockey team

Matawan defensemen part of Five Nations winning squad
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Connor Clifton has had some proud moments playing hockey at Christian Brothers Academy and Junior Hockey on the Jersey Hitmen, but he has made some golden memories this summer. More...

RFH Pop Warner program still going strong in JSPWFL

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

Rumson-Fair Haven Pop Warner’s fall season is under way as nine youth football teams began their eight-game schedule. RFH Pop Warner is a member of the Jersey Shore Pop Warner Football League, which holds playoff games in October. More...

Hawks look for better results in close games

Monmouth University football team to kick off 2011 season on Sept. 3
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

I f Monmouth University’s football team is going to turn around last year’s 3-8 campaign, coach Kevin Callahan knows where the Hawks have to begin. “We’ve got to finish games,” he said. More...

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Arts / Zest

Francisco Diaz – The Lost Road

The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series at the Monmouth Museum continues with an exhibition by artist Francisco Diaz. More...

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Business

business briefs 

The Curchin Group LLC, a mid-size, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, has announced that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (“BBBSMMC”) and Prevention First will be splitting all proceeds from the f More...

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Shore towns mop up Irene aftermath

Officials say effects of hurricane not as severe as feared
Kristen Dalton and Kenny Walter

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A youngster admires a customized sport vehicle during Cruise Night, a display of classic and custom cars held in downtown Red Bank on Aug. More...

Iconic station building to get new roof

Preservation of Red Bank Train Station key issue for community
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

Plans to renovate the Red Bank train station building will finally come to fruition this fall when New Jersey Transit will begin construction to repair the roof of the 1875 historical landmark. More...

Global yoga event in Sea Bright Sept. 18

SEA BRIGHT – Yogis from local yoga studios will converge at the public beach in the borough on Sunday, Sept. 18, to take part in a global yoga event. More...

Shrewsbury project will include affordable units

The Ivy will feature 61 townhomes with 16 affordable units
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY — The borough will partnerwith theAffordable HousingAlliance to provide 16 affordable housing units at The Ivy, a project to be constructed by K. Hovnanian Homes. According to Borough Administrator Thomas X. More...

Crabcake Fest at St. George’s

RUMSON— St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church, 7 Lincoln Ave., will hold its annual Crabcake Fest fundraising event at the church on Sept. 17. All net proceeds will be used to fund outreach and other ministries. More...

State grants help keep arts part of fabric of life

BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

RED BANK — The New Jersey State Council on theArts awarded the Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) two grants for a total of $188,585 in support of local arts organizations. More...

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R.B.Crop Hunger Walk slated for Oct. 16

The 31st Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk will take place at Red Bank Regional High School on World Food Day, Sunday, Oct. 16. More...

Elks slate motorcycle poker run for Aug. 28

Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233 will host a motorcycle poker run Aug. 28 to raise funds for the country’s veterans. More...

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Open call auditions for Phoenix Productions’ November show, “Sweeney Todd,” will be held 2-5 p.m. Aug. 27 and 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30 and Sept. 1 at the Count Basie Theatre’s second floor dance studio in Red Bank. More...

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Obituaries

Nicholas Campanile

Mr. Campanile, of Tinton Falls, died July 30, 2011, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Pisa, and earned a master’s degree from Yale University. Mr. More...

George E. Miles

Mr. Miles, 93, a resident of Rumson for 47 years, diedAug.17, 2011, at home. During World War II, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, 508th Parachute Infantry. Mr. More...

Veronica J. Gallagher

Mrs. Gallagher, 98, of Fair Haven, formerly of Red Bank, died Aug. 21, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a parishioner at St. James Church, Red Bank. Mrs. More...

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Letters

Talk to your kids about staying drug-free

This time of the year, as our kids begin to count down the days until Labor Day, their thoughts go to school supplies, new clothes and backpacks. More...

Resident worried about scope of national debt

The national debt presently is about $14 trillion, and that debt is increasing by $1.5 trillion per year. In 10 years the debt will be $14 trillion plus $1.5 trillion for each of 10 years bringing the total to $29 trillion dollars. More...

Spaying/neutering can help reduce number of dog bites

I n the wake of several recent pit bull attacks, officials in Ellenville, N.Y., are considering requiring dogs to wear muzzles to protect residents from bites. More...

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