October 20, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Red Bank schools: Underfunded but not overlooked

Chris Cerf acknowledges many school districts face complex challenges
BY KRISTEN DALTON
Staff Writer

A cting Commissioner of Education Chris Cerf visited the Red Bank Primary School early Monday morning to see for himself how students are educated despite inadequate funding and increasing enrollment. More...

Tinton Falls hopes to broker open space deal

Negotiations under way for purchase of 75-acre tract as open space
BY KENNYWALTER
Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — Mayor Michael Skudera is hoping that the borough can make the largest open space purchase in its history on his watch. More...

Three-way race for mayor in Sea Bright

Q. In what ways have you served the community? What have you accomplished during this time? More...

CROP walkers step in spirit to raise hunger awareness

World Food Day walk remembers coordinator Sue Glossbrenner
BY KRISTEN DALTON
Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk entered its fourth decade on Sunday when walkers left their footprints along the 5-mile route through Little Silver, Fair Haven and Red Bank to raise awareness of hunger in the community and around More...

11th District Republicans seek re-election to Senate, Assembly

Election 2011

Q. How many years have you served the district? What have you accomplished during this time? More...

School district engineer pleads guilty to rigging bids

TINTON FALLS — An engineer who oversaw construction projects for three school districts, including the Tinton Falls District, pleaded guilty Oct. More...

Opinion

A personal centennial salute to Fair Haven

GUEST COLUMN
ARTHUR Z. KAMIN

The official date is not until next year, but lovely little Fair Haven already is starting to gear up for its centennial celebration. More...

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Obituaries

Kenneth A. Kress

Mr. Kress, 61, of Toms River and formerly of Middletown, died Oct. 8, 2011, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He worked for Lehman Brothers and JC Penney before becoming a pharmaceutical consultant. Mr. More...

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Letters

Shelters are the best place to find a canine companion

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and here are five reasons why shelters are the best place to find a canine companion. Shelters everywhere are overflowing with loving, healthy and friendly dogs of every age, size, and personality. More...

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Arts / Zest

ART and TASTE

More than three dozen local artists have donated works to The Mental Health Association’s (MHA) SponsorsArt Show and Taste of Red Bank fundraiser to be held at Garmany in Red Bank, on Thursday, Oct 27. More...

‘Deep Sea Salvage Operations’ Paintings by Monika McCall

A n exhibit of paintings by Red Bank artist Monika McCall opens Friday at McKay Imaging Studio & Gallery. “Deep Sea Salvage Operations” Paintings by Monika McCall will run through Nov. More...

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Oct. 26 last chance to comment on Oceanic Bridge

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Tessa Cayce performs with the Monmouth Regional High School Marching Band at the All-Shore Marching Band Festival held Oct. More...

Occupy Wall Street movement inspires Red Bank discussion

Grassroots campaign for change spreads to Jersey Shore
BY KRISTEN DALTON
Staff Writer

Phil didn’t want his last name to be known, but he did want the 40 or so people gathered at Marine Park last Saturday to know that the Occupy Wall Street movement for tax reform and job creation is gaining positive momentum. More...

R.B. schools take first step in new teacher evaluations

Discussion between administrators, teachers a key component
BY KRISTEN DALTON
Staff Writer

RED BANK – The Red Bank Public School District held a professional in-service day on Oct. 10 that introduced the framework of the new teacher evaluation pilot program implemented by the state Department of Education (DOE). More...

Dems challenge incumbents for Sea Bright council seats

C. Read Murphy (R): A resident of Sea Bright for 35 years, Murphy has been in the insurance industry since 1988 and currently is owner and partner in James R. Nelligan and Associates. More...

No contest for Tinton Falls Bororough Council seats

Incumbents Gary Baldwin and Steven Schertz seek re-election; Christopher Pak runs for first term
BY KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — While there is not a contested race, a newcomer will be filling one of the three seats on the Borough Council up for election on Nov. 8. More...

Challengers seek 11th District Senate, Assembly seats

Election 2011

Dan Jacobson, independent, (Assembly): I’m the owner and publisher of the triCityNews newspaper based in Asbury Park. It’s one of the largest weekly newspapers in Monmouth County. More...

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gloss Salon, 605 Lake Ave. More...

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Brookdale’s WWII center to host author

Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will host author Richard Leitman speaking about his book, “Dear Roz: Wartime Letters from Overseas.” His presentation will take place 7:30 p.m. More...

Chemo Girls’ Day Out for women dealing with cancer set for Oct. 27

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition announces its newest program, Chemo Girls’ Day Out, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Visiting NurseAssociation of Central Jersey, 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. More...

Bakers needed for annual Gingerbread Walk in Red Bank

RED BANK — Red Bank RiverCenter is seeking local bakers for the third annual Gingerbread Walk. More...

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Sports

RBC focused on winning state title, return to TOC

Tennis team tops Holmdel to win SCT
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA
Correspondent

The Red Bank Catholic High School girls tennis team continues to roll along. Coach Lyn DiGioia’s team is 16-0 on the year and are coming off a convincing 5-0 victory over Bishop Ahr in the NJSIAA Non- Public South A semi-final. More...

RBC, RFH football teams closing in on division titles

Both teams remain undefeated after wins
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

With wins on Friday night, the Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven football teams remained undefeated in 2011. The Caseys (5-0) received a scare at home on Count Basie Field before subduing Colts Neck, 28-21. More...

Breen announces that Breeder’s Cup will be Ruler On Ice’s next start

Trainer Kelly John Breen has confirmed that the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 5 will be the next start for Belmont Stakes winner Ruler On Ice. More...

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Business

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Alan E. Davis, a resident of Fair Haven and immediate past chair of the Corporate Department at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, Woodbridge, was selected for inclusion in Chambers USA — America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011. More...

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