December 8, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

FMERA director: Everything is on the table

Steadman says interest in fort property is high, but authority insists on job creation
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

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RFH Gay-Straight Alliance marks World AIDS Day

RUMSON — The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Gay-Straight Alliance marked Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, with educational posters and placards that encourage dialogue about HIV and AIDS and the communities affected by the pandemic. More...

Audubon to fly the coop at Sandy Hook location

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN — The economic downturn and competition from electronic media have led to a decision by the New Jersey Audubon Society to close its Sandy Hook Bird Observatory at the end of December. More...

Mastro Montessori Academy expansion under way

After 43 years, school builds new location with more classroom space
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY — There will be a new school in town beginning next fall. The Mastro Montessori Academy is in the process of constructing a new building on White Road to further enhance student learning and increase enrollment. More...

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Monmouth U to host Kortney Rose night

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s women’s basketball team will host Kortney Rose Foundation Night 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the MAC. The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) raises awareness and research funding for pediatric brain tumors. More...

Columns

A misguided effort to protect the farm team

CODA
GREG BEAN

I f you see stories on the news about long lines at the gas pumps around Washington, D.C., this holiday season, it won’t be because they’re short on gas, or that prices have dropped to record lows. More...

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Opinion

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Christmas delights, Hanukkah lights

DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
LIZZ DINNIGAN

Christmas was a lonely holiday when I was growing up, but that’s because my family celebrated Hanukkah. When I got married and became one-half of an interfaith couple, it was like winning the Christmas lottery. More...

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Letters

Resident responds to article on deer hunt

The article “Residents See Red Over Camouflaged Deer Hunters” (Nov. 24) was disturbing to me and I’m sure to others who hunt. More...

Recent tragedy puts focus on domestic violence

Every day brings another tragic story to the headlines. The recent murder of a young Middletown woman, KimberlyAllen, allegedly at the hands of her husband has left the community shaking their heads in disbelief. More...

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Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is hosting a show of works by gallery artists. More...

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Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park

Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20
Kenny Walter

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Students from the West Side Christian Academy sing carols at the West Side Community Group’s Holiday Festivities and Tree Lighting at the park at West Bergen Place in Red Bank on Dec. 3. More...

Bilingual health program speaks to all

Shaping Red Bank Coalition teams with county on ‘Healthy Pick’
BY KRISTEN DALTON

A fter checking their pedometers once they arrived at El Guero Grocery on Shrewsbury Avenue, 20 third-grade students from the Red Bank Charter School participated in the new “Healthy Pick” program on Dec.2. More...

T.F. district seeks preschool bldg. on fort

Library board also eyes land at fort for expansion
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

The Tinton Falls School District has put in a bid for a child development center on Fort Monmouth property to begin a preschool program. More...

Future fort development a concern for local mayors

Little Silver, Shrewsbury officials question potential impact of traffic overflow, contamination
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY — The redevelopment of Fort Monmouth could bring traffic congestion and off-site contamination were worries expressed by the mayors of Little Silver and Shrewsbury at a meeting of area officials last week. More...

Adoption Day: Making it official

Monmouth County Courthouse event a joyous occasion for 21 children and their parents
BY JACK MURTHA Correspondent

The uncommon sounds of laughter and youthful screams filled the Monmouth County Courthouse’s jury assembly room on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 17, as families prepared for the next step in their lives. More...

Fair Haven businesses support Ronald McDonald House

FAIR HAVEN — The Junior Board of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch will host Ronald McDonald House Day in Fair Haven on Saturday, Dec. 10. More...

N.J. First Aid Council elects officers for 2012

Barbara Aras of Little Silver was reelected president of the New Jersey State FirstAid Council (NJSFAC). More...

RBR seeks nominees for Distinguished Alumni

LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR), through its education foundation, has a tradition of honoring its most distinguished alumni. More...

Bulletin Board

Ocean Grove house & inn tour Dec. 10, 11

Historic Ocean Grove’s Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th annual Holiday House and Inn Tour on Dec. 10 and 11. A warm welcome awaits you in the eight Victorian homes and cottages, 11 inns, a senior residence and a tent. More...

Be a Santa to a local, needy senior citizen

Be a Santa to a Senior, the campaign that has delivered 1.5 million gifts to needy seniors throughout North America during the past seven years, again is helping older adults cope in tough economic times. More...

NOTES

The dormant month of January is a great time to emerge from hibernation and come to a talk on proper tree care by Bruce Crawford, tree expert and director of Rutgers Gardens. The talk, Jan. More...

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Obituaries

Charles J. Tomney

Mr. Charles J. Tomney, 81, a resident of Red Bank for nine years, died Nov. 29, 2011. Prior to his move to Red Bank, he had been a resident of Rumson since 1975. During the Korean War, Mr. Tomney served with the U.S. More...

Richard R. Shergalis

Mr. Shergalis, 78, of Little Silver, died Dec. 1, 2011, at home. He worked as a civil engineer for Exxon Mobil in Linden for 17 years before retiring in 1997. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank (Tower Hill). More...

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Sports

Huskies turns tables on RFH and win CJ II football title

Matawan wins 3-0 on Creamer’s FG
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

Heading into its NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship game against Matawan, Rumson-Fair Haven coach Shane Fallon was wary of the underdog Huskies. More...

Shrewsbury fireman was Giants’ honorary captain

Packers game on Dec. 4
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

For one lucky New York Giants fan, a trip to a local Cadillac dealership paved the way for a trip to MetLife Stadium and a chance to join his favorite team on the field for the coin toss. More...

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Rumson-Fair Haven High School running back Connor Riley looks to pick up extra yards while being tackled by Matawan’s Devon Rice during the Dec. More...

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