April 20, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

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Runners Bob Chavez, Woodbridge, and Mike Washakowski, Ocean Township, stretch before the start of the Jersey Shore Running Club's 17th annual Spring Run on the Promenade in Long Branch on April 15. More...

City will reimburse condos for services

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- The city has agreed to give back more than $100,000 it charged condominium associations for snow removal and street lighting from 1997-2003. More...

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Jesus Resendiz, Perth Amboy, a native of Hidalgo, Mexico, and winner of the 17th annual Jersey Shore Spring Run held on April 15, leads the pack on his way to the finish line as second-place Scott Penick, of North Brunswick, trails behind him. More...

Pet adoption event April 22

The Monmouth County SPCA, in cooperation with the North Shore Animal League, will participate in an event to promote adoptions of homeless cats and dogs. More...

Cooper leaving WLB council after 23 years

Mayor Tucci will run unopposed for full term
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Two veteran Republican officials whose days in local politics date back to the Reagan administration will soon take different career paths. More...

Cops, condo owners line up behind political rivals

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- Local municipal and community groups have announced their support for rival candidates in the upcoming municipal election. More...

Smoking ban outside county buildings takes effect May 1

BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent

Armed with a tape measure, four library employees hovered last month outside the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan. More...

Saving the planet begins close to home

Fewer than 50,000 acres remain undeveloped
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

Most people think about the environment on Earth Day, but Judith Stanley Coleman worries about overdevelopment every day. More...

'Artists Curating ArtistS'

Different ... but similar

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch presents "Artists Curating ArtistS," two very different yet similar exhibitions that will run from April 21 through May 27. More...

Police nab burglary suspects

OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- Two local men were arrested for alleged burglary, theft and possession of heroin on the afternoon of April 4 in Little Silver. More...

Area resident graduates from Explorers program

The Monmouth County Law Enforcement Explorers Academy, Freehold, recently held graduation for its 12th class consisting of 14 men and women between the ages of 14-20. West Long Branch resident Robert Knott was the local graduate. More...

From Days Gone By

Yesteryear

DORN'S CLASSICCOLLECTION Red Bank's C.W. Irwin Blacksmith circa 1911 More...

From the files of The Red Bank Register

100 years ago W.C. Heiser of Matawan and his mother, Mrs. More...

Letters

Letters

Yes, Mr. Mayor, you can save MTOTSA

As everyone knows by now, Long Branch is trying to use eminent domain to seize its beautiful More...

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Opinion

What's the evacuation plan? There is no plan

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Greg Bean

About 20 years ago, it dawned on people in northern Massachusetts that if the Seabrook nuclear power plant near the border of that state and New Hampshire melted down, or if there were a bad hurricane or other disaster, people were pretty much S.O.L. More...

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Corzine will sign fort reuse bill in area

Location of visit to be disclosed later, gov's spokesman says
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Gov. Jon S. Corzine is scheduled to come to the area Wednesday to sign the bill creating a state-sanctioned authority to direct the future of Eatontown's Fort Monmouth facilities. More...

DeLisa indicted on new charges of taking cash

Ex-official accused of conspiring to take $15K from builder
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Former Councilman Joseph DeLisa has been indicted on charges that he conspired with another local elected official to accept $15,500 from a developer seeking to construct a drug store in West Long Branch. More...

Veterinarian cited for work with Katrina pets

Red Bank vet receives NJVMA award for work with hurricane victims
BY ANUM AZAM Correspondent

When Dr. Jenine Avellini volunteered to assist animals hurt by Hurricane Katrina, last year's Category 5 storm that destroyed several southern U.S. More...

Schneider team passes on election debate

Grant: Decision shows team's 'arrogance and incompetence'
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- Some city residents were outraged when Mayor Adam Schneider and the current council did not attend last Monday's community-sponsored election debate. More...

Eatontown names temporary borough manager

Kathee Stauffer named acting administrator in Trotta's absence
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - Kathee Stauffer, longtime assistant to the borough administrator, has stepped up to fill her boss' shoes ... at least temporarily. More...

Long Branch budget calls for 1-cent decrease

Schneider: Most of $1M in new taxes generated by revitalized beachfront
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The City Council introduced a municipal budget at last week's council meeting that will result in a 1-cent decrease for taxpayers. More...

In the Service

Navy Lieutenant Joseph J. Casale has departed on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism while assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James, homeported in San Diego. More...

Council to vote on park funds, food licenses

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- The city council approved a bond ordinance at last week's council meeting for improvements to property acquired for the creation of a municipal park in the city. More...

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Leah Ledwitz, 4, leads the pack to win her age group during the Jersey Shore 17th annual Spring Run held April 15. More...

In The Arts

The Black Box of Asbury Park's Music of Invention series presents composer and series producer Carlton Wilkinson in an evening of original solo piano music today at 8 p.m. More...

Long Branch dentist office scene of assault

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - A city man is facing charges for assaulting his former girlfriend at a Westwood Avenue dentist's office last week. More...

N.J. Marathon events set for April 28-30

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- The New Jersey Road Runners Club (NJRRC), a statewide running club, will hold its 10th annual New Jersey Marathon Weekend at the Jersey Shore in the city on the weekend of April 28 through 30. More...

Arts Festival selections named

RED BANK - The Monmouth County Arts Council announced the selections from the 2006 Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival. More...

'tique of the week

Hatpin heaven - promise you won't get stuck!
BY TONY SENK Correspondent

You've all seen the old movies where the angry little old lady sneers and pokes someone with her very large - and very sharp - hatpin. More...

Bulletin Board

Notes Around Town

St. James Memorial Episcopal Church, 69 Broad St., Eatontown, will host a cultural night 6-8 p.m. Saturday. The food and culture of countries from around the world will be highlighted. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and under. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Health programs slated at SCAN during May

A dietitian from Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present "Count Your Calcium" May 3 from 1-3 p.m. at Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN) Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. More...

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Sports

Blues get Scannapieco his 600th victory

Milestone begins to come together as a team
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

There was an extra spring in Bo Scannapieco's step after his Brookdale Community College (BCC) women's softball team swept a doubleheader Friday. More...

Kalish-led Caseys sure looking like contenders

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Coming into the season, Tony Martinez thought the strength of his Red Bank Catholic baseball team would be its pitching. More...

High-flyer

Red Bank Regional's Nyle Sterling competes in the long jump during Saturday's Colts Neck Relays. More...

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