November 13, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Council moves to hold park project

Officials cite economy as reason to put off Husky Brook plan
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The effects of Wall Street's woes are beginning to trickle down to the local level as Eatontown officials voted last week to put a plan to develop a local park on hold indefinitely. The Borough Council voted unanimously 5-0 Nov. More...

Voters re-elect two GOP councilmen

DeBruin and Neyhart to work on energy issues in borough
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The makeup of the West Long Branch Borough Council will remain unchanged as borough voters cast their ballots in favor of the two incumbent candidates in last week's local election. Republican incumbents J. More...

Unger backs moving offices to old school

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — One city official is proposing that council members commission a study on relocating certain city offices to the old Gregory School building on Joline Avenue. More...

Students take part in mock election

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Days before voters across the country cast their ballots for the next president of the United States, students at one local middle school had already chosen who they wanted as the country's next commander in chief. More...

Explosion causes house fire

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents of the Wanamassa section of town said they were jarred from their sleep early last week when a nearby resident accidentally triggered a small explosion while working on his home heating unit. On Oct. More...

Students put on Halloween play

LONG BRANCH — After writing their own scripts and adapting nursery rhymes to a Halloween theme, fifth- to eighth-grade drama students at Seashore's new School of Visual and Performing Arts in Long Branch delivered a performance before prekind More...

NOTES

Specialty Hospitals of New Jersey Foundation Inc., Long Branch, will hold its 2008 cocktail fundraiser 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant, 100 Ocean Ave. north, Long Branch. More...

Pro wrestling fundraiser to honor Sgt. King

RED BANK — The Sgt. Pat King Foundation will present a wrestling extravaganza featuring national wrestling superstars, local pro mat standouts and high-flying luchadors from Mexico on Nov. 21 in the gymnasium at Red Bank Catholic High School. More...

Parents fight for vaccination choice

Conscientious objection option sought in New Jersey
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

When the hundreds of protesters in front of the statehouse Oct. 16 applauded a speaker, 7- year-old Alex Wurmser started screaming. More...

Handlin: Towns can lower flood insurance costs

Preparedness equals points in FEMA rating system
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — Coastal municipalities can help residents avoid paying higher flood insurance premiums by having flood mitigation measures in place, according to Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13th District). More...

Letters

Americans celebrating a 'Green Christmas'

Call it a "Green Christmas." A recent national telephone survey found that half of Americans plan to purchase an environmentally friendly gift this holiday season. More...

Support TOOF campaign during holiday season

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving locations nationwide is once again launching our Holiday Crackdown Campaign. More...

Lunch Break makes appeal to public for holiday needs

Lunch Break, Red Bank's nonprofit soup kitchen, has been serving members of our community for 25 years. More...

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Columns

Cabinet position for Corzine would be a huge disaster

Coda

So, the rumor mill is running overtime with speculation that New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine is being considered for a cabinet position on President-elect Barack Obama's team. More...

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Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

"The Immigrant" by Mark Harelik is a heartfelt, funny play that brings a fresh perspective to the age-old story of immigration and assimilation. More...

'Focal Point' fine arts photo show at Guild

The November exhibit at the Guild of Creative Art features fine arts photography by more than a dozen local photographers. "Focal Point: An Exhibit by 13 Photographers," curated by Laury A. More...

Talking 'Porno' with Kevin Smith

Writer-director fields fans' questions
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

Although he hails from New Jersey, writer-director Kevin Smith attracted fans from across the country to his question-and-answer session at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, Friday night. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Rock Williams (r) of Texas performs with the Soul Street Dance Company at Monmouth University's Pollack Theatre on Nov. 7. More...

Mayor: City wants to work with MTOTSA

State Supreme Court denies petitions to hear Long Branch eminent domain case
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

With the state Supreme Court declining to hear a Long Branch eminent domain appeal, the case could go in a new direction that would include taking eminent domain off the table for the beachfront neighborhood. More...

Republicans gain two council seats

Political newcomers say lowering taxes a priority
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The political landscape of the Eatontown Borough Council has shifted yet again, as Eatontown voters cast their ballots last week and put two Republican challengers in office. More...

SPCA celebrates new thrift shop opening

Ribbon-cutting to be held tomorrow at Wall Street facility
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — It was worth the wait, and officials at the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) are elated to be opening the doors tomorrow to its newly constructed thrift store. More...

Police official can lift parking restrictions

LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council unanimously passed a measure authorizing the city's director of public safety to suspend certain parking restrictions when needed. Council voted 5-0 at the Oct. More...

Local teens to put the brakes on unsafe driving

WEST LONG BRANCH — The nationwide movement Keep the Drive is coming to New Jersey on Nov. 18 with the goal of getting students involved in "smart" driving activism at the grassroots peer-to-peer level. More...

Students explore Sandy Hook beaches

LONG BRANCH — Amerigo A. Anastasia School students, grades one through five, participated in a special outdoor program last month presented by the Marine Sciences Consortium at Sandy Hook. More...

Soul street dance

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top to bottom: Javier Garcia (r) and Rock Williams perform with the Soul Street Dance Company at Monmouth University's Pollack Theatre on Nov. 7. Rock Williams (r) of Texas performs. More...

Project EAT helps fill empty shelves of food pantries

County program matches donors with food distributors
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

Did everyone in Monmouth County eat today? More...

Vigils aim to unite Alzheimer's caregivers

Candlelight vigil marks Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

It is better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness, according to a Chinese proverb, and that wisdom was reflected in a candlelight vigils held throughout the state on Nov. 3 in recognition of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. More...

Bulletin Board

Parents extends thanks to Tour de Shore supporters

On Oct. 12, Timmy's Tour de Shore for pediatric brain tumor research was held at Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook. It was a beautiful, sunny day perfect for a 2-, 8- and 23-mile bike ride. The Tour de Shore attracted more than 450 bike riders. More...

Residents urged to be aware during holidays

The Long Branch Police Department is asking residents to be aware and more security conscious as the holidays approach. The department has come up with a list of holiday safety tips to help residents avoid becoming victims of car burglaries. More...

Wrestling fundraiser Nov. 21 in Red Bank

The Sgt. Pat King Foundation, Oceanport, will present a wrestling extravaganza to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Long Branch Police Sgt. Pat King 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Red Bank Catholic High School, 30 Peters Place. Sgt. More...

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Opinion

Speak with teens about slowing down behind the wheel

Your Turn
Guest Column • Stephen Wallace

Amid rising concerns about dangerous teen driving behaviors sits a common threat rarely considered outside of popular depictions in such movies as "Rebel Without a Cause," "Grease," and "The Fast and the Furious": street racing. More...

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Red State / Blue State

These days we're walkin' on the sunny side of life

Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Dear Greg: Well, at least we didn't have to listen to Fleetwood Mac. Remember the big celebration back in 1992, when your guys Bill and Al promised the most ethical administration in history? More...

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Obituaries

Raymond F. Kinsey Jr.

Mr. Kinsey, 73, of Ocean Township, died Nov. 4, 2008, at home. He owned and operated Ollie Slocum and Son Inc., Elberon section of Long Branch, for 54 years. More...

Mary Notabartolo

Mrs. Notabartolo, 90, of the Wayside section of Ocean Township, died Nov. 8, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She resided in Neptune, prior to relocating to Wayside in 1991. She was predeceased by her husband, Augustine in 1990. More...

Matthew F. Ferrigno

Mr. Ferrigno, 86, of Tinton Falls, died Nov. 9, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a conservation officer in the law enforcement unit of the State of New Jersey Division of Fish and Game, retiring as a captain after 36 years. More...

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Sports

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ERIC SUCAR staff Shore Regional's Hannah Barreca (front) and Kent Place's Caroline Kingsberry fight over the ball during the first half of the NJSIAA game at Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch, on Friday. More...

Three local football teams eye state crown

Bulldogs, Caseys, Blue Devils set for first-round in NJSIAA
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The second week of November means one thing for the top high school football teams throughout the state of New Jersey — it's time put the pedal to the floor and chase down a state championship. More...

Mon. U. men's soccer clinches NEC tourney spot

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Monmouth University men's soccer team clinched a berth in the 2008 Northeast Conference Tournament on Friday when they played Quinnipiac to a scoreless draw in Hamden. More...

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