November 26, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Culture, nature, transport focus of coastal plan

County promotes regional perspective for development
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Aplan for the future of Monmouth County's coastal region calls for building on the cultural, environmental and transportation resources already in place in coastal communities. More...

Rec advisory committee weighs in on park plan

Debate continues on Husky Brook Park
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The Recreation Advisory Committee has indicated support for a revised plan for Husky Brook Park despite the Borough Council's opposition. More...

A fitting feast for giving thanks

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Chef Jerome Turner is continuing an 11-year tradition by organizing, cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner to those who are hungry and in need as well as members of the community. More...

Playing the part

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff More...

NOTESAround Town

Scout Robert Carricino is assisted in a flag-folding ceremony by Scouts Michael Shannon, Killian Fister, Brandon Herman and Marshall Culver. All belong to Monmouth Beach Boy Scouts Troop 1. More...

Nominations sought for BCC's Wilbur Ray Awards

MIDDLETOWN — The Brookdale Community College Foundation is soliciting nominations for the Wilbur Ray Service Awards, which recognize Monmouth County residents who have made a significant impact on the local community through professional and More...

Letters

Donate, give someone gift of hope this season

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. More...

Holiday has some interesting history connected to it

Americans have always given thanks — just not always in November. Giving thanks is a longstanding American tradition. However, few people realize that Thanksgiving hasn't always been celebrated in November. More...

Many residents can't enjoy the bounty of Thanksgiving

Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. More...

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Obituaries

Robert A. Calton III

Mr. Calton, 52, of Long Branch, died Nov. 15, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Hazlet for 40 years, prior to relocating to Long Branch 12 years ago. He was a carpenter at Hanlon Construction, Hazlet. More...

Michael Heitzman

Mr. Heitzman, 49, of the Elberon section of Long Branch, died Nov. 16, 2009, at home. He was a landscaper in the area. Mr. Heitzman was a 1978 graduate of Long Branch High School, and Monmouth College, West Long Branch. More...

Donna Morgan Reilly

Mrs. Reilly, 49, of Long Branch, died Nov. 16, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gerald J. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff More...

Nor'easter erodes beaches, washes out steps in L.B.

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Long Branch weathered the nor'easter that ripped through the Jersey Shore last week, with damage limited to beach erosion. More...

Taxi driver goes the extra mile

Prevention First honors driver for support of at-risk youths
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

DANIEL HOWLEY No one emerged from the home after Joe Piscitelli honked his horn, so he got out of his taxi to check on the young person he was scheduled to transport. More...

Christie taps Kyrillos for transition team

State senator will play role in shaping N.J.'s executive branch
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer

District 13 state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos will sit on Gov.-elect Chris Christie's transition team, a group of 10 people who will oversee the passing of the torch between administrations. More...

County establishes an ethics board

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has created a county ethics board as a means of assuring standards of ethical conduct for county employees and officers are clear, consistent, uniform in their application and enforceable. More...

'After Juliet'

Above: Monmouth University students Kimberly Philips and James Saunders rehearse a scene in "After Juliet" at the Woods Theatre on Nov. 9. More...

Traffic signal activated

WEST LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and local officials flipped the switch to turn on a recently completed transportation project at Wall Street (County Route 32) and Locust Avenue (County Route 15) Tuesday, Nov More...

Bulletin Board

Park System holiday workshops Dec. 4, 5

Monmouth County Park System will hold two separate holiday décor workshops 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 4 and 5 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. More...

Audubon Society meeting, walk slated in Dec.

The Monmouth County Audubon Society will meet 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Naturalists and writers Clay and Pat Sutton will present "Birds and Birding at Cape May," based on the Sutton's book. More...

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Columns

That's a big hole to fill, so he'd better get shoveling

Coda • GREG BEAN

It sure didn't take our governorelect long to start looking like someone had whacked him upside the head with a two-by-four, did it? More...

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Sports

Hawks do their talking on the field

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Despite posting an 18-1-1 record and cruising to both the Northeast Conference regular-season and postseason tournament titles, the Monmouth University men's soccer team felt slighted. More...

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Top to bottom: Shore Regional's Aileen Johnson (l) and Madison's Corey Debiasse battle over the ball during the second half of the Tournament of Champions semifinal game at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington on Nov. 18. More...

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