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Shrewsbury mayor promises additional hearings before plan is adopted before plan is adopted By Sandi carpielloCorrespondent Shrewsbury mayor promises additional hearings before plan is adopted By Sandi carpiello Correspondent Shrewsbury Borough’s second public hearing for the Open Space and Recreation Plan generated much concern among residents this week. In response to a 16-percent increase in…

FARRAH MAFFAI Rob Harris didn’t try to hide his feelings upon receipt of his diploma from Red Bank Regional High School last week.

Size of signs limited; Size of signs limited; R.B. no longer requires permit for political signs A sign of the times in Red Bank better be of the appropriate size. Under a revision of the borough’s sign ordinance, introduced at the last Borough Council meeting, a limit of 14 square feet was set on the…

Staff Writer By elaine van develde TINTON FALLS — Police credit the swift, concerted effort of area emergency workers with the rapid rescue of a lost Alzheimer’s patient last week. John Bauman, 79, took his usual morning walk from his home at The Atria, an assisted-living facility on Pine Street, the morning of June 27;…

Staff Writer By GLORIA STRAVELLI The final cut at Wall Street Barber Shop After 51 years, shop closes to make way for new office building GLORIA STRAVELLI Haircuts cost $3 when Bill Van Lenten, Ocean Township, started getting his crewcut trimmed by John Abbatemarco more than 35 years ago. They argued sports and politics, and…

Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Condition of cop cars creating a conundrum SHREWSBURY — The safety and reliability of the borough’s fleet of police cars has been brought into question by the president of the local Policeman’s Benevolent Association, sparking a dialogue with the Borough Council’s police committee. Patrolman Daniel J. Lloyd, president of PBA…

Lt. Col. Anthony Reyes, a N.J. native, returns to Garden State to fill post New commander takes charge at Fort FARRAH MAFFAI Maj. Gen. William H. Russ, outgoing commander Lt. Col. Stephen N. Wood and incoming commander Lt. Col. Anthony D. Reyes stand at attention for the national anthem during the Fort Monmouth change of…

Staff Writer By GLORIA STRAVELLI Face lift for borough library proposed Renovations would make building comply with ADA requirements GLORIA STRAVELLI This stairway provides the only access to the lower level of the Red Bank Public Library where the children’s, meeting and rest rooms are located. Major renovations at the Red Bank Public Library, including…

School board approves Fall will bring new faces to Shore Regional H.S. School board approves two teacher contracts, three supervisors By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Three new supervisors were hired, and two new contracts with teachers were approved by the Shore Regional Board of Education June 27. Tracy Handerhan was hired…