• Taxpayer money wasted on land purchases

    I n my opinion, the open space tax on homeowners in New Jersey is a multi-billion dollar hoax. There is sufficient evidence to substantiate that allegation. Although it is true that thousands of farmland acreage has been acquired since the state’s open space law was first put on a referendum, the original intent of “preserving…

  • First Sandy, now sequestration hurts Shore

    Superstorm Sandy taught New Jersey a lot about its own strength and resilience. Lucky us — as it looks like we’re going to need some more of it. If the hype is true, the next storm looming is called “sequestration” and everyone — not just survivors of Sandy — should keep an eye on this…

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    Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown provided a serene scene following a snowfall on March 8. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • S.B. steps up to bring residents home

    Borough program will fund $5K in emergency repairs for storm-damaged homes BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Sea Bright has announced plans for a reimbursement program to help residents move back into their homes, which were damaged by the storm. SEA BRIGHT — The borough is withdrawing from a federal program that officials say has failed…

  • Teen Arts Festival takes place March 20-22

    BY MARIE MABER Correspondent Judges adjudicate student art during the 2012 Teen Arts Festival at Brookdale Community College. The Monmouth County Arts Council presents the festival in collaboration with Brookdale. Teens representing middle and high schools throughout the county attend the event, which includes workshops and master classes in all disciplines of the visual and…

  • State aid narrows funding gap for Red Bank schools

    BOE’s $22.8M budget calls for 5.64 percent increase in tax levy BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Red Bank Public School District, which is more than 30 percent below the state’s adequate funding standard, will receive a special state aid allocation to help close that gap. The state announced on Feb. 28 that the Red…

  • Channeling the aid

    As FEMA moves out, local groups step in to help Sandy victims BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A house in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, was reduced to a pile of debris by superstorm Sandy. Long-term recovery groups are now being set up to work with storm victims in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. ERIC SUCAR staff…

  • Auditions for StreetLife summer music series March 20

    RED BANK  –  Are you a musician, magician, drummer, entertainer, singer or dancer? Have an original performance talent? Red Bank RiverCenter is seeking the best local talent to entertain outdoors on Saturday evenings throughout the downtown shopping district this summer. For the 13th year in a row, StreetLife, Red Bank’s summer music and performing arts…

  • How to get your sports news in the paper

    If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Give complete information, such as dates, full…

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