• Beach and bling are essence of ‘Red Bank Bolero’ performance

    Two River Theater Co. hosts modern dance ‘Bolero’ flash mob July 20 & 21 BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer This text will be replaced Participants in “Red Bank Bolero” listen to dance instructions during open auditions on July 9 on the stage of the Two River Theater in Red Bank. KRISTEN DALTON Even when the…

  • Children at center of new vision for Bellhaven

    Nature preserve to receive $500K upgrade including playground, water element BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The Red Bank Borough Council plans to use a $250,000 Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund grant to upgrade Bellhaven Park with a sprayground suitable for children to get wet and stay cool in the summer heat. “There’s no final…

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    Salvation Army member Steve Maxwell works the grill during the 12th annual BBQ & Trombone Night held at the Salvation Army Red Bank unit on July 11. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • July: Time to branch out

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “One generation plants the treesunder which another takes it easy.”Chinese proverb. Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) is a spectacular tree. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers and a wonderful golden fall color. A large and very beautiful tree, it deserves a special place in your garden. Actually, it is a…

  • Recycling delivers benefits to New Jersey

    GUEST COLUMN BOB MARTIN A s we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the state’s milestone Mandatory Recycling Act this year, it’s time to re-energize the recycling movement in New Jersey and go for the green. Recycling offers environmental benefits and dollars for municipal coffers — a real green win-win if there ever was one for…

  • Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado

    CODA GREG BEAN A lmost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams or less of pot a civil penalty…

  • Snapple Bowl XIX will have SB and NB representation

    Football game is July 19 in East Brunswick BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent North Brunswick wide receiver Devin Clark (10) mingles with his Middlesex County all-star teammates during a practice at East Brunswick High School on July 16 for the July 19 Snapple Bowl. The Snapple Bowl pits a team of all-stars from Middlesex County against…

  • Submissions sought for India Day contest

    Enjoy Explore India, North Brunswick, is holding an art and writing contest to celebrate India’s Independence Day in August. The theme is “India: One Country, Many Cultures.” Essays and poems must be a maximum of 250 words. Format the essay on 8½- by 11-inch paper, 12-point font, doublespaced. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] by…

  • Summer concerts ongoing at parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will continue its free summer concert series with performances in four county parks. All events are free of charge and open to the public. The upcoming concert schedule is as follows:  July 22, 6-7:30 p.m. — The Great American Rootin’, Tootin’, High Falutin’, Puttin’ on the Ritz…

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