• Robert Paul Babo

    Mr. Babo, 64, of Red Bank, died July 11, 2011, at home. Born in Jersey City, he had resided in Hazlet for 25 years before moving to Red Bank eight years ago. Mr. Babo was predeceased by his father, Thomas Babo. He is survived by his mother, Ginette Carboneaux Babo; his children, Doreen Babo and…

  • William J. Riordan, Ph.D.

    Dr. Riordan, 85, of Red Bank and formerly of Rumson, died July 10, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, he went on to graduate from MIT and earn a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Chicago. Dr. Riordan had a 33-year career with…

  • NOTES

    Arch Laird will give a bagpipe demonstration, play a few tunes and lead a library parade at 3:45 p.m. July 26 at the Oceanic Free Library in recognition of international songs and stories month. The library is located at the Avenue of Two Rivers and Ridge Road, Rumson. Details: 732-842- 2692. **** A support group…

  • RBR clinician honored for work with Latino students

    Marisol Mondaca LITTLE SILVER — Marisol Mondaca, clinician for Red Bank Regional High School’s The Source youth program, has been honored by the Hispanic Affairs Resource Center. Mondaca was presented with the “Partner in Youth Development Award” for her work with the Latino teenagers and their families in the greater Red Bank community. Honorees include:…

  • Sea Bright receives $241K flood protection grant

    BY KRISTEN DALTON Correspondent SEA BRIGHT — The borough of Sea Bright has been awarded a $241,000 flood protection grant by the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency as part of the New Jersey Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to help alleviate state, county and local flooding. The money will be used to raise the residential property at 8…

  • Writing competition seeks authors

    The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 18th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are…

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    Maxx Eichenbaum gets his face painted during Family Fun Day at Monmouth Park on July 1. Free activities at the event included pony rides, face painting, clowns, a bounce house and live music. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair opens Aug. 26

    FAIR HAVEN — The annual Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company Fireman’s Fair will be held Friday, Aug. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 3. The fair is closed Sunday, Aug. 28. The hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The fair offers a number of rides and…

  • Red Bank makes roadway cycle-friendly

    RED BANK — The roadway on Chestnut Street has recently been marked to identify it as a local bicycle route. According to a press release from Councilman Edward Zipprich, liaison to the Public Works Department, the roadway has been marked with sharrows to support Red Bank’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning project. Sharrows are shared-lane markings intended to…

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