• Red Bank library hosts art, photo, book discussion groups

    Artists seeking inspiration, motivation and a special time to devote to their work can attend an informal gathering once a month at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St. The “Artists’ Workshop” takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the library Community Room. The next…

  • Gala marks Monmouth Conservatory’s 45 years

    RED BANK — The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM) will host an afternoon of great music and good company at a gala fundraiser at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at 50 White St. in Red Bank. The event is a celebration of the conservatory’s 45 years as a nonprofit community music school dedicated to…

  • Rumson Restaurant Month returns

    Rumson Restaurant Month is returning to the borough, offering dining options for every taste and budget. Throughout the month of March, diners will discover prix fixe menus, specially priced dishes, family meal deals, bar specials, St. Patrick’s Day fun, music and open mic nights and much more, according to a press release. Participating restaurants are…

  • Boys & Girls Clubs to hold grand opening of R.B. unit

    RED BANK — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County will hold a grand opening for the new Red Bank unit 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 22. All members of the community are invited to attend the event and kick off National Boys & Girls Club Week at the new location on Drs. James…

  • ‘The Burning Rice Fields’

    Clockwise from top: Maura DeRose performs during a dress rehearsal for “The Burning Rice Fields,” a children’s opera produced at the Two River Theater in Red Bank March 5. Georgia Trentalange (l) practices her role as a seagull in the opera, which is based on a Japanese folk tale. Nicolette Mavroleon and Charlotte Miller rehearse…

  • Shrewsbury mulls hunt to cull deer

    Officials say options to hunt are ineffective BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Public discussion of problems related to Shrewsbury Borough’s escalating deer population and the various options for culling the herd dominated the March 1 Borough Council meeting. Council President Donald W. Burden explained that the overpopulation is a big concern for many residents, business…

  • Sewage rate to increase 23 percent in Sea Bright

    Council looks for cause of hike in consumption BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Sea Bright Borough Council was anticipating a 5 percent increase in this year’s municipal sewer bill, but during the March 2 meeting, Councilman C. Read Murphy told the public that the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority would increase its bill by…

  • Photo

    Ciara Quill, a student at Wolf Hill Elementary School in Oceanport, finds her comfort zone during “Reading Rocks,” a book reading event held March 4 in conjunction with Read Across America, an annual celebration of the birthday of children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel, known popularly as Dr. Seuss. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Resident applauds school official’s view on contracts

    Iwould like to express my agreement with Dr. Marc Gaswirth, Marlboro K-8 assistant superintendent of schools, in his recent article in your newspaper, “Even the playing field in school negotiations.” He is absolutely right — the playing field is far from level in school labor negotiations. His description and explanation of the current state of…

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