• Angela Shanahan

    Miss Shanahan 98, of Hazlet, and formerly Tinton Falls, died Nov. 19, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was employed as a defense worker during World War II. Miss Shanahan was predeceased by six siblings. Surviving are a sister, Lily Ryan of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Canada; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.…

  • Elizabeth A. “Betty” Emerson

    Mrs. Emerson, 80, of Middletown, died Nov. 19, 2009, in Holmdel. She was a nurse’s aide at Atlantic Highlands Nursing Home, Middletown. A communicant of St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, North Middletown, Mrs. Emerson received the bishop’s Nostrum Ecclesiam Tempus Award in recognition of her steadfast service to the church. She was predeceased by a…

  • Sea Bright Tree Lighting Dec. 4

    Sea Bright officially welcomes the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 4, with its second annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will get everyone in a festive mood by leading a holly, jolly singalong in front of the firehouse. The holiday tree will be lit around…

  • Christine Rekas Reilly

    Mrs. Reilly, 82, of Little Silver, died Nov. 16, 2009, at home. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed cooking. She was predeceased by a daughter, Deirdre Reilly, in 1978; and her husband, Dr. William D. Reilly, in 2000. She is survived by there daughters, Maria Reilly of San Francisco, Andrea Reilly- Campoli of…

  • Westside Community Group tree lighting

    RED BANK — The Westside Community Group will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is co-sponsored by the borough. A tradition on the borough’s west side, the festivities will take place at Westside Park at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard in…

  • Adopt-a-Family at Community YMCA

    The Community YMCA, Matawan and Red Bank, is hosting its annual Adopt-a- Family program through Dec. 15 along with local businesses and volunteers, to provide holiday gifts, toys and books to area families in need. Community members may call to adopt a family or child and help provide clothes, toys or gift donations from their…

  • Oliver Cary Smith

    Mr. Smith, 60, of Eatontown, died Nov. 15, 2009, following a lengthy illness. He was a former resident of Red Bank. He was a former owner of the Monmouth Book Shop, Red Bank. He was predeceased by two sisters, Corbin Clark and Gabrielle Bender. He is survived by his two daughters, Lucile Blair Moreland of…

  • Holiday Express

    Clockwise from top: The Grinch hangs out with members of Holiday Express during the annual Red Bank Town Lighting and Holiday Express Concert held on Broad Street Nov. 27. Rebecca Essig, of Pennsylvania, and Raelene and Jeff Higgins, of Trenton, are bundled up against the cold as they watch the performance. Paul Thomas Clayton, of…

  • Gingerbread Walk under way in R.B.

    Red Bank RiverCenter has announced the town’s inaugural Gingerbread Walk event is under way through Dec. 23. Guests are invited to visit 14 participating businesses that will be displaying professionally made gingerbread creations. Local bakers, restaurants and caterers were matched with Red Bank businesses and have donated their time and creativity to the event. There…

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