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Finding faith in community
Outreach Red Bank aims to make church accessible BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Outreach Red Bank (ORB) Christian Church is a multigenerational faith community whose belief in God is something they want to share with others. “The church ought to be good for the world. That’s the driving aim here. It’s in our very name,…
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A few bucks for a lot of booms
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Kaboom! fireworks display draws thousands to Red Bank. RED BANK — July 3 marks the 50th anniversary celebration of KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink, which must find new funding sources to carry on the Red Bank tradition enjoyed by thousands each year. “The Garden State Fireworks company of Millington…
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‘Going to the Beach’
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from above: K-4 students at Point Road School in Little Silver take part in a field day on June 11 despite the inclement weather. The theme was “Going to the Beach,” and students competed in a Frisbee toss and a beach carry race. Third-grader Seamus Cochrane participates in the…
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Boro, schools partner for summer program
Rec camp open to all Red Bank children BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — A new and improved summer enrichment and recreational program representing a true partnership between the borough and the school system will begin later this month. “The program is open to any resident, whether they attend our school system or…
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Nativity garden to be dedicated
FAIR HAVEN — The Church of Nativity, founded 56 years ago, will dedicate its new commemorative garden during a special blessing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on June 21. The Commemorative Brick Project, which began on April 1, remembers special people or events and raises funds to help maintain the church’s building and grounds. As of…
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Library rain garden models sustainability
Plantings watered by rain water runoff BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Thanks to the work of many “green thumbs,” the Red Bank Public Library has a new rain garden. PHOTOS BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Above: Kathleen Panepinto readies a spot for planting in the new rain garden at the Red Bank Public Library. Below: Members of…
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Historic fabric of Red Bank protected
Washington Street Historic District includes 106 houses BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Red Bank Borough Council approved an ordinance creating the borough’s first residential historic district at the June 9 meeting. The Red Bank HPC house The ordinance amended and supplemented the existing planning and development regulations for the historic districts to include the…
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Jersey Fusion off to a strong start
Locals on roster of women’s semi-pro basketball team BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jersey Fusion, a first-year women’s semi-pro basketball team, has gotten off to a fast start. The Jersey Fusion The 3-1 Fusion play at the Red Bank Salvation Army as a first-year team for the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League. The Fusion…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Erick Dodd, North Plainfield, rides a wave with help from Lake Downham, Sea Bright, during the Best Day Foundation’s “Best Day at the Beach” event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. More photos, page 40.
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