• Resident proposes leaving both bridges in Highlands

    Nowadays, if you look north (e.g., from the Rumson bridge) toward the Highlands bridge construction, there’s what I think is a pretty interesting view of parts of the new bridge rising over the old one. Since both bridges have their advocates, why don’t we just leave them both there? Would that be about as win-win…

  • Sarafian battled his way to NCAA meet

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Adam Sarafian has learned that success isn’t measured by how high you vault or titles you’ve won. It’s how you handle adversity. Pole-vaulter Adam Sarafian, who overcame a series of debilitating injuries to continue competing, recently wrapped up his collegiate career. No one seemed to have a brighter future in…

  • N.J. candidates for governor must define lieutenant governor role

    For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. Soon candidates for governor will announce their picks — and speculation abounds — but not much has been said about the responsibilities and…

  • Rible pleased with mobile office turnout

    Iwould like to thank everyone who attended the 11th District Legislative Office mobile office hours held at the Eatontown Senior Center on May 27. The meeting was a great opportunity for me and my staff to meet with constituents to share ideas about the 11th District. I appreciate the residents who took the time to…

  • City budget result of tax and spend mindset

    Iwant to thank Michael Winnick (June 11 letter) for correcting me on my description of his job profile; my error was not intentional. I will certainly be more careful in the future — especially since criticism of the Long Branch ’09 budget is not going away anytime soon. The irony in the current debate over…

  • ‘Texture Mania’

    ‘Texture Mania,” an exhibit of art by Middletown artists Mary Ann Russo and Cecilia Swatton, is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center through June 27. “M”by Cecilia Swatton Russo’s highly textured work is upbeat and colorful. Abstract paintings, digital photo collage and fiber art wall hangings demonstrate her diversity in working in a variety of…

  • Hide the children; he’s got a new power saw

    Coda • GREG BEAN Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that’s about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. Although I hate to admit it, I…

  • June: Why do we garden? Because we must!

    “What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll When temps approach the 60-degree mark, we gardeners have this unbearable urge to…

  • Wave Gathering June 19-21

    The Wave Gathering Music Festival presented by Metromix Jerseyshore will take place June 19-21 in Asbury Park. Coinciding with the rebirth of Asbury Park, the Wave Gathering has built its reputation on emerging artist showcases over the past four years. Music lovers will be given the opportunity to discover new artists and styles as venues…

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