• Red Bank recognized for sustainable actions

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Red Bank can now celebrate its status alongside neighboring municipalities like Middletown and Shrewsbury as being a Sustainable Jersey-certified community — one of only 169 in the state. Red Bank announced its Bronze-level status, meaning that the borough has made a commitment to sustainability and succeeded in implementing significant first…

  • ‘Blitz’ of volunteers rebuild Sandy-wrecked homes, lives

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer On the two-year anniversary of Sandy, volunteers Bob Wilson, Richard Kipp and Joe Miragliotta work on restoring a home on Collins Avenue in Port Monmouth that was damaged by the superstorm at a Blitz Build by Habitat for Humanity in Middletown, Keansburg and Union Beach. Superstorm Sandy’s destructive force was…

  • Red Bank wins legal battle over gas regulators

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Red Bank has prevailed in a legal battle with NJNG over the installation of above-ground gas regulators. A legal battle with New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) had favorable results for Red Bank, as the state Superior Court Appellate Division ruled on Oct. 28 that above-ground gas regulators dispersed throughout the…

  • Finding jobs a battle for many returning vets

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer After returning from Iraq in 2009, U.S. Army veteran James Nammoura knew he had to make a big move to secure a career. Met with a poor economy at home after several years away, he decided to take advantage of the G.I. Bill and attend Brookdale Community College in the…

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    An Honor Garden at the Eatontown Historical Museum pays tribute to veterans and active-duty service members during a Nov. 2 ceremony held in advance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Police: Two in critical condition after Red Bank shooting

    By Jeremy Grossman RED BANK — One of two people who were shot on the night of Nov. 6 on West Sunset Avenue is the brother of a man who was shot in the borough several months ago, according to a third brother who was interviewed at the scene. On the morning of Nov. 7,…

  • Few surprises in local elections

    SEA BRIGHT   A Republican incumbent and a Democratic challenger won the two seats up for election on the Sea Bright Borough Council, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 4 municipal election from the Monmouth County Board of Elections. Republican Councilman John Lamia Jr. held onto his seat in the three-way race, drawing 244…

  • Republicans gain 2nd seat on Red Bank Borough Council

    By Jeremy Grossman Staff Writer It has been nearly a decade since two Republicans sat on the Red Bank Borough Council, but the results of the Nov. 4 municipal election will change that. While still unofficial, results according to the Monmouth County Board of Elections show that Republican newcomer Linda Schwabenbauer drew 1,231 votes, outpacing…

  • Are you ready for a $6,800 three-wheel car?

    It’s not quite a car and not quite a motorcycle, but it’s cheap and promises frugal fuel economy. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features We previously reported on the development of a sleekly designed threewheeled, two-passenger vehicle planned for introduction next year from startup manufacturer Elio Motors in Troy, Mich. It’s claimed to deliver up to…

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