• Joseph G. Christie

    Mr. Christie, 93, of Tinton Falls, died Dec. 30, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, Gus and Robert; and a sister, Eleanor Cunningham. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Camille (Casino) Christie; two sons, Joseph and his wife, Lya, of…

  • Developer appeals denial of zoning amendment

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The developer of the Old Orchard Country Club, Route 36, has filed legal action charging that members of the Eatontown Planning Board acted unethically in voting against an amendment to the borough’s master plan. Paul H. Schneider, of the firm Giordano Halleran and Ciesla, Red Bank, filed an…

  • Professional development class available for teachers

    Central Jersey is getting ready for professional development. D.e.r.e.k. (Doing Everything Right to Educate Kids) of Morganville will hold “Let’s Get Ready,” a two-hour professional development session, from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Radisson, 50 Gibson Place, off Route 537 West, Freehold Township. The program costs $45. Derek Jones will instruct teachers in New…

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    Youngsters find the conditions for sledding to be just right at the former Howell municipal complex on Jan. 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Potential approval of variance at issue in Oceanport

    I am puzzled. Maybe someone can help me out. Is the strip mall being built in Oceanport — with rental apartments above — really a village center with a style compatible with a turn-ofthe century racetrack/seaside village theme according to Ordinance 765, or is it tomorrow’s slum? The developer is asking for a variance to…

  • Pit bull advocacy concerns reader

    Greater Media Newspapers’ Dec. 19 cover article, “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out Pit Bulls,” reflects the current fashion in dog-lover circles to downplay the bad reputation of pit bulls — including mixes — and paint a rosy picture of the breed with anecdotal stories of “successes.” The problem I see with this approach…

  • Nation’s earliest veterans honored at desecrated cemetery

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Members of the Hendricks(on) Family Association and supporters gather for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Hendrickson Family Burial Ground in Holmdel on Dec. 14. The family association is attempting to restore the historic cemetery, which was desecrated in 2010. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF HOLMDEL — It was a quiet, snowy…

  • MoCo: It’s more than just an arts initiative

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer With the aid of a new $10,000 federal grant, the Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) is working to make 2014 a big year for local arts, artists and the communities that support them. The grant, awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts through its Challenge America Fast-Track program on…

  • Maple Cove status change draws outcry

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Red Bank Borough Administrator Stanley Sickels details the town’s plans for Maple Cove during a special public hearing at Borough Hall on Dec. 30. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF Red Bank’s proposal to remove portions of Maple Cove from the Recreational Open Space Inventory (ROSI) list has drawn the ire of dozens of…

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