Category Archives: Monmouth County government

LITTLE SILVER: MORE ROAD CLOSINGS

As expected, traffic on newly reopened Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver is in for more disruption, but this time only at night. This just in from the Borough of Little Silver: Monmouth County will be repaving the entire length of Seven Bridges Road, starting Tuesday May 7th – Tuesday May 14th. Work will be [...]

TINTON FALLS MAN CHARGED WITH DOG ABUSE

A Tinton Falls man is facing eight charges of animal cruelty for allegedly wrapping the muzzles of two dogs with duct tape and punching a puppy in the head, law enforcement authorities said Friday morning. Joseph A. Valentino, 41, of Cherry Street, is alleged to have abused three dogs from September, 2012 through February 2, [...]

ROAD REOPENS, ‘TEMPORARY’ LIGHTS REMAIN

Contractors raced Monday afternoon to beat a deadline to reopen a bridge they’d rebuilt over the past nine months. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Little Silver police reported Seven Bridges Road reopened Monday evening after a nine-month closure. But Monmouth County has no immediate plans to remove two controversial traffic [...]

LITTLE SILVER: ROAD REOPENING UNCERTAIN

The planned reopening of Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver after a nine-month shutdown for a bridge rebuilding was uncertain Monday morning. “Certain things are not cooperating” and could push the reopening back to Tuesday, said an official on the job who asked not to be identified. (Click to enlarge)

NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD SQUEEZE BEGINS

The narrowing of twin Newman Springs Road (Route 520) bridges over the Swimming River got its first test at rush hour Tuesday morning with a long line of vehicles heading eastbound from Lincroft into Red Bank. A project to replace the decks of the two bridges is expected to take six months, with traffic reduced [...]

SIX-MONTH ROUTE 520 BOTTLENECK TO BEGIN

One of two spans will remain open throughout the duration of the project, but with just one lane in each direction. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A taxing season begins Monday night for commuters who use Route 520 to get into and out of Red Bank. Following the evening rush, traffic across the [...]

FAKE NEPHEW ADMITS RED BANK SENIOR SCAM

A Matawan man admitted he posed as the nephew of a terminally ill Red Bank woman to steal nearly $1 million and her home from her, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced Friday. James J. Demitro, 43,  also known as “Anthony Tatalia” admitted his crimes Thursday before Superior Court Judge Francis J. Vernoia, acknowledging [...]

LITTLE SILVER PUTS OLD JUNK TO NEW USE

Participants in the e-waste drive dropped off loads of disused electronics for recycling or refurbishment. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Little Silver’s Environmental Commission collected more than two truckloads of outdated VCRs, personal computers and other things electronic at the town’s first-ever Environmental Day Saturday. Held at the Woman’s Club [...]

LITTLE SILVER: ROAD OUTAGE NEARLY OVER

The closure of Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver, which began last July, is nearing its end as Monmouth County wraps up a bridge-replacement project just north of Point Road. Mayor Bob Neff reported recently that the county has assured town officials that the contractor on the job is working weekends in order to meet [...]

BOTTLENECK AHEAD AT ROUTE 520 SPANS

Motorists will face a narrowing of the twin bridges to one lane in each direction for up to eight months, officials said. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The heavily traveled Newman Springs Road/Route 520 bridges linking Red Bank and Lincroft are in for a belt-tightening. The four-lane connectors between Parkway exit 109 and [...]

SEA BRIGHT RELUCTANTLY OKS BRIDGE PLAN

Borough officials said they would prefer that the new bridge be north of the existing span instead of south. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Sea Bright approved a preliminary design for a new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge over the Shrewsbury River Tuesday night, even though it’s not one some of them [...]

RUMSON: SANDY SHIFTS TAX BURDEN INLAND

Homes like these on 1st Street could see their taxes rise as a result of falling home values closer to the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.  (Photo by Joe Fisher. Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Owners of Rumson properties spared damage by Hurricane Sandy will likely see increased  tax bills next year, according to Mayor [...]

FAIR HAVEN FACING REASSESSMENT

A townwide reassessment will be the first in 10 years. (Photo by Joe Fisher. Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER Fair Haven residents can expect a visit later this year from an examiner who will help determine the value of their home and land for property tax bills. “Field work and analysis will take place [...]

RED BANK: CHIEF OK WITH INTERNAL PROBES

Police Chief Steve McCarthy says his department reviews training on the handling of citizen complaints “almost on a yearly basis.” (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank police have been the subject of 11 allegations of excessive force in the last three years, according to information published Tuesday. The figure, which includes 10 [...]

SEA BRIGHT: SERVICE STATION WON’T RETURN

Dunkin’ Donuts is back in business, at right, but the adjoining Sea Bright Service Station won’t be coming back to town, its owner says. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Amid optimistic declarations that storm-battered Sea Bright will rise from the wreckage of Hurricane Sandy, one of its more visible businesses [...]


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    • 05.19 - Red Bank Olympic Distance Triathlon The third Olympic Distance Triathlon event in Red Bank commences at 7 am with a 1.5K swim off Irwin's Marina, followed by a 25 mile bike ride starting and finishing at Marine Park, and a 6.2 mile run along the Navesink in Red Bank and Middletown. Click for link to register (or sign up in person at Marine Park prior to start time).
    • 05.19 - Pancake Breakfast for Monmouth Day Care It's a flapjack fundraiser for Monmouth Day Care Center, presented at the campus on Drs. James Parker Boulevard and hosted by the Geater Red Bank Kiwanis. All welcome; purchase tickets at the door or in advance at MDCC.
    • 05.19 - Sunday Morning Dialog at UUCMC As part of its May series of guest speaker events, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County in Lincroft hosts the members of the UUCMC Youth Group, in a discussion of High School in the 21st Century.' Preceded at 8:45am with serving of bagels and coffee in the community room.
    • 05.19 - Red Bank Farmers Market Fresh, locally grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers, plus equally homegrown crafts, at this Sunday morning staple running May through the end of November in the Galleria parking lot.
    • 05.19 - VISION: Latin—American Film Festival As part of The Latin Coalition Foundation's festival of independent films by Latin American directors — an event that unfolds over three days, and in three communities — Two River Theater screens three features: MACHUCA (1pm), in which two boys observe a poliical coup in their native Chile; AQUI Y ALLA (4pm), Antonio Mendez Esparza's study of a Mexican farm worker who dreams of starting a band; HARVEST OF EMPIRE (8pm), a powerful documentary that exposes the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today. Click link to purchase tickets (separate admission for each screening); more info (including screenings in Freehold and Asbury Park) at visionfilmfest.com.
    • 05.19 - Robotics Program at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free presentation by Carla and Ian Rios of the Science, Engineering, & Technology (S.E.T.) Club of the Monmouth County 4—H, on learning skills in engineering, design, and development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties.
    • 05.19 - Free Film: EDUCATION UNDER FIRE As part of the Social Action Film series, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County's Meeting House in Lincroft hosts a free screening of the short documentary telling the poignant and compelling story of the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) — an organization struggling to provide the opportunity for an entire minority community in Iran to receive an education. A Q&A session follows with Patty Whyte of the local Baha'i community; light refreshments served. Call 732.284.6312 for more info.
    • 05.19 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan The Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
    • 05.20 - Spring Art Exhibition in Middletown The Middletown Arts Center hosts a group show of paintings, photos and works on paper by local artists, celberating 'everything related to the spring season.' Exhibit remains on display through May 23 during regular gallery hours; Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm (Sundays by appointment).
    • 05.20 - Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at Navesink CC RESERVE BY MAY 20 for June 2. The Red Bank Chapter of Deborah presents a fundraiser luncheon, hosted at Navesink Country Club in Middletown with sumptuous lunch including assorted sandwiches, fresh fruit platter, mini quiches, desserts, coffee and tea. Click for phone link for reservations and further information
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    • 05.20 - NJ Friends of Clearwater meeting at BCC The Friends of Clearwater and the local chapter of the Sierra Club hold their combined monthly meeting at the Main Academic South (MAS) Building, on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College. Anthony Mauro, chairman of the NJ Outdoor Alliance, is among the guest speakers on the safe control of the state's expanding deer population. The 6:45pm presentation folows a cash buffet at 6pm; park in lots 6 or 7.
    • 05.20 - PFLAG transgender and transfamilies support group The Jersey Shore Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays monthly support meeting convenes at Shrewsbury's Presbyterian Church House, offering support, education and advocacy for parents, family and friends of transgender individuals and their families. Click for phone, email and web links for more info.
    • 05.20 - Monmouth Conservatory Student String Orchestra Middletown Main Library hosts hosts a free concert of classical pieces by the students of Red Bank based Monmouth Conservatory of Music.
    • 05.20 - Pat Guadagno at Jamian's A Monday night Red Bank tradition continues, as the Shore's celebrated 'saloon singer' resumes his weekly solo sets to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.21 - Story Time with Kate Benedict The Little Silver Librarian hosts weekly story sessions for Toddler (ages 2 to 3; 9:30am), Baby (ages 10 to 24 months; 10:30am), Preschool (ages 3 to 5 years; 1:30pm) and School Age (grades K and up; 3:39pm) audiences.
    • 05.21 - Caregiver Support Group at Red Bank Library The RBPL hosts Colleen Smith of the Monmouth County Office on Aging in a free informational presentation, aimed at those who care for aged family members or other elderly citizens. Call 732.308.3770 x8780 for more info.
    • 05.21 - LEGO Club at Oceanic Library All ages are invited to a Family Program session at the Oceanic Free Library, with a chance to 'create things that move' during this month's meetup.
    • 05.21 - Dazzling Door Hangers in Little Silver Librarian Kate Benedict invites children grades K and up to a special craft session. Registration required.
    • 05.21 - Student Loans and Maximizing Financial Aid for College Middletown Main Library hosts a free presentation by American Education Association, on navigating Federal Student Loans, PLUS Loans and other sources of leverage (grants, scholarships, and work—study) to obtain the resources needed to afford college. Click for phone or online links to reserve a copy of this month's selection, or for more info.
    • 05.22 - Spring Book Sale at Eastern Branch The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury hosts the annual sale, running during normal library hours through May 25.
    • 05.22 - Book Discussion at the Library The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a discussion of Thomas Friedman's study of how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the astonishing expansion of the world's middle class through globalization have produced a planet that is HOT, FLAT AND CROWDED. Sessions at 10am and 7:30pm.
    • 05.22 - Noble Writers at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the writing group for women, with all welcome to join and no registration required.
    • 05.22 - Conversational Spanish Classs at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday evening program (conducted by Maria Jose Martinez Reid) for adults and teens who want to start or improve their Spanish speaking skills. No registration required.
    • 05.22 - Author Debra Levy Picard at River Road Books River Road Books in Fair Haven welcomes the Rumson based author of TASTOSTERONE: THE BEST COOKBOOK FOR MEN for a signing event that includes samplings of recipes from her cookbook. A suggested donation of ten dollars per guest is requested to support the work of Move for Hunger, and a representative from the nationally recognized organization will share news about its upcoming projects at the event.
    • 05.22 - Mental Health: In Our Own Voice Middletown Main Library hosts volunteers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in a discussion of 'their dark days, acceptance, relationship to treatment, coping skills, and their successes and dreams.' The free presentation, featuring a focus on self injuring behaviors, is of particular interest to teens, but all are welcome.
    • 05.22 - Reggae Night with Random Test A Wednesday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as the Shore based partystarters bring the warm and the cool to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.22 - Guns for Hire Trio Appearing every Wednesday night in May, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 05.23 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Thursday morning meeting of the support group for people who are re—entering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part—time or volunteer work.
    • 05.23 - Yoga Kids at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library hosts free yoga sesions for kids ages 5 and up, conducted by Alice Balzarini. Registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.23 - Party on the Promenade at the Molly The newly expanded riverfront promenade of the Molly Pitcher Inn is the setting for special fundraiser event to benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Monmouth County Parks, hosted by the Molly in partnership with the Red Bank Flavour Culinary Alliance — and featuring samplings from an array of Red Bank restaurants, as well as cocktail tastings, live steel drum music, dancing and prize giveaways. Click for link to purchase tickets online.
    • 05.23 - Author Randal Gabrielan in Little Silver The local historian and Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission visits the borough library for a discussion of his book EXPLOSION AT MORGAN, a study of a 1918 disaster that occurred at an area munitions facility in the time of the first World War.
    • 05.23 - Random Test Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
    • 05.23 - Free Lecture feat. Dr. Peter Gray The Boston College professor and author of the book FREE TO LEARN visits The Jersey Shore Free School in Little Silver to discuss his controversial research into 'the curiosity killing institution we call school,' and the importance of free play in children's happiness, self esteem, academic motivation and overall health.
    • 05.23 - Pat Guadagno's BOBFEST With the 16th annual musical celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday (the young upstart is 72 years of age here in 2013), the Shore's perennial 'saloon singer' brings his signature concert event back to the big Basie stage and auditorium, with Tired Horses in tow and NJ 101.5's Big Joe Henry taking advantage of the spacious new digs. Proceeds benefit the Rock & Roll Music Fund and the Anthony X. Guadagno Scholarship Fund at the Berklee College of Music.
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