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THANK-YOU LETTER GOOFS MURPHY’S TENURE

Art Murphy with well-wishers moments after he won his third full term earlier this month.
Did Art Murphy forget how long he’s been on the Red Bank borough council?
In a letter to the editor published in this week’s edition of the Hub, the Democrat and his running mate in this month’s election, Councilman Mike DuPont, express [...]

DEMS: IT’S OVER, AND WE WON IT

Councilman Mike DuPont at Democratic HQ on election night.
[Editor's note: This article was updated at 12:27p with a statement from Kim Senkeleski]
A count of disputed ballots from last week’s election for two Red Bank council seats yesterday resulted in a widening of the leads of incumbents Art Murphy and Mike DuPont, officials say.
Borough officials say [...]

SENKELESKI CONCEDES SHE HASN’T CONCEDED

Kim Senkeleski: provisionally waiting.

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Prior statements by the candidate aside, it’s possible Tuesday night’s borough council election results didn’t spell the end of campaign ‘09 for Republican Kim Senkeleski after all.
Early Tuesday night, Senkeleski conceded to incumbent Democrats Art Murphy and top vote-getter Mike DuPont.
But the Asbury Park Press reported later in the evening [...]

DEMS: CORZINE NEARLY DRAGGED US UNDER

Though close, the outcome was worth a shared high-five between running mates Art Murphy, right, and Mike DuPont, with back to camera. (Click to enlarge)

The Democratic faithful who gathered in a failed West Front Street spa on election night were so subdued they might as well have had cucumber slices on their eyes.
Results from eight [...]

RED BANK GOP HEARTENED BY CLOSE FINISH

Candidates Rob Lombardi, left, and Kim Senkeleski were joined by former Councilman Jim Giannell as the returns came in at Senkeleski’s home. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Tuesday’s narrow defeat of Republican council candidates Kim Senkeleski and Rob Lombardi doesn’t mean the end to their fight for change in Red Bank, they said last night.
After [...]

IT’S ALL-GOP IN FAIR HAVEN

A voter who asked not to be identified signs in with her daughter at her side at the Fair Haven Fire House yesterday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By a wide margin, Fair Haven voters went straight down the Republican column when casting their votes Tuesday.

RED BANK DEMS WIN COUNCIL SQUEAKER

In the closest council race in recent memory, incumbent Red Bank Democrats Mike DuPont and Art Murphy have won re-election to the borough council.
Republican political newcomers Kim Senekeleski and Rob Lombardi have conceded.

FAIR HAVEN GOP: FOCUSED ON FINANCE

Bob Marchese and Ben Lucarelli in Lucarelli’s Red Bank office. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI

This year’s Republican candidates for Fair Haven borough council haven’t gotten caught up in the latest political buzzword “change.” For Ben Lucarelli and Bob Marchese, it’s more of an “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality.
But that doesn’t mean [...]

FAIR HAVEN DEMS: BETTER SCRUTINY NEEDED

Margo Tikijian and Matthew Cohen on River Road. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
One might think that the historical odds are stacked against any Democrat running for Fair Haven’s borough council, given that none has sat on the governing body since the early ’90s.
But this year’s candidates, Margo Tikijian and Matthew Cohen, see it a [...]

PRESS: COUNCIL CANDIDATES FACE 40 VOTERS

Today’s Asbury Park Press has coverage of the Red Bank council candidate’s debate Wednesday night.
First-time candidates Kim Senkeleski of John Street and Rob Lombardi of William Street are hoping to displace incumbent Democrats Mike  DuPont of South Street and Art Murphy of Prospect Avenue.
From the Press:
The debate, attended by about 40 people, saw the Democrats [...]


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    • 03.16 - Train/ Butch Walker SOLD OUT! The Grammy winning, megaplatinum minted Bay Area trio is back touring on the heels of a new album, and with a newfound sense of urgency that harkens back to their earliest triumphs. They're coming to Red Bank for the first time, with Butch Walker and the Black Widows offering solid support.
    • 03.17 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
    • 03.17 - St. Patrick's Day at The Dockside Primitive Soul provides the tunes, with grub/grog specials and more green themed sounds starting at 4pm.
    • 03.17 - Open Auditions for Red Bank Street Life Red Bank River Center is inviting talented adults and teenagers (16 years and older) to audition for this summer’s sidewalk performance series on Wednesday, March 31 at the Count Basie Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 99 Monmouth Street (2nd Floor) from 6—8pm. RiverCenter is seeking musicians and entertainers, such as mimes, clowns, magicians, jugglers, etc. to participate in the program. Each performer is asked to bring 3—to—4 minutes of prepared material highlighting his or her skills, a biography and references, if available.
    • 03.17 - HEAD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION at RB Library On April 7, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation on living successfully with diabetes for the Spanish speaking community, presented by Merck & Co. Inc. Registration suggested; call 1.877.532.4545.
    • 03.17 - Alpha Omega Wine Dinner Branches in West Long Branch hosts internationally recognized Jean Hoefliger in an Alpha Omega wine tasting event. $$89 includes five course seated dinner with selected top rated Napa wines at 7:30pm. Call for reservations.
    • 03.17 - Movie at the Guild: GOYA'S GHOSTS The Guild of Creative Art hosts a screening of Milos Forman's 2006 film, with Javier Bardem as painter Francisco Goya, and Natalie Portman his muse.
    • 03.17 - UNDERSTANDING MEMORY LOSS at RB Library On April 21, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Registration suggested; call 973.586.4300.
    • 03.17 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival Opening Reception All members of the public are invited to this kickoff reception for the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and Brookdale Community College. More than 500 works of art will be on display at the school's Center for Visual Arts; refreshments will be served, and entertainment includes music, film and spoken word performance by participating artists. RSVP to lm@monmoutharts.org.
    • 03.18 - HAMMETT The 1983 mystery film — a fanciful detective story with Fredric Forrest as the real life author Dashiell Hammett —screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch, with showings at 2 and 7pm.
    • 03.18 - Red Bank Documentary Film Series Film critic Joan Ellis is your host as The Atrium at Navesink Harbor (that's the elegant hi—rise senior residence on Riverside Avenue) continues a free monthly series of doc screenings and discussions, with popcorn and candy on the house. Tonight it's the 1984 film THE GOOD FIGHT, a portrait of The Abraham Lincoln Brigade and the American volunteer force's struggle against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Reserve by phone for all events.
    • 03.18 - The authors of THREE BROWN EYED GIRLS As part of Women's History Month, The Red Bank Library hosts an appearance by authors Rosemary Calabretta, Rosaleen Rooney Myers and V.G. Wells, with a presentation on 'how three women from different backgrounds met, bonded, told their stories to one another, and decided to take the leap and publish their book.' Also featured will be a book signing, and a panel discussion on 'work. family, the writing process, self publishing and more.'
    • 03.18 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
    • 03.18 - Two River Tour de Yoga concert The band Wah! presents a concert at Rumson Presbyterian Church as part of the Two River Tour de Yoga (a promotion that includes Blue Moon Yoga of Shrewsbury, Brahma Yoga Spa of Sea Bright, Dancing Foot Yoga of Red Bank, Fair Haven Yoga and Synergy Yoga of Fair Haven). Promotion runs four days between March 17 and 20; tix and details available at any of the participating studios or at blueyoga.net.
    • 03.18 - Rock N Roll Karaoke (upstairs) The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 03.18 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
    • 03.19 - Girls' Night Out at Sickles Market The Little Silver landmark presents a 'Step Into Spring' event with fashion and beauty tips, healthy/delicious food tastings, gardening hints, champagne, live jazz and more. A portion of proceeds benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center. 21 and over; ID required.
    • 03.19 - Family Wii Games at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library hosts an encore session of Wii games for the whole family, in the Community Room of the main branch. Registration required; adults must be accompanied by children ages six and up.
    • 03.19 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
    • 03.19 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
    • 03.20 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
    • 03.20 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny On March 27, Branches Catering presents a very special breakfast with the Big Bunny featuring a sumptuous morning repast as only John Lombardo and crew could conjure it. There's a candy table and complimentary photo for kids, plus a pancake station, omelet bar and more. Reservations are a must, with kids 2 and under admitted free.
    • 03.20 - Districts 1 & 9 Get Together Red Bank Council leaders Juanita Lewis and Ed Zipprich visit Frank Talk Art Bistro for a lively roundtable discussion with continental breakfast — and you're invited to join in for this informal forum about your community.
    • 03.20 - Choo—Choo Soul with Genevieve Straight outta Playhouse Disney, the Parents Choice Award winning duo of Genevieve Goings (as the Train Conductor) and DC Abramson (as 'her beatboxing and breakdancing engineer') put a soulful, animated spin on the ABCs and 123s of music.
    • 03.20 - Paper Moon Puppet Theater Master puppeteer Jim Racioppi and crew present CINDERELLA, the latest in their long running series of Paper Moon marionette shows for family audiences. One of the Shore's best kept secrets, these productions (on the custom scaled mini stage at First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands) combine handmade figures and scenery with genuine theatrical artistry for a rare experience that's capped by the 'backstage tour' following the show.