Court: Arts center owes Holmdel taxes Judges unanimously agree venue should no longer be exempt BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division upheld the state Tax Court's ruling awarding back taxes and the payment of future taxes by PNC Bank Arts Center to Holmdel. More ...      Bob Leibenow, a Holmdel resident and member of the United Christian Church, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He is working on the roof of Toni Brown's home in Red Bank. More ... Bayshore officials talk shared services Handlin proposes Web site that could match up towns BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer      With so many towns looking to save money on services and supplies, Bayshore area leaders met Thursday night for a roundtable discussion about sharing services, as well as trying to broker deals for their towns. More ... In the worst of times, M'town 'showed our best' Hundreds gather to remember victims of 9/11 attacks BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer      MIDDLETOWN - Five years ago, 37 township residents lost their lives as part of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On Monday night, the number of people on hand to honor their lives was multiplied by so much more. More ... Council defers Uptown license decision to state BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      KEYPORT - Six months, two public hearings and one pair of split pants later, bar patrons will still have to wait for their drink orders on the outdoor deck at the Uptown Bar & Grille. More ... Two Rt. 36 businesses burglarized      MIDDLETOWN - Local authorities are still on the lookout for suspects behind two burglaries early last week. More ... Former Republican may run on Democrat ticket Residency issues could block Cannon from running this year BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      MATAWAN - One week after Democratic Borough Council candidate Robert Bunyon withdrew from the race, Monmouth County Democratic Chairman Victor Scudiery filed an endorsement of Michael Cannon to fill the vacant spot on the ballot. More ... New administrator will be first engineer director Dual position will pay salary of $119,000 BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      KEYPORT - The new borough administrator is also the borough's first-ever engineering director. More ... Gore and Bon Jovi to be honored in Middletown 180, Turning Lives Around to host charity event this weekend BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      MIDDLETOWN - Jon Bon Jovi and Tipper Gore will be honored this weekend for their contributions to good mental health. More ... Common command proposed for fire cos. BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      HOLMDEL - Township Administra-tor Christopher Schultz has proposed a strategy for fusing the township's two autonomous fire companies under one command structure. More ... Ex-candidates unsure if they'll take case to court Say primary winner Bolte has not met legal residency requirements BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      KEYPORT - Two politically active men are threatening to go to court to have their former rival barred from the upcoming election. More ... Longtime crossing guard given day in her honor BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      KEYPORT - Have a Nicie day, Keyport. Sept. 16 will be Nicie Hammond Day in the borough, honoring the 93-year-old school crossing guard. Hammond was awarded the honor by the mayor, council and police department on Sept. 5 at the top of the regular council meeting. More ... Boro considers future of aging water plant Options include costly repairs, buying supply from outside vendor BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      MATAWAN - As Matawan's water treatment plant prepares to close for the season, the Borough Council will weigh options regarding its future. More ... Double vision      Dawn Colbert has her hands full as she carries twins Jennifer and Michelle, 2, around the Aberdeen Day festivities on Saturday. More ... Former gov. stumps for Lemma in Holmdel BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      HOLMDEL - Former Gov. Christie Whitman threw her support behind Republican Township Committee candidate and former colleague Donald Lemma on Aug. 23 at a fundraiser held at the candidate's home in the township. More ... Oxley swears in 5 officers      FREEHOLD - Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley swore in five newly appointed sheriff's officers at a brief ceremony at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office on Monday. More ... A woman's place is in the arts 'Outside the Box Women's Arts Festival' runs through Sept. 21 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer      Singers and songwriters, actors and playwrights, artists and galleries will all share their talents in a celebration of the creative energies of women during an event-filled week in Asbury Park. More ... Library will host annual Archives Day      More than 50 organizations have reserved exhibit tables for the 11th annual Archives and History Day celebration at Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan. More ... Beach walk will benefit autism research      Thousands of Jersey Shore residents touched by the effects of autism will join together at the inaugural New Jersey Shore Walk for Autism Research. The walk will take place on Sept. 30 at Manasquan Beach in Manasquan. Check-in time is at 10 a.m. and the walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. More ... County helps Trailblazers connect paths in Millstone New route around golf course good for horseback riding, mountain biking BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer      MILLSTONE - The Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) has opened up a new, multiuse trail near the Charleston Springs Golf Course, thanks in part to a local equine trail advocacy group. More ... Show always goes on in 'circus life' Performers say the constant tour is both difficult, rewarding BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      It's five stories tall and squats upon the field like a giant red and yellow clown. It smells like an animal and has been there since days before. More ...