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October 22, 2009
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Freeholders won't intervene in windmill proposal
Public comment period open through Nov. 3
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has no plans to intervene in a proposal to construct a 380-foot-tall windmill in Union Beach, nor do state legislators, for the time being. The project is being proposed by the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority, which wants to construct a 1.5- me... More...
Arbiter: Developer lacks funding for fort project
Pallone says development should proceed but avoid commercialization of Hook
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

The National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that the arbiter agreed upon by the park service and Rumson developer James Wassel has upheld the park service's cancellation of Wassel's 60-year lease to renovate and commercially develop at least 36 buildings at historic Fort Hancock. More...

Commission seeks funding for Burrowes Mansion
$162K needed for exterior and interior restoration work
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

North of Route 34, across the water from Lake Matawan, a hidden 18th-century gem still stands tall at 94 Main St. Built in 1723, the colonial Burrowes Mansion, located in the heart of downtown Matawan, is a national- and state-registered landmark. More...


Residents question candidates on the issues
Massell, Short differ over COAH, finance committee
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer

The two Middletown Township Committee candidates outlined their political stances and plans in an open forum Oct. 14. Republican candidate Stephen Massell and Democrat incumbent Patrick Short handled questions submitted by the public at Candidates Night held in Lincroft Village School. More...


Two seats open on Matawan Boro Council
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

The main issues facing Matawan Borough Council candidates are property taxes, spending and development. On Nov. 3, four candidates will be vying for two, three-year terms on the Borough Council. Incumbent Joseph "Bud" Mullaney, a Democrat, is seeking re-election. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Matawan Halloween parade set for Oct. 31
The borough of Matawan will hold its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Matawan Community Center, 201 Broad St. The annual parade will include prizes for best costumes for children up to age 9. Refreshments will be served. More...
•Works by students at Mat-Aberdeen Library
•Aberdeen costume contest, magic show Oct. 22
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 Letters
•Pantry says thanks for support, donations
The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank Shore Rentals Inc. (Avis on Route 34, Aberdeen), Temple Shalom-Reform in Aberdeen, and ShopRite of Aberdeen for helping our food pantry by donating a cargo van from Avis, a very generous food donation from Temple Shalom, and continued support f... More...
•Entrust Fink with the future of Lucent property
•Fink can't vote on major issue facing Holmdel
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 Editorials
•Aaaah . . . early fall!
"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides." W.E. Johns Iplan out my gardening chores like army maneuvers, inching up, day by day, to the final battle scene: fall cleanup. More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•One more failing grade on the federal math test
I was in my senior year of college when I got called to the administrator's office for some bad news. Seems that in almost four years of higher education, I had managed to avoid passing a single math class. Sure, I'd started several but dropped before the failing grade I'd earned counted against... More...
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 Obituaries
•Gerard Edward Grogan
Mr. Grogan, 44, of Sanford, Fla., and formerly Red Bank, died Sept. 16, 2009, at home. He was employed in the concert events industry in Orlando, Fla. Mr. Grogan was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Joseph M. Grogan. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph C. and Beverly Gro... More...
•Vincent E. McGowan
•Robert K. Robinson
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 Schools
•Marching along
Matawan Marching Band's Lena Viggino (left photo) and Amanda Talen and Mallory Hickey (above) perform during the 11th Bayshore Band Competition hosted by the Matawan Regional High School Marching Huskies and Matawan Music Parents Association on Oct. 11. More...
•Mat-Ab district receives $1.7M recovery grant
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 Sports
•Lions shut out Rebels
Clockwise from top: Middletown North's Tim Ballard (l-r) and Howell's Kyle Dougher battle for the ball during the second half of a game at Middletown High School North on Oct. 15. Middletown North's Will Boman directs the ball away from Dougher. Middletown North's Alex Dulin celebrates after scoring... More...
•Red Raiders may bid for state tourney
•Sports Shorts
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