The Two River Times

: Photo by Scott Longfield; The 115th Monmouth County Horse Show takes place at East Freehold Park this Friday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug 22

This Week's Top Stories

: Christie Signs Fort Legislation; FORT MONMOUTH - After much wrangling, debate and consternation on the part of some of the stakeholders, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation Tuesday establishing the implementation authority that will shepherd the redevelopment process for Fort Monmouth.
: Residents Organize Committee To Save Shadow Lake; MIDDLETOWN - For residents of Shadow Lake Village, a sprawling age restricted community in the River Plaza section of the township, one of the advantages of living there is its proximity to Shadow Lake.
: Knocking Their Sox Off - Home Team Roots For Ryan Kalish; SHREWSBURY - Any kid that has ever played baseball has, at one time or another imagined hitting a home run in the major leagues.
: Walking The Walk With Kevin Kret; The last time 20-year-old Kevin Kret walked a lap of the Christian Brothers Academy track, he was probably still a student at the school.

NJDEP Drafts New Coastal Access Rules: Eliminates public access requirement for beach replenishment funds
Former Merrill Lynch Broker Sentenced For Defrauding Clients: Fair Haven resident worked in Red Bank office
'High End' Consignment Shop To Open on Broad Street: RED BANK - It is a busy time for Marcie Kessler, who owns DoubleTake, a high end consignment shop in Essex County, as she plans to open her new Red Bank location as well as other two other sites, all in the coming weeks.
Middletown Adopts Resolution Calling For Removal Of Education From Property Tax: MIDDLETOWN - Members of the township committee adopted a resolution, sponsored by Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger, calling for Middletown to support legislation that would remove education funding from property taxes.
MB Makes "Good Deal' For Additional Public Works Projects: MONMOUTH BEACH - The Borough Commission took the contractor for its streets program up on the company's offer to do three more jobs for what Edward Broberg, of T&M Associates, the borough's engineer, said was a good deal.
Owners of MIX To Open Sea Bright Eatery: SEA BRIGHT - The owners of Mix Lounge and Food Bar in West End in Long Branch thought that it was time to get back to Jersey Shore basics.