Preservation trust needs support Nov. 6       One of life's eternal frustrations is that we seem to keep dealing with the same problems over and over again. This time last year, many open space advocates supported a referendum introduced by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders to link the county's yearly contribution for open space progr... More ... Pavilion renovation should be revisited       I've enjoyed the Monmouth Beach Pavilion for 17 years, but with the proposed $2.5 Million bond issue, I may not renew my membership. Consider the following: 1. The bathhouse fees increased substantially. This year I basically paid $1,000 to store my chairs. More ... Vespucci Society thanks golf outing supporters       The officers and members of the Amerigo Vespucci Society would like to thank the community events staff of the Atlanticville for helping to get the word out about our third annual golf outing which was held Oct. 8. More ... Architect for pavilion stresses need for updates       My name is Albert Spalding Benoist and I have lived on Valentine Street since I was born. I was the architect for the original Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion some 40 years ago. I have seen it evolve through the years. As president of the Monmouth Beach Historical Society, I have observed the dev... More ... Silence as eminent domain destroys American dream       The Miriam Webster dictionary defines the word arrogance as "a feeling or an impression of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims. More ... Many turned out for Red Bank Crop Hunger Walk       The 27th annual Red Bank Area Crop Hunger Walk had another big crowd for the walk through Fair Haven, Red Bank and Little Silver on Sunday, Oct. 21. More ...