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On June 24, Little Silver was alive as young and old enjoyed a daylong celebration that marked the 100th anniversary of the date that Little Silver became officially established as its own town, though its history dates back to 1665 when it was part of the sprawling Shrewsbury Township that stretched from Rumson to Ocean Township.

This month, Historic Havens invites you to spend a day touring some of the historic sites of Little Silver while stopping at its many bustling stores and restaurants.

The history of Little Silver begins with the Monmouth Patent, 1665. Twelve parcels of land were given to 12 proprietors, one those were brothers Joseph and Peter Parker, two Quakers from Rhode Island who also helped build Shrewsbury’s Quaker Meeting House in 1672. The brothers bought the neighboring properties on the Rumson peninsula between the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers and established a family home at the site called the Parker Homestead. This was the multi-generational Parker home from 1665 to 1996 when finally, eighth-generation Julia Parker, having no heirs, gave the property to Little Silver. In 2011, the Homestead was placed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places as well as the National Register of Historic Places. The property has been undergoing historic preservation and the beautiful grounds, barns and house are open to the public for tours on Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Another interesting stop is the small building next to the Little Silver Library and behind the borough offices. This is the Postal Museum, home to not only historic postal items, but also to a treasure trove of other historic items, clothing, documents and photographs of Little Silver and the surrounding area. You’ll also see some nautical items that commemorate the resort life of Little Silver Point. At one time, the shore was lined with huge hotels and boarding houses and was visited by steamships from New York. The museum is open on the first Saturday of each month from 11 am to 1 pm.

Arriving in Little Silver by train brings you right to the charming Little Silver Train Station. The original station was built in 1875 and was replaced by the current sandstone structure which was designed by the noted American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. It opened in 1890 and was placed on the New Jersey State and National Historic Registry in 1984. One sad but important event took place on June 30, 1882, when an accident occurred which claimed three lives. Among the survivors was former President Ulysses S. Grant.

Next to Borough Hall, you’ll find Embury United Methodist Church. The church was originally referred to as the Methodist Church of Parkerville. The present sanctuary was dedicated on Feb. 24, 1869 and was named in honor of Philip Embury, preacher of the first Methodist congregation to be organized in New York City and one of the first in the colonies.

Longtime Little Silver Mayor Bob Neff shares, “It remains my pleasure to serve this wonderful, historic and family-oriented town. While Little Silver was officially incorporated 100 years ago, its history as a community extends well before that, to our first Native American inhabitants and then to the initial European arrivals in the 1600s. We have a number of distinctive historic homes, a vibrant downtown and the best schools around, if I can brag a little. I want to thank our residents and business owners and devoted volunteers, employees and professionals, and I welcome your visit.”

In addition to these locations are Edie’s Restaurant, St. John’s Episcopal Church and many historic homes on the tree-lined streets. Take a look at the Folk Victorian at 381 Branch Ave., the old carriage factory at 189 Rumson Rd. and “Rambler Hedge” at 91 Kings Rd. for some examples of the many historic homes in town.

A highly recommended read is a wonderful book called “A Sketchbook of Little Silver,” written in 1973 by June O. Kennedy that is full of great details and historic photos.

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It's almost time to vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and the polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

However, the New Jersey general elections for 2023 started on Oct. 28 for those who are choosing early voting and officially close at 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

If you haven't registered to vote yet, it's too late for this election. Voter registration closes 21 days before the election.

Where to vote on Election Day?

There are hundreds of polling places. Each residential addresses has been assigned to a specific polling place. To find your polling place use the State's Polling Place Search.

How to vote

There are three ways to vote: by mail, in-person early voting and by casting a vote in person on Nov. 7.

In-person early voting

To cast an early in-person vote is as simple as finding the most convenient early voting site in your county. Voters can use any of the voting sites available, and no appointment is necessary.

Early voting locations are open until Nov. 5.

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Monmouth County Early Voting Centers

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Vote-by-mail ballot

Voters can apply to vote by mail by filing this application and taking it in person to their county clerk before 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6. After submitting the application, the county clerk will provide voters with a ballot.

Voters can either mail their ballot or take it in person to the County Board of Elections Office. If mailed, the ballot should be postmarked on or before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Once a voter applies for a vote-by-mail ballot, they cannot vote in person.

Monmouth County Board of Elections Address: 300 Halls Mill Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 Telephone: 732-431-7802 ext.7150 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on Election Day)

Ocean County Board of Elections Address: 129 Hooper Avenue, P.O. Box 2006, Toms River, NJ 08754 Telephone: 732-929-2167 Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on Election Day)

Alternatively, voters can drop their vote-by-mail ballots in any of their county’s secure ballots drop boxes.

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RED BANK, NJ — The owners of Sickles Market have announced they are closing the store's Red Bank location, effective 6 p.m. Thursday. It opened there in 2020.

"It is with a heavy heart that we have made the very difficult decision to close @sicklesredbank as of 6 p.m. today, Thursday, February 15th," the store said in an announcement on Instagram Thursday.

Sickles Market in Little Silver (@sicklesmarket) and Bottles by Sickles in Red Bank (@bottlesbysickles) will remain open, the owners said. Booskerdoo (@booskerdoo) in the Red Bank site will also remain open, they said.

The family-owned business has been in operation in the area since 1908, owners said.

"We can assure you that this decision was not made lightly; we acknowledge the impact Sickles Red Bank closing will have on our team, our friends of the Anderson Building and all of Red Bank," the company said.

The Red Bank location was at 200 Monmouth St., the Anderson Building.

The store explained that it opened its operations in Red Bank in August 2020 and - even four years later - "the repercussions of the pandemic never allowed us to fully turn this location into what we had dreamed. Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to move forward. This is the step we are taking to do just that," the owners said.

"To say we are heartbroken does not quite cover it," the owners added.

Sickles Red Bank had high hopes for the Red Bank westside location when it opened in August 2020 - right at the Red Bank NJ Transit Train Station near places such as The Rail retail/apartments and JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurant.

The Red Bank market was located on the first floor of the renovated Anderson Building, its website noted.

Metrovation, the owner the Anderson Building, said it has leads on future tenants.

"Architecturally, it’s some of the most interesting space we’ve ever had in Red Bank and we are working diligently to re-lease the space with an interesting/exciting use that contributes to the greater whole of the building. We have a lot of very good leads right now and are in discussions with several possible tenants," said Chris Cole, managing partner of Metrovation. The building has other tenants currently, such as a hair salon, yoga studio and others.

The Sickles company also said it hopes the community continues to support its businesses that remain, such as Sickles Market in Little Silver.

"We ask you to support us at Sickles Market Little Silver and Bottles by Sickles. . . . Please support us like you have for the past 116 years and most importantly support our team who have been hard at work with all of this noise that has surrounded us these past few months."

"Lastly, we humbly ask for your patience and understanding as we take a little time to pull it all together," the family said.

Three of the four members of the Dreamers Club executive committee volunteering at Dog Days on Saturday: from left, Madelyn Sanchez-Berra, Selena Martinez-Santiago and Bethzy Vera-Varela. Below, club president Edith Lozano Zane. (Top photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

The Dreamers Club at Red Bank Regional High School has filed a complaint with the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights alleging it has been “singled out for nine years” of discrimination, the group announced Friday.

The allegations of bias are expected to be in the spotlight when the RBR board of education meets in a special session Monday night. Meantime, Superintendent Lou Moore said he’s “hopeful” the board will reinstate the club by reappointing its advisor.

RBR Superintendent Lou Moore at Red Bank council meeting in February. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

In a press release, the Dreamers’ executive committee said it had been notified last month by its advisor that it was “no longer an official school club,” and that a link to the club page had been removed from the school website.

In a complaint filed on its behalf by attorney Jonathan Cohen, the club alleges it “has been subjected to discriminatory treatment from the Board of Education members and has been threatened with losing its club status. The club has been continually singled out by the Board for reasons that can only be explained based on political ideology and the national origin/protected characteristics of the Dreamer Club and the population on behalf of which it advocates.”

“Our club provides space for those who feel ‘othered’; those who feel like they will never fit into RBR no matter what they do,” secretary Madelyn Sanchez-Berra said in the statement. “Our club lets them know they are allowed to take up space, to share their thoughts and ideas with others, and that they belong in a community.”

Sanchez-Berra is one of four young Red Bank women who constitute the club’s executive committee and style themselves as the “Dream 4.” Here’s their full statement: RBR Dreamers press release 090823

Asked to respond, Moore sent redbankgreen the following statement Sunday:

I am extremely proud of the way the students are standing up for themselves and others. I salute their courage, tenacity, and advocacy.

While I am proud of their efforts, I am not surprised. I have been a long-standing and enthusiastic supporter of the Dreamers Club and their advisor. My recommendation that they be recognized as an official district club was approved by the Board in September 2021. Even before attaining this status, they actively worked to support immigrant students, RBR families, and participate in valuable service projects that benefitted our entire school community.

The current issue emerged because one of the five members of the Board present for the meeting on August 16 refused to support my recommendation that the club’s advisor be reappointed. Because RBR has a nine-member board, five votes are required for any resolution item to pass regardless of how many members are in attendance. On August 16, four BOE members supported my recommendation; one did not and this, unfortunately, was enough to overrule the majority vote.

I am hopeful that the Board of Education will approve my recommendation on Monday, September 11 to re-appoint the club advisor so that the Dreamers can carry out their vital role here at RBR.

The Dreamers continue to expand and are now one of the largest and most active groups on campus. They are open, inclusive, and engaged. They set an outstanding example for our school and community. They deserve the unanimous support of our Board of Education at Monday’s meeting and at all times.

Among the items on the agenda when the board meets in a special session Monday night is approval of a $2,256 stipend for Marisol Mondaca to serve as club advisor.

In response to Moore’s statement, the Dreamers told redbankgreen, “While we appreciate the superintendent’s support, it is essential that the Board do the right thing, end the discrimination, and begin treating the club with respect and equality.”

Minutes of the August 16 meeting were not available on the board’s website.

The issue contains echoes of frustration voiced in 2022 by a Young Feminists group over delays in obtaining club status.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:45 in the school cafeteria. redbankgreen will live-stream the meeting with technical assistance from Easy Jack Portman, editor-in-chief of The Buccaneer, RBR’s student newspaper, under the supervision of faculty member Kelly Rizzetta. Register for the live stream using the link below.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — As Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, approaches, Chabad of the Shore has announced its efforts to kindle joy, hope and community spirit across Monmouth County with their menorah lightings.

There has been an alarming surge of antisemitism globally and across college campuses following the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, killing more than 1,200 people. Jews around the world are experiencing fear and concern for their safety. Chanukah offers a beacon of light and resilience and sends a message that no matter the darkness, the Jewish people will prevail.

Menorahs are lit in homes because spreading goodness starts within families and homes.

But, they are also lit publicly outside in a community setting, alluding to the responsibility to spread goodness to the whole world. Each night of Chanukah, one candleis added to the lighting, symbolizing the immense power that light holds. Each person has the ability to lightup others — being a lamplighter in a world that can be so dark. "During these challenging times, the world needs the warmth and positivity symbolized by the Chanukah lights more than ever," said Rabbi Laibel Schapiro of Chabad of the Shore. "In a time of darkness, Chabad is dedicated to spreading the light of goodness and unity. I hope you can join us."

Below is Chabad of the Shore’s Menorah lighting schedule. Each will leave you feeling inspired and there will be doughnuts, music, chocolate gelt, dreidels and more for the whole family to enjoy.

The menorah lightings ceremonies are open to all members of the community, regardless of background or faith.

Thursday, Dec. 7• Unite for Israel Chanukah Gelt Drop Pier Village Community Lighting, 5:30 p.m. at Pier Village in Long Branch.

Sunday, Dec. 10• Fair Haven Community Lighting, 4:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Memorial Park, River Road.• Deal Community Lighting, 6 p.m. at Deal Borough Hall, Norwood Avenue

Monday, Dec. 11• Monmouth Medical Center Lighting, 10:30 a.m. at the hospital on Second Avenue, Long Branch.• Asbury Park Community Lighting, 5:30 p.m. | Kennedy Park, Cookman Avenue.• Monmouth University Lighting, 5:30 p.m. at the university in West Long Branch.• Monmouth Beach Community Lighting, 7 p.m. | 22 Beach Rd., Monmouth Beach

Tuesday, Dec. 12:• Riverview Medical Center, 10:30 a.m., at the hospital in Red Bank.• Shrewsbury Community Lighting, 5 p.m. at Shrewsbury Town Hall, Sycamore Avenue.• Little Silver Community Lighting, 7 p.m. at Little Silver Borough Hall, Prospect Avenue.

Wednesday, Dec. 13• Long Branch Community Lighting, 5 p.m. at West End Park on Ocean Avenue.• Sea Bright Community Lighting, 6:30 p.m. at the Sea Bright Fire House, 1099 Ocean Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 14 • Monmouth Mall, 6 p.m. at Monmouth Mall Food Court, Eatontown.

Chabad of the Shore is the hub for all things Jewish along the Jersey Shore. With an inclusive approach, Chabad wholeheartedly serves every Jew's spiritual and physical needs, irrespective of affiliation or observance, fostering understanding and love.

Keep up to date with everything Chabad by visiting their Instagram and Facebook page @ChabadShore and on their website Chabadshore.com.

For more information about Chabad of the Shore or Chanukah events, please call 732-229- 2424 or email info@Chabadshore.com. Chabad of the Shore is located on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch.