The Chorus of the Atlantic, an award-winning men’s a cappella ensemble, will hold open auditions for new members this November and December.
Auditions will be held at the Red Bank Middle School, 101 Harding Road, Red Bank, every Tuesday during those two months at 7:30 PM.
The Chorus of the Atlantic is known for its vibrant performances and commitment to musical excellence. All voice parts are invited to join for an opportunity to become a part of a dynamic group dedicated to the art of a cappella music.
Participants will receive music and learning media to aid in their preparation. The Chorus will be reviewing holiday songs during this season. Walk-ins are always welcome. While some musical experience is preferred, it is not a requirement. The experience gives all men an excellent chance for singers of all skill levels to hone their talents and perform with a respected ensemble.
The Chorus of the Atlantic will be caroling in Red Bank November 30 and December 14. Audition participants will be invited to join us in singing these familiar holiday songs.
Audition materials will be provided of the interested male singers; some prior singing experience is beneficial but not necessary. All are invited to join the Chorus for an evening of music and camaraderie!
The Chorus of the Atlantic has earned accolades for its exceptional performances and community involvement. With a diverse repertoire and a commitment to excellence, the chorus continues to inspire and entertain audiences across the region.
Families are invited to bring pets of all kinds for the annual blessing. The traditional event honors St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love for animals and the number of miracles he made possible through them. His feast day is October 4, animal blessings are held throughout the church during the month of October.
Born in Italy in the 11th century, Francis was known as a rebellious young man, spoiled and given to partying and drinking until his devotion to Christ changed his lifestyle and his evangelical zeal and consecration to poverty, charity and personal charisma led to thousands of followers strengthened by his message. He was named the protector of animals before of his great love for all animals, and Pope Francis, who took his papal name in honor of Francis of Assisi, recognized him as the patron saint of animals and the ecology honoring his love for animals and nature.
After eight years of trials, successes and numerous women happy they no longer have breast cancer, the FDA is holding a meeting next month and inviting comments on the ProSense Cryoablation System, the non-invasive, non-drug cure for some types of breast cancer.
The General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee gave notice of its scheduled public advisory meeting in Maryland on Thursday, November 7 and requested comments to be heard that day if submitted no later than this Thursday., October 17.
As a thrilled and cured breast cancer survivor thanks to this cryoablation procedure created by Ice Cure, a company in Caesarea, Israel, eight years ago, I am on the schedule to present testimony during that meeting on the success of the cryoablation performed by Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich, a radiologist at Centra State Hospital in Freehold, at the very onset of the trial period eight years ago.
Purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss, make recommendations, and vote on clinical information related to the request for the ProSense Cryoablation System sponsored by Ice Cure Medical Ltd. The discussion will focus on the sponsor’s proposed indication: “for use in the treatment of patients with early stage, low-risk breast cancer for the treatment of breast cancer with adjuvant endocrine therapy.”
Persons who have had this treatment, want it to be approved so insurance and hospitals will include it, have relatives or friends who have been part of the success rate of this hour long procedure performed without need of either anesthesia or drugs are also invited to send comments to the FDA for consideration during the hearing.
Comments received on or before October 17 will be provided to the Committee. Comments received after that date will be taken into consideration by FDA. In the event that the meeting is cancelled, FDA will continue to evaluate any relevant applications or information, and consider any comments submitted to the docket, as appropriate. Comments will also be accepted until 11:59 p.m. eastern time at the end of December 9, and all comments received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are received on or before that date. Obviously, these comments will not be addressed during the November session.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in announcing the advisory committee meeting, indicated its general function is to provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA’s regulatory issues. The meeting will be open to the public. The meeting is being held at the Holiday inn, Two Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, Maryland and will begin at 9 a.m., ending at 6 p.m.
Persons wishing to submit comments electronically, including attachments, can access HERE. Comments will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because comments will be made public, writers are solely responsible for ensuring their comment does not include any confidential information the writer does not wish to be posted, such as medical information, anyone’s Social Security number, or confidential business information. Persons wishing to submit comments
If you want to submit a comment with confidential information they do not wish to be made available to the public, should submit the comment as a written/paper submission to Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
For access to the docket to read background documents or the electronic and written/paper comments received, visit HEREand insert the docket number, FDA-2024-N-4057 into the “Search” box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852, 240-402-7500.
Please see below on stories that I have written about my own journey with Breast Cancer, and my amazing success with IceCure Cryoblation
So many Bayshore residents want to help residents of North Carolina,, Georgia and Florida. in the wake of Hurricane Helen and now Hurricane Milton. Highlands has adopted a family and the borough is working with volunteers on the ground in Lake Lure, North Carolina to get food and other necessities to them.
Tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 13,. The Port Monmouth Fire Company is also inviting resident to drop off non-perishable items and other needed products for delivery to North Carolina. The Port Monmouth volunteers are working with Whirl Construction who will deliver the truck load to the South. Items will be collected Sunday, October 13 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Port Monmouth Fire Company, 125 Main St., Port Monmouth
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is the winner of the 2024 M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced this week. He will be honored and presented with the award at the 29th Annual Archives and History Day Saturday, October 26 at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College.
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon
“Tony Perry has been an unwavering champion in the preservation of Middletown’s rich historical legacy and has demonstrated a profound impact on historic preservation in our County,” said Hanlon. “His work has helped ensure a vital part of Monmouth County history will be honored and appreciated for generations to come.”
As Mayor since 2019 and a member of the Middletown Township Committee since 2017, Perry has played an instrumental role in improving historical sites, maintaining open space and participating in historical initiatives.
The mayor spearheaded the creation of Middletown’s America 250 Committee to develop programs and events coinciding with the nation’s historic Sesquicentennial celebration. He also serves on the Board of the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area established to promote a greater understanding of a Revolutionary era historical sites.
In addition, Mayor Perry has championed critical preservation projects including the restoration of the historic Joseph Murray Farmhouse, a vital link to Middletown’s agricultural heritage. His leadership helped ensure the landmark continued to stand as a tangible connection to the town’s past.
Perry has also been a leader of preserving Middletown’s maritime history, exemplified by the current restoration of the historic Conover Beacon in Leonardo, an iconic symbol of Middletown’s maritime traditions. He also worked with the Township Committee to pass a resolution that took into consideration historic and aesthetic significance when developing a plan for the necessary replacement of the Oceanic Bridge over the Navesink River.
Perry championed an awareness campaign focusing on educating residents about the importance of open space and landmark preservation, an effort that resulted in voters approving a referendum to establish a trust to preserve undeveloped land and rehabilitate and restore historic sites.
M.Claire French
The M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation recognizes outstanding achievements of an elected official, government employee, public servant or civic organization in supporting historic preservation in Monmouth County through education, development, planning, rehabilitation, advocacy, community leadership or other means. Created in 2015, the award is named after M. Claire French, Hanlon’s predecessor, who served as County Clerk for 18 years until her retirement in 2015.
The County Clerk’s 2024 Archives and History Day on October 26, runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the awards presentations beginning at 12:30 p.m. This year’s Archives exhibit, a photography exhibit which will be on display at Archives and History Day, is titled “Monmouth County Life Through a Lens: Photographs from the Evans Studio, 1943-1987.”
For more information about Archives and History Day, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com/Archives or contact the Monmouth County Archives at 732-308-3771, ext. 3772.
Mayor and Council together with the Business Partnership will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at Waterwitch Neighborhood Grocer and Gourmet on Friday, October 25 at 6:00 pm.
The new Grocery and gourmet shop which opened last month is owned by Nancy Burton and Eileen Ricco, popular and successful owners of Garden Flowers & Plants, located next to the Grocer.
The business professional expanded their business to include a larger shopping experience for Bayshore residents and beyond. Both shops are located on Waterwitch Ave. at Shore Drive, across from Huddy Park.
After purchasing the adjacent commercial space three years ago, the women transformed it into a unique shopping experience to complement the garden shop they opened in 2013.
The Grocery and Gourmet shop offers curated conventional and organic produce, dairy, cheeses, gluten-free, and plant-based items as well as fresh bread and pastries, specialty coffees and cold brews from local roasters. There is a Pachamama Juice Bar offering cold-pressed juices, bowls, smoothies, and salads.
Customized gourmet gift baskets with local delivery are also offered.
Supporting local businesses and the economy, Waterwitch Neighborhood Grocer & Gourmet sources products from nearby farms and artisans. The store is open Monday through– Saturday, from 7 am to 9 pm; and Sundays, from 7 am to 5 pm
The public is invited to join the celebration and experience the ultimate neighborhood grocery store!
Families are invited to spend an afternoon this Sunday visiting a Middletown farm and enjoying refreshments, games, crafts and an opportunity to meet and greet horses, donkeys and other animals who live happily on Quasar Farms after being rescued from various situations and locations in past years.
Danielle Tomassetti, a former criminal and family attorney who gave up that profession in order to care for animals she rescues, provides sanctuary for a variety of farm animals at Buddha Barn, her abused animal sanctuary on Quasar Farm. The farm is located at 680 Kings Highway East with entrance off Sarah Lane.
Sunday’s event, a Family Day on the Farm, will help raise funds to support the care of the animals and at the same time enable residents to see the care and attention they are given.
Guests are invited to attend the Family Farm Day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with tickets $15 for adults, and $12 for children at the door.
In addition to meeting the animals, another featured event of the Family Farm Day will be cowboy hat decorating. Guests are invited to bring their own cowboy hats or purchase one at the Farm.
Tomassetti, her husband and their twin sons also maintain a horse boarding business on the farm, but her desire to help injured and abused animals came after her own dog died in a fire that also destroyed the family’s home. She named Buddha Barn in honor of her dog and feels the therapy she offers abused animals helps her through the loss of her own pet.
A native of New Jersey, Daniella, has lived in several other towns in Monmouth County, but the family fell in love with the Middletown and Bayshore area, both because of the friendliness of the residents and neighbors and its proximity to the ocean and bay.
The fifth annual Fall Taste of Highlands sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership (HBP) will be held this Saturday, Oct. 12 from Noon to 5:00 PM.
The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased online for $45.00 per person.
The ticket price includes a Fall Taste of Highlands map of participating businesses, free parking, and access to the Seastreak Courtesy Shuttle, which will take you to and from each stop on the map. Tickets can also be purchased at Huddy Park on the day of the event from 11AM to 1 PM.
Fall Taste of Highlands will feature an autumn theme, where food lovers will enjoy five hours of samples of diverse cuisine and cocktails from seventeen establishments throughout the town.
Participating businesses include Bahrs Landing Restaurant, Bridge Marina, Chilangos Authentic Mexican, Chubby Pickle, Farmacie by the French Market, Feed & Seed, Franny’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Fresh, Hinlickity’s Ice Cream Parlor, Moby’s, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Saltwater Social, Sandbox at Seastreak Beach, Seafarer Bar, Spiritual Beauty & Waterwitch Neighborhood Grocer and Gourmet.
Ticket holders should check in at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues and pick up their map. A host at each establishment will stamp your map. Those who visit ALL stops will be eligible to win a prize by returning their fully stamped map to your last stop on the map.
The Highlands Business Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Programs and events are made possible by sponsors including, Monmouth County Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Farmacie by the French Market, Feed & Seed, Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Hufnagel Tree Service, In the Garden, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Sandbox at Seastreak, Valley Bank and WRAT, 95.9.
For more information on Fall Taste of Highlands, email the Highlands Business Partnership at hbpadmin@highlandsnj.com or call 732-291-4713.
Highlands, knowing from personal experience the immediate needs and utter devastation of families in the wake of horrific hurricanes, is pooling efforts and calling on volunteers and donors to bring disaster relief to Lake Lure, North Carolina, and the family of ten the borough is adopting to ensure immediate assistance.
Valerie and Frank Montecalvo
First to step up to the plate with huge enthusiasm and financial assistance is the Montecalvo Family Foundation. That generous family is matching all monetary donations for this first wave of relief up to $50,000 through their Foundation so every dollar collected during this first wave of assistance will go to those who are homeless and seeking refuge from the upcoming colder temperatures.
Highlands Police Chief Rob Burton
Highlands Police Chief Rob Burton has two trailers ready to haul to Lake Lure, once they’re filled and here is where everyone can do something as well. Tammy Tappan, a volunteer in Lake Lure has provided a list of what is needed most.
The Lake Lure police have been in contact with Chief Burton and are allowing them to drive the trailers with donations and supplies to help their residents even when town access is still only permitted for residents. Gift Cards can be dropped off at the Highlands Police Department. Financial contributions designated to the Lake Lure Community to help provide emergency supplies, rebuild homes and critical support to families can be made directly to: https://givebutter.com/westernnc or text NCSTRONG to 53555.
The borough has adopted the Kitchen family from Tryon, North Carolina, parents and eight children ranging in age from 1 to 15 who have been displaced. The borough has direct contact with a local non-profit, Força Foundation in helping this family find a temporary home. –
Rosemary Ryan
All these coordinated efforts are being led by the Highlands Volunteer First Aid, Fire Departments, Highlands Police Department and OEM and Rosemary Ryan of the First Aid and Hope for Highlands President who is putting her experience and organization skills to work getting donations and aid. Rosemary said, “I’ve been in contact with Tammy Tappan, the boots-on-the-ground volunteer in Lake Lure, who is assisting with the relief efforts. Many families are currently in shelters or makeshift accommodations, they need our help.” Some of the most critical needs, she said, are for blankets, sweatshirts, toiletries, personal hygiene products, diapers, cleaning supplies, bottled water, non-perishable food, diapers, baby formula, flashlights, batteries and battery packs.
Highlands Mayor Carolyn Broullon
In inviting everyone in the borough to help neighbors in North Carolina facing so much loss, Mayor Carolyn Broullon said “as survivors ourselves, remember how Highlands was devastated by Super Storm Sandy–12 years ago, we know what these communities are enduring. Remember our gratitude when others stepped up to help? Please join us wrapping our arms around Lake Lure, North Carolina. “We’ve been in their shoes; we know what it’s like to lose everything so let’s pull together and help those hurting.”
Valerie Montecalvo of her Family Foundation, in inviting everyone to participate in the borough’s aid, said, “These are very resilient folks; but their loss is tremendous—we are all in this together and we can provide life-saving assistance to those who need it most.”
Donations of supplies can be dropped off at Highlands Borough Police Department now until October 15. For questions or a need to pick up donation, contact Rosemary Ryan at the Highlands First Aid (732) 778-9267 or Cynthia Fair at the Montecalvo Family of Companies (732) 738-6000 ext. 214. For further information on the Montecalvo Family Foundation contact Cynthia Fair at cynthiaf@bayshorerecycling.com
