September 13, 2002 RSS feed / Front Page

More prepared, but unknowns remain

A year after attacks, emergency management looks far different

Stan Dzuiba figured he would have his hands full after seeing the second plane hit the south tower on Sept. 11, 2001. More...

Two teachers to remain at Walpack

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Gate is put up, blocking beach-access easement

City officials have cited owner for constructing gate without a permit

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Boro urged to consider geese control options

Town has contracted to have dog chase birds from Franklin Lake area

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~ Notes Around Town ~

The Amerigo Vespucci Society will hold its 2002 cocktail party tonight at Branches in West Long Branch to raise money for the Columbus Day parade. The party will also honor John Brockriede, who was chosen to be the grand marshal of the parade. More...

A year later

Gone soldiering: Parents wait for son

This story has a happy ending even though it involves the kind of altruistic sacrifice that parents make when they send a child off to war. More...

A year later

County agencies preparing
for future terror incidents
Response teams trained
for radiation, biological
and chemical weapons

For local county officials it is not a question of if, but when, their resources will be tested by another terrorist attack in the region. More...

Z•E•S•TFOR LIVING 9/11 victims: Who they were, not how they died

Sketch artist creates
portraits for those
who lost loved ones

The photographs show them in the prime of their lives More...

Letters

Council receives Howard Commons plan

Public hearing on
potential uses for former
military site set for Oct. 9

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Dale Street is not the only site for flooding in Long Branch

I am writing this letter in response to the cover page article of the Aug. More...

Heart walk chairs urge participation in fight

If a loved one, co-worker or friend collapsed in front of you, unresponsive and not breathing, would you know what to do? Would you know to call 911 immediately? More...

Obituaries

OBITUARIES

Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. More...

Resolution enforces Soprano’s retirement

School board votes against accepting résumé from current superintendent

Members of the Eatontown Board of Education went toe-to-toe in testy debate Monday night on whether to allow Schools Superintendent Robert J. Soprano to apply for his present job in their search for a new superintendent. More...

Photo

VERONICA YANKOWSKI Patrolman Charlie Simonelli relaxes and shares a joke with Toshisona Davis,7, at the back-to-school picnic in Long Branch on Saturday. More...

County cracking down as drought drags on

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is urging residents and businesses to improve efforts to comply with drought restrictions or face the consequences. More...

Boro officials eager to settle sports feud

Council concerned about possible violations
of Green Acres rules

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business

Independent evaluation of Hook plan sought
Pallone meets with
group opposed to
Fort Hancock proposal

Gov. James E. McGreevey and Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-N.J., have jointly called for an independent evaluation of a private developer More...

From the Dewey Decimal System to DVDs 40 years of library work culminated with serving as director for borough

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A year later

Towns to reflect on 9/11 and remember victims

A year has passed. While the nation has worked hard to overcome the devastating blow dealt its people on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have also had to contemplate just how they will commemorate the infamous date in history and honor its victims. More...

A year later

The complicated journey toward healing
One year later,
people affected by attacks still struggle with loss

Charles D. Brown III calls trauma "a normal response to abnormal events." And he should know. More...

Editorials

Gate has got to go

Whether it serves some useful purpose or not, the gate put up blocking a city beach access point in Elberon must come down. More...

Politicians’ letters policy revised

While Greater Media Newspapers has some clearly defined policies regarding letters to the editor from sitting politicians and candidates during the campaign season, it appears to be time to clarify at least one aspect of our policy during the normal More...

Sports

Shore Regional ready for another championship run

Of all the divisions in the Shore Conference this year, none may be more wide open than the National Division. More...

Monmouth looks to build on progress made last year

Golden Falcons open at Manchester Saturday

Monmouth Regional High School head football coach Bob Merola thinks the number 20 may be the key to this season for his Golden Falcons. More...

Ocean looks to make its mark in Constitution Division

Spartans open up in Lakewood Saturday

The Ocean Township Spartans join a new division against previously unseen opponents this season, but their goals remain the same More...