January 26, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Circle of friendship embraces Honduran orphan

Group of Arc members support Honduran girl with Down syndrome

A 7-year-old girl with Down syndrome in Honduras has the financial support and the good will of new friends here in Monmouth County. More...

Boro looks at doubling COAH fee for builders

Ordinance would hike fee to 1 percent of assessed value

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Construction board finds landlord liable for fines

Attorney says he will appeal finding in favor of city

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1 percent rise sought in town’s budget cap

West Long Branch to increase spending limit to 3.5 percent overall

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Community’s strengths are the anti-drug

Twp. adopts new drug & alcohol program

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Students arrested for underage drinking

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Notes Around Town

Ocean Township Environmental Commission will hold a More...

Greater Media Newspapers purchases Latinos Unidos

Greater Media Newspapers Inc. has announced the purchase of Latinos Unidos, a 25,000 circulation, monthly Spanish language newspaper serving Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. More...

Letters

Thanks extended to supporters of ACR218

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have contacted my office regarding their support for a special session in the legislature to consider property tax relief and reform. More...

Eliminate tolls by raising gas tax

As the state Legislature begins to brood over budget difficulties, Citizens Against Tolls is greatly concerned about the waste of multiple millions of dollars spent on collecting Garden State Parkway tolls. More...

Council restricts comment on redevelopment

I find it rude and disturbing that Mayor Adam Schneider and the City Council/Redevelopment Agency will now take discussions and debates on the redevelopment projects in Long Branch away from the proper forum. More...

Business

EMACC unveils new logo at start of 77th year

The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce has begun its 77th year with a new logo and a streamlined mission statement. More...

Business Briefs

Monmouth Legal Secretaries Association will hold its next monthly meeting Feb. 3 at the Holiday Inn, Hope Road, Tinton Falls. All are welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Superior Court Judge Lawrence M. Lawson. More...

Commuters say proposed fare hikes are off the rails

NJ Transit: rising fuel, security costs left $60M budget gap

A proposed fare hike by NJ Transit has commuters grumbling and contemplating other forms of transportation More...

L.B. Concordance has a place to call home

Office space makes resources accessible to the community

The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) has an official space to call home and will open its doors to the community today. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staffThe weekend snowstorm made for perfect sledding for Lauren Andersen, 2, and Collin Andersen, 5, who took a wild ride down Wolf Hill in Oceanport on Tuesday. More...

The weather outside is frightful, but the art is so delightful

MCAC juried show features 75 works in wide range of media

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Nerve transplant patient already showing progress

Rare surgery aims to restore use of arm paralyzed in accident

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Planners pave way for age-restricted housing

WEST LONG BRANCH - Zoning revisions that could permit age-restricted housing in three different locations could be on tap as the Planning Board chairman and the architect of the town More...

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CHRIS KELLY staffAfter weeks of mild temperatures, winter finally struck the Shore area, with some towns recording more than a foot of snow. Local roadways became dangerous, such as the intersection of Route 36 and Wykoff Road (shown above), on Jan. More...

Boro hoping for state funds for downtown plan

Plans moving ahead to improve Main Street aesthetics and economics

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Bulletin Board

Reservations now taken for food, wine tasting

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Group meetings, reiki program slated at center

Monmouth Medical Center will host the support group Kids Need Support, Too, for children and adolescents with family members diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses, Feb. 2 from 7-8 p.m. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Erminia Raimondi DeSantis Mrs. DeSantis, 91, of Long Branch, died Jan. 22 at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Vallefiorita, Italy, she was a lifelong resident of the Shore area. Mrs. More...

Sports

Green Wave back in contention

Long Branch boys play their way to share of division lead

After taking over a team that went 7-15 last year playing in the Shore More...

Monmouth boys are on the bubble

Lady Falcons gear up for pair of showdowns

The Monmouth Regional boys basketball team is in the midst of its most crucial week of the season. More...

Long Branch to send 16 alumni to Hall of Fame

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