April 6, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Schools lose $2.2M in Abbott funding

Will voters reject $83.7M budget for 2nd year?
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Cuts in Abbott district funding by the state mean the Long Branch school district will lose $2.2 million in Abbott funds for the 2006-2007 school year, according to the district superintendent. More...

UEZ reform may have effect on Long Branch

Corzine budget aims to maintain funding, curb fraud and abuse
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- Reform of the state%27s Urban Enterprise Zone Program is on the agenda of Gov. John S. Corzine and could affect more than three dozen municipalities across the state, including Long Branch. More...

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Kindergartner Tanayshia Chatmon crawls through a tunnel during an assembly held by Liberty Science Center at the Amerigo A. Anastasia School, Long Branch, on March 31. More...

In the Arts

The International Center at Brookdale Community College will host free screenings of "Hotel Rwanda" Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and "Kandahar" April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More...

Asbury Park author readings

Five writers will present the works of well-known authors with a connection to Asbury Park in a special event to benefit the city%27s historical society. More...

Boro man released on $2M bond

MONMOUTH BEACH - A borough resident was released last week on a $2 million bond after being charged with "using extortionate means targeting members of the Yemeni expatriate community" in the Greater New York City area "to collect extensions of credi More...

Letters

Letters

Campaign targets alcohol abuse among youth

On March 28, approximately 100 concerned parents, teens, educators, law enforcement and community members came together to discuss an issue that has had a place on our local front pages all too often - all these concerned people came together to seri More...

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Schools

SRHS board introduces $13.2M budget

Of four sending towns, Sea Bright would see largest tax hike
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The smallest of Shore Regional High School%27s sending towns could see the largest tax hike if district voters accept the regional Board of Education%27s proposed $13.2 million budget for academic year 2006-07 later this month. More...

Eatontown school budget up by 3.5 cents

Board adopts $18.2M budget; voters will have say on April 18
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - District taxpayers would see their property taxes rise by about 3.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation if they approve the Board of Education%27s budget of nearly $18.2 million for the 2006-07 academic year. More...

Ocean Twp. parochial school to be regional

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - The students, parents and staff of St. Mary of the Assumption School were informed on March 30 that the school will reopen in September as a regional entity with a new name and the support of four area parishes. More...

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Area mayors mulling loss of fort resources

Firefighters, first responders now aid host communities
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Inside the gates of Fort Monmouth lies a small, yet sprawling city. More...

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Nita Batal watches kindergartner Rachel Scheburt squeeze a tennis ball through a segment of "intestine" during a "Little Dragon%27s Digestive System" assembly presented by Liberty Science Center at the Amerigo A. More...

Monmouth U students 'Take Back the Night'

Students advised to support, protect, confide in each other
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH -- At the culmination of the "Take Back the Night" march staged at Monmouth University last week, candles held by about 200 students illuminated the darkness near the steps of Woodrow Wilson Hall. More...

Public advocate will study eminent domain

Chen says exam may include site visits, community outreach
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH -- New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald Chen will examine the use of eminent domain for private development in municipalities throughout the state, including in Long Branch. More...

Writing poetry as a process of discovery

Poet will read from 'The Dancing Bear' April 18 at Brookdale
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

Some poets write to capture an emotion, others to celebrate an event. Laura McCullough%27s poetry helps her explore obsessions. More...

'Anything but Typical' exhibit in Allenhurst

An exhibit of works by W. Carl Burger has opened at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst. More...

37th humanitarian awards dinner honorees

The New Jersey National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ-NJ) hosted its 37th annual Jersey Shore Chapter Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the Sheraton in Eatontown this week. More...

Bulletin Board

Notes Around Town

Boy Scout Troop 70 of Oakhurst held its Spring Court of Honor March 14 and recognized Adam Ardakanian, James Devine, Jeffrey Hunt and Greg Johnson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2005. More...

Council OKs contracts for summer concerts

Long Branch officials approved musical performance contracts for the city%27s summer entertainment programs last week. More...

Orientation for hospice volunteers April 8

Vitas 1 Meridian Road, Eatontown, will hold a five-hour volunteer orientation class April 8 at 9 a.m. Materials and meals will be provided for free. More...

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Sports

New faces, same expectations for CBA team

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

The Christian Brothers Academy baseball team returns only four varsity starters - three position players and a pitcher - from last year%27s outstanding team. More...

Monmouth women in the hunt for NEC title

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Monmouth University Hawks are working hard to get over the .500 mark, but don%27t let their record fool you. More...

Looking forward

Red Bank Catholic%27s Lindsay Smith battles with Howell%27s Stephanie Regina during the Caseys%27 19-7 win at Dorbrook Park, Colts Neck, Monday. RBC is now 2-0. More...

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