March 1, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Black history celebration

Clockwise from top: Azeem Jackson throws some punches as he impersonates Muhammad Ali during a Black History Month celebration at the Morris Avenue School, Long Branch, Friday. More...

Legal services hosts open house in Long Branch

Public law firm serves low- and fixed-income clients
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Ocean Monmouth Legal Services Inc. (OMLS) hosted an open house at its new Long Branch location last week to highlight the legal aid available to local community members. More...

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Georgina Nembhard, Ocean Township, races to a second-place finish in the 55-meter dash at the Meet of Champions in Toms River. More...

Resident faults city on ADA beach access

Mayor says access rules impact only new development
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - A city resident has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of senior citizens and disabled residents of the city he says have been denied beach access. More...

League hosts eminent domain panel

The Monmouth County League of Women Voters, composed of three local area leagues, is sponsoring a forum to present a variety of views and positions on the issue of eminent domain. The event will be held Wednesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Letters

Thanks to those who helped fire victims

As residents of the Fountains condominiums in Sea Bright, my husband and I want to thank the many people and agencies that came to our aid on Monday morning, Feb. 5, when we awoke to a fire of unimaginable ferocity. More...

State must meet demand for affordable housing

A recent appellate court decision that voided the state's guidelines for affordable housing was an essential step in getting back on course to providing homes for New Jersey's low- and moderate-income workers. K. More...

Residents urged to sign funding reform petition

No matter what your political affiliation, I urge all taxpayers to sign the state education funding reform petition available at your local town hall. This petition is asking Gov. More...

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Arts / Zest

Concert features women composers in musical theater

8th annual 'Honoring Women Composers' to take place March 4
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Wouldn't it be loverly if the music of women composers was played so often that there was no need for a special concert honoring them? More...

An unflinching eye

'Premier Coup," an exhibition of paintings by Francis Cunningham, will open Friday at Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank. The show runs through March 28, with an opening reception Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. More...

In the Arts

Phoenix Productions will present the musical "Camelot" at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank March 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. More...

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Sports

Late-game steals seal RBC's win over Rumson

Defense dominates in 34-31 triumph
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

In keeping with the topsy-turvy world that is Shore Conference girls basketball this winter, Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven proved that very little separates the best teams. More...

Falcons, Cox brothers have golden day at MOC

Charles wins 400; Monmouth boys break 4x400 record

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Monmouth Regional opponents learned the hard way that no lead is safe in the 4x400 relay. More...

RBR's Waite wins MOC 1,600-meter championship

Wins closest race of the day in dramatic fashion
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

When Dennie Waite peeked out of the corner of his eye and saw that Summit's Stephen Hankinson wasn't going to catch him, the magnitude of what he was about to accomplish first hit him. More...

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Tenant sues to block eminent domain

Hearing in Superior Court in Freehold Friday at 10 a.m.
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

A Long Branch tenant is taking legal action in an attempt to save his home, and ultimately his neighborhood, from condemnation for a private redevelopment project. Attorney Barbara J. More...

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First-grader Jamie Garcia impersonates baseball legend Jackie Robinson during a Black History Month program at Morris Avenue School in Long Branch on Feb. 23. More...

Villapiano will run for Senate in 11th District

Cites redevelopment of Fort Monmouth as a major concern

ASBURY PARK - A familiar hat was tossed in the ring Friday when John A. Villapiano announced he will run for election to the state Senate from the 11th District. More...

Home may be taken for Pier Village parking lot

Council slated to introduce ordinance taking two properties
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Additional public parking approved for the Pier Village redevelopment project could involve the taking of a private home on Melrose Terrace through eminent domain. More...

Beachfront suit won't go to supreme court ... yet

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - An attempt to put the issue of eminent domain in the city before the state Supreme Court has fallen short, according to the attorney for the owners of an oceanfront property. Although attorney William J. More...

Fort reuse authority hires accountant

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) has finally hired an accountant. Beverlee M. Akerblom, of Shrewsbury, was hired at the FMERPA monthly meeting on Feb. 21, at a salary of $67,000. More...

Celebrating the Year of the Pig

Teachers explain the stories/customs behind Chinese New Year
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

As the second new moon arrives, the Chinese get ready to welcome a new year. More...

Bulletin Board

Entries sought for Ocean Student Photo Contest

The Third Annual Ocean Student Photo Contest for high school students in Monmouth and Ocean counties is currently accepting entries. Pictures must be submitted by March 17 and will be judged locally at that time. More...

Eatontown Elks to hold dinner, St. Patty's event

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Eatontown Lodge 2402 will hold a roast beef dinner with salad and dessert March 2 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lodge at 216 Broad St. Dinners are held the first Friday of each month. More...

Notes Around Town

Family Game Night will be held at the Ocean Township Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 701 Deal Road, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring games to share. There is no charge. More...

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Opinion

Coda

New state budget has a few small omissions
Greg Bean

My grandfather, who once worked as the administrator of a state government institution, told me about a technique used at budget time called "shooting the cocker spaniel." "Here's how it works," he said. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Edward James Kelsey Mr. Kelsey, 60, of Freehold, died Feb. 15, 2007, at home. He was born in Long Branch. Prior to retiring, he worked as an information systems director for New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. More...

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Schools

Essay wins classroom makeover

Shaheed Meyers, an eighth-grade student at Long Branch Middle School, took third place in a national essay competition titled "Expo Classroom Makeover." In his essay, he explained why his teacher, Candice Bidner, seventh-grade teacher a More...

Teaching students to 'believe they can'

Ocean Township High School (OTHS) teacher Judith Geller is one of only two recipients of the 2007 AP Outstanding Teacher Award in the Middle States. More...

Shore Players to present 'Pirates of Penzance'

Taking a cue from the Oscars, the Shore Players will roll out the red carpet for the first performance of the musical "Pirates of Penzance" at Shore Regional High School, West, Long Branch. More...

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