March 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Long Branch urged to combat global warming

LONG BRANCH - A city resident and Sierra Club member has asked Long Branch to join towns across the nation in becoming one of the environmental group's "Cool Cities." At the City Council's Feb. More...

N.J. still sorting out legal details of civil unions

Whether institution is recognized elsewhere varies from state to state

Same-sex couples all over New Jersey applied for civil union licenses when a new law that allows them to took effect recently. More...

Long Branch ordinance sanctions civil unions

LONG BRANCH - Last week's City Council meeting marked an "historic moment," according to a council member, when an ordinance was introduced to permit civil union licenses to be issued by the city. More...

Sandy Hook not included in Gateway design competition

Project aims to turn park unit into an iconic national park

A recently announced international design competition seeking to create a new vision for Gateway National Recreation Area, will not directly affect Sandy Hook, an administrator of one of the sponsoring organizations said Monday. More...

Celeb will appear at luncheon

Media personality Wendy Williams will make an appearance at The Ocean Chapter of Drifters Inc. luncheon fashion show Saturday at Branches, West Long Branch. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. More...

Notes

The Student Council at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch presented a $1,000 check to Madonna House in Neptune during the holiday season. The donation was used to purchase presents for disadvantaged children. More...

Kean calls for end to eminent domain abuse

LONG BRANCH - Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (R-11) called for changes in the state's eminent domain laws - including a more rigorous standard for property condemnation - at a town meeting in Long Branch last week. More...

Pirates of Penzance

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff The Shore Players rehearse for their upcoming production of "The Pirates of Penzance" at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch. The musical opened March 2 and will be performed this weekend, March 9 and 10. More...

Four will vie for three BOE seats

LONG BRANCH - Four candidates are vying for three open seats in the Long Branch School District Board of Education election in April. Three incumbents are being challenged by one newcomer for the open three-year terms on the board. More...

Reservation due for SPCA event March 23

The Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown, will hold a casino night/dinner-dance March 31 at 7 p.m. at Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle. Reservation deadline is March 23. More...

Letters

Forced relocation harms seniors, communities

I'm hoping you might let me share with your readers the following stark findings of the N.J. More...

Quakers support call to end death penalty

The Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, in our Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business on Feb. More...

Open space will disappear without preservation trust

As unbelievable as this may sound, some say all the developable land in the state could be completely developed in 25 years or so, while Monmouth County has markedly less time - open space here will be gone here in less than seven years. More...

Arts / Zest

Museum exhibit marks Youth Art Month

For the 15th year, the Monmouth Museum will celebrate Youth Art Month with an exhibit of children's art, which will run through March 25. More...

Photo contest captures favorite places in N.J.

The next photo you take anywhere in New Jersey impressive enough to don a picture frame might also make its way into the New Jersey Countryside Magazine and on its Web site. More...

Basie theater is beneficiary of preservation grants

RED BANK. - The Count Basie Theatre is one of two New Jersey landmarks that will receive grant funds to continue restoration projects. More...

Sports

Spartans play big role in Shore's dominance

Menditto captures 145-pound title amid controversy

For years now, fans of Shore Conference wrestling have been touting the overall depth and talent of the conference, with many claiming that the very best wrestling New Jersey has to offer is located right here in the center of the state. More...

Cox wins Eastern States, 4x400 relay team is third

The indoor track and field season has been all about time for Monmouth Regional's Charles Cox. The Golden Falcon speedster has wanted to run faster with each race, and he has done just that. More...

Shore Athletic Club names its 2007 award-winners

New Jersey high school state cross country champions Craig Forys of Colts Neck and Danielle Tauro of Southern Regional were among the track and field athletes recognized by the Shore Athletic Club. More...

Night at the opera

CHRIS KELLY staff The Shore Players of Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch, rehearse a scene from "The Pirates of Penzance," which will be performed March 9 and 10. More...

Developer: Bwy. Arts will unite community

Project mgr. says arts/retail district will create over 400 jobs

The developers of the downtown Broadway area in Long Branch are expected to appear before the city's Planning Board this month for approval of a $315 million mixed-use redevelopment project. At the Feb. More...

Ferraina recognized for schools' use of technology

LONG BRANCH - Long Branch Superintendent of Schools Joseph M. Ferraina is being honored for using technology as an educational tool for students in the city's public school district. More...

Red Bank man suspect in Long Branch stabbings

RED BANK - - A Red Bank man was arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of two Long Branch residents. Juan Jacinto Palapa, 19, West Street, was taken into custody Feb. More...

Fort reuse panel waiting for RFPs to come back

Public Input Committee formed to gather input on specific topics

A big step forward has been taken in the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. More...

Wine tasting to benefit legion's 'Heroes' program

LONG BRANCH - The American Legion Post 325 in Eatontown, in conjunction with Ocean Wine & Spirits, Ocean Township, is holding a fundraiser Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Piccolo Forno in West End, Long Branch. More...

Court: Tenant can't fight redevelopment

Lawson rules renter lacks standing to block sale of home

LONG BRANCH - The attorney representing a Long Branch tenant may appeal a recent Superior Court ruling that permits the condemnation of the oceanfront home he lives in. On Friday, Judge Lawrence M. More...

County human services department restructured

Monmouth County Freeholder Robert D. Clifton has announced a restructuring at the Monmouth County Department of Human Services that consolidates a number of divisions and eliminates one senior management position. More...

Children hurt in school bus accident

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - One student suffered a broken nose and four others had minor complaints after a school bus accident Feb. 26 at 8:37 a.m. More...

Youth volunteers prepare for simulation shelter drill

The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter youth volunteers of Monmouth and Ocean counties are preparing to participate in a shelter simulation March 16 that will train them to act as if a real disaster is occurring and perform all functions More...

You're the lucky winner ... lottery scams

New Jersey - - "Congratulations! Your name was attached to a ticket that was recently drawn - winning $315,000!" Sound familiar? More...

Bulletin Board

Gala benefits hospice program

"Chairs for Charity," an auction and gala sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), will take place Sunday, March 11. The event will benefit Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center. More...

Tickets on sale now for church's breakfast

Oceanport United Methodist Church will hold a pancake breakfast March 10 from 8-10 a.m. (snow date March 17). The menu will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $4 in advance, and $5 at the door. More...

CPC's 'Peter Bry Clinical Training' March 23

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown, will present the 2007 "Peter Bry Clinical Training" March 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. More...

Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda The happiest man in all Monmouth County It doesn't take a clairvoyant to figure out that Victor Scudiery, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party, is one happy camper these days. More...

Obituaries

Hannah McLeod Carnright Chappell

Mrs. Chappell, 97, of Tinton Falls, died Feb. 24, 2007. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she resided in Newark, Bloomfield, and Shrewsbury before relocating to Tinton Falls in 2004. Mrs. More...

Delia "Delie" M. Tise Lemm

Mrs. Lemm, 102, of Melrose, Minn., died Jan. 16, 2007, at Pine Villa Care Center, Melrose. Born in Melrose, she relocated to Canada in the early 1900s prior to relocating to Melrose. She was the co-owner and operator of Tise's Bar, Melrose. More...

Schools

On Campus

Air Force Airman Tahime C. Green has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2004 graduate of Long Branch High School, he is the son of Debra Williams of Long Branch. William D. More...

On Campus

Stacy R. Beharry, Long Branch, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Keystone College, La Plume, Pa. More...

Business

Junkologist survives cancer, shipwreck and competition

Second Hand Lil's owner Hughes, 77, not the retiring type

KEYPORT - Like so many of the antique and castaway things she surrounds herself with, 77-year-old borough resident Lilliana Hughes is a survivor. More...