April 19, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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PHOTOCOURTESYOFEQUI-PHOTO Thoroughbred Judges Case, one of the first arrivals at the opening of the Monmouth Park Stable Area in Oceanport, checks out his surroundings from his stall Monday. More...

Boro Council approves $20M budget

Lewis: Commercial tax appeals impacted 2008 budget
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The Borough Council approved a $20.1 million 2007 municipal budget at its regular meeting last week. More...

Spring Clean Sweep set for this Sunday

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Residents who participate in the township's Spring Clean Sweep will have their hard work rewarded with the latest in environmentally correct fashion - a free T-shirt made of recycled plastics and cotton. More...

Marine life focus of Ocean Film & Arts Fest

Marine wildlife and surfing are the themes of the first Ocean Film & Arts Festival, which will take place Wednesday, April 25, at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre in West Long Branch. More...

Demonstration a call to contribute to peace

Organizers aim to foster a 'commitment to peace'
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - - Against a backdrop of the war in Iraq and random acts of violence in communities throughout the nation, members of the Monmouth University community made a statement for peace this week. More...

Housing alliance hosts fundraiser

The Affordable Housing Alliance, Eatontown, formerly the Monmouth Housing Alliance, a leading advocate, provider and builder of affordable housing, will host a Casino Night to raise funds for its latest project in Neptune's Redevelopment dist More...

Lincroft man hopes to replace Oxley as sheriff

Republican Peters plans to face Guadagno in June 5 primary
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - After feeling slighted by his party's leaders, a Lincroft man has decided to run in a primary for Monmouth County sheriff. More...

Letters

Fort's recreational areas must remain public

There was a time, before the tragic events of 9/11, when the general public could enjoy some of Fort Monmouth's recreational facilities. More...

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Opinion

State at risk, part 2: Chance to save critters

Michelle S. Byers

Guest Column One of the limits on our language is that words don't always convey the full story. More...

Greg Bean

Coda We'd all feel better if the punishment fit the crime There was a while in the last decade when, in addition to my newspaper work, I wrote mystery novels. Four of them were published by St. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Kathleen R. Keil Mrs. Keil, 50, of Ocean Township, died April 5, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. born in Hoboken, she resided in Ocean Township the past 27 years. More...

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Schools

District will register kindergarten, 1st grade

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - The school district will hold a second round of registration for children who will enter kindergarten or first grade in September 2007 May 2-4, 9-11:30 a.m., at each of the district's three elementary schools. More...

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Promoting peace

JEFF GRANIT staff Members of the Monmouth University community participated in the "Demonstration to Promote Peace" organized by Peace@Monmouth and held Tuesday on the West Long Branch campus to promote peace through speeches, readings and song. More...

Unger: Fees keep families off beaches

Public hearing on fee ordinance set for April 24 at 8 p.m. More...

Thinking globally, acting locally

Scout organized Global Warming Awareness Fair
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - - A local Girl Scout's efforts to heighten awareness of global warming in her West Long Branch community have been recognized with a statewide environmental award. More...

Planners OK first phase of Broadway Arts Center

Architect: Project aims to create a residential urban community
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - Plans to redevelop the downtown Broadway sector as an arts and entertainment district were approved by the city Planning Board last week. More...

Retirement sets stage for police promotions

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Pro-motions and the appointment of a new officer have been announced by the borough police department following the retirement of Lt. Richard E. Stahl after 33 years of service. More...

Notes

The seven railroad lines that once served Long Branch will be the topic of the Long Branch Historical Association meeting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at city hall on Broadway. More...

Searching for peace through dialogue

The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought is the sponsor of the eighth Shanti (Peace) Lecture that will be held Sunday, April 29, from 4-6 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. More...

Bulletin Board

Rummage, white elephant sale at church

First Presbyterian Church, Cedar and Hoey avenues, Long Branch, will hold a rummage and "white elephant" sale April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. for more information, call the church office at (732) 229-2762. More...

Borough to mark 100th year in 2008

WEST LONG BRANCH - The borough is gearing up for a birthday celebration to mark its centennial in 2008. Through the years West Long Branch has been part of Shrewsbury, Eatontown, Branchburg, Hoppertown and Mechanicsville. More...

Volunteers urged to help with homeless pets

The online database of homeless pets, Petfinder.com, reminds residents National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, and is encouraging individuals to volunteer to help homeless pets. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

The Monmouth University Department of Music and Theatre Arts will present its annual spring concert, "A Concert for Peace," Friday at 8 p.m. in the university's Pollak Theatre. Tickets are $10 at the door only. More...

Cast of SchoolHouse Rock! Running Rabbit Family Theatre (RRFT) will premiere "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch, and Two River Theater in Red Bank. More...

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Sports

Rumson's Podesta keeps tennis all in the family

Third generation player is No. 1 in his age group
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Nicolas Podesta doesn't believe in half measures.Whether it's in the classroom (where he's an A-plus student at the Ranney School), playing a pretty mean piano, or on the tennis courts, Podesta wants "to do it to my best." That appro More...

Pitching the key for young Green Wave team

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Long Branch High School baseball team has done nothing to surprise its coach thus far. Now in his 10th year at the helm, V.J. More...

Monmouth's throwers lead Hawks to UVA win

Monmouth University has assembled a powerful throwing lineup that has put the field back in track and field. More...

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