April 26, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

MTOTSA brief: City gave control to developers

City's brief says eminent domain use is 'proper'
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

The city of Long Branch unlawfully ceded its power of eminent domain to a private developer, according to a brief filed by attorneys representing a group of Long Branch homeowners. More...

Cooking for a cause

Local mayors helped prepare a meal for mothers and children living at Spring House, a transitional home in Eatontown, April 19. More...

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Oakhurst's Christopher Lauria, 8, a member of Cub Scout Pack 70, helps clean up around Deal Lake April 22 during the Ocean Township Clean Sweep. More...

On Campus

Katelyn Laufenberg, Long Branch, was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor society at a ceremony in mid April at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. More...

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Long Branch's Kyle Smith, 7, participated in the Long Branch Youth Fishing Derby, held at Lake Takanassee April 21. More...

One in six women are sexual assault victims

According to the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN), every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted. Although anyone can be a victim of sexual assault, nine out of 10 rape victims are female. More...

Borough eyes purchase of Donovan's Reef

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

SEA BRIGHT -The borough is moving forward with plans to purchase the landmark Donovan's Reef on Ocean Avenue. More...

Arts / Zest

Summer starts with Art in the Park

On Sunday, Long Branch officially opens the summer season with the ninth Art in the Park show at West End Park. This year, the Long Branch Arts Council joins the Long Branch Historical Association in sponsoring the popular event. More...

The view through the lens in Monmouth

Exhibit showcases photos by Monmouth Museum member groups

Fine art photography, like other visual art forms, is thriving in Monmouth County. So much so, that the Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center has devoted an exhibit to photographs from member arts organizations. More...

Celebrating the unique heritage of the Shore

PHOTOS BY ARETE BOUHLAS

The unique history and culture of the Jersey Shore is the subject of a new exhibit that opens Sunday at the Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway. More...

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Sports

Bulldogs get second shot at Shore tomorrow

Show their strength in win over Ocean Township
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

You'll have to excuse the Rumson-Fair Haven girl's lacrosse players if they've been looking ahead to tomorrow's scheduled game. You see, the Bulldogs have looked like an elite team all season, with just one slip-up on their resume. More...

Matera, Behan inspire young Brookdale squad

Baseball team is ranked No. 6 in the country
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brookdale Community College's young baseball team couldn't have asked for two better leaders than sophomores Paddy Matera and Joe Behan. More...

Scannapieco gets overdue NJCAA Hall of Fame nod

Bo Scannapieco hasn't had time to reflect on his latest milestone - induction into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame. More...

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Voters reject city school budget for fourth year

Taxpayers still must ante up $30.3M for schools
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Although Long Branch voters rejected the school budget by a margin of more than 100 votes last week, the $84.1 million school spending plan could still stand, according to the district superintendent. More...

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Mathias Babson, 5, West Long Branch, waits for a bite during the Long Branch Youth Fishing Derby held at Lake Takanassee April 21. More...

Running to celebrate life

Marathoner battles brain tumor by building stamina
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - As runners gather at the Long Branch shore Sunday to take on the challenge of the Long Branch Marathon, one man will be running the race for another reason - to celebrate his life. More...

May 8 Ocean Township election uncontested

Candidates cite financial stability, quality of services
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - For the first time, there are no challengers for mayor or for council seats in the upcoming municipal election and Mayor William F. Larkin thinks that indicates residents are happy with the current administration. More...

Boro seeks state funding for repair of eroded seawall

DEP awaiting estimate; state to pay 75% of cost
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

MONMOUTH BEACH - Mayor Susan Howard and Commissioner Kim Guadagno were joined by Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-Monmouth) last Thursday at a press conference at the Shores Condominium to discuss the condition of the sea wall there. More...

LBHA seeks state funds to rebuild Garfield Court

City could break ground on 140-unit project in October
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - The Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) has applied for state funding to support the redevelopment of one its affordable housing complexes. More...

No-growth policy a must for Monmouth University

Letter to Monmouth University President Paul Gaffney II:We read with interest your recent "Neighbor to Neighbor" newsletter to the citizens and residents of Long Branch. More...

Donate when you see the yellow vests

The Knights of Columbus of the state of New Jersey will be collecting statewide for people with developmental disabilities the weekend of April 26-29. The first principle of the order is charity. More...

Town Web sites seen as portal to open gov't.

Report recommends user-friendly sites for towns statewide
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Municipal Web sites can be important tools in promoting open and efficient government, but most fall far short of that goal, according to Tinton Falls Councilman Michael Skudera. More...

Bulletin Board

Center announces blood drives scheduled for May

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + May 10 from 3-7 p.m., a Shrewsbury Boro Community Drive at Shrewsbury Boro School, 20 Obre Place + May 16 from 6-9 p.m. at St. More...

Support groups, fair at center during May

Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will host the Mother-to-Mother support group May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 10-11:30 a.m. The free group is for new mothers, fathers, and children age newborn to six months. More...

'Legendary Links Golf Raffle' tickets available

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, Denville, is selling tickets to its "Legendary Links Golf Raffle" with the drawing May 23. There will be 1,000 tickets sold, priced at $100 each. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Marianna Piccolo Gencarelli Mrs. Gencarelli, 53, of Middletown, died April 5, 2007, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. More...

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Schools

Voters defeat WLB school district budget

Council approves $8.7M municipal spending plan
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The school district's $10.8 million school budget was defeated at the polls last week by a margin of more than 100 votes. More...

A survivor is living history

On Tuesday, March 27, Long Branch Middle School seventh-grade students were invited to a special assembly where they had the honor of meeting Abe Chapnick, a Holocaust survivor. More...

Poetry and coffee at the high school

A "coffeehouse" was held at Long Branch High School the evening of March 21. It was an opportunity for students to showcase their talents including singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments and reading poems. More...

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