June 21, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Taxpayer revolt brewing in Elberon

Group collects funds, mulls recall of mayor, council

A grassroots taxpayer protest is being planned by a group of residents of the Elberon section of Long Branch in the wake of a recent citywide reassessment that doubled, and in many cases tripled, property values in their neighborhoods. More...

Council ups limits on seasonal housing

Some residents protest stricter CO ordinance

LONG BRANCH - The City Council amended its zoning ordinances last week to limit single-family homes throughout the entire city to one certificate of occupancy (CO) per year. More...

Second Annual Count Basie Theatre Awards

Local schools dominated the Second Annual Basie Awards, which recognize excellence in dramatic and musical theater productions in Monmouth County high schools, and the actors, directors, musicians, choreographers and crews who create them. More...

Local sites on list of top buildings & places

TRENTON - - Eighteen Monmouth County sites have made the list of the state's 150 Top Buildings and Places compiled by The American Institute of Architects of New Jersey (AIA). More...

Public weighs in on future of Ft. Monmouth

Special interests, homeless, veterans among concerns

West Long Branch - - Monmouth University in West Long Branch played host to several hundred people last week who attended the first public forum of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA). More...

Woman charged with unlicensed dentistry

On June 12, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office arrested and charged Yerlin Gil, 34, of Long Branch, with unlicensed practice of dentistry, a third-degree crime. More...

VNA awards honor service to community

RED BANK - Janice Androsiglio has been named 2007 Nurse of the Year by the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ). More...

In the Service

Army Reserve Pvt. Lori L. Lugos has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. A 1998 graduate of Long Branch High School, she is the daughter of Bonnie Weber of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. More...

Letters

'We the people' no longer matter

The city of Long Branch serves as a microcosm for our entire nation, government, economy and future. More...

Historic Takanassee property must be preserved

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will soon decide the fate of the Takanassee Beach Club in Long Branch, one of a few standing reminders of the region's rich history as a resort destination and of the state's maritime hist More...

Keeping West Long Branch beautiful

There is no question that community service is alive and well in West Long Branch. I would like to thank all the residents who helped with the flower planting program here in town on May 19. More...

Arts / Zest

Art inspired by nature

'Natural to Love Nature," a collection of watercolors, photography, pen and ink and pencil drawings by Ginni Koehler, is at the Eatontown Library. More...

In the Arts

"An Evening of Cinema and Citizen Action" will take place Friday, 7 p .m., at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. The special program marks the anniversary of Kelo Day, the landmark U.S. More...

A summer of transitions

'Transitions on Canvas & Paper" is currently at Frederick Galleries in Allenhurst. The show of photography by Gina Bellando, oils and watercolor by Eleanor G Miller and graphite, encaustics and watercolor by Robert W. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Erick Mozo (l), Long Branch, and Monmouth University student Alison Jimenez are among the volunteers who turned out Saturday to take part in Long Branch is Clean and Vibrant, a clean sweep of the uptown business district. More...

Aaron denies conflict in Green Acres proposal

Residents see breach in partners' interest in oceanfront property

Some Long Branch residents are charging City Attorney James Aaron with conflict of interest in a recent proposal by the city to reopen portions of Ocean Avenue to vehicular traffic. More...

Cruisin' to the shore

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Classic cars showing off lots of chrome and souped-up engines lined up along the Long Branch Promenade June 17 for the city's 13th Annual Cruise to the Jersey Shore. More...

Long Branch gives teens a pass on beach fees

Celli, Brown oppose ordinance due to budget concerns

LONG BRANCH - The City Council adopted an ordinance last week that will allow teens age 17 and younger to access city beaches without paying an admission fee. More...

Phoenix offers camp scholarships

Phoenix Productions Inc., a community theater company in Red Bank, will be accepting nominations for scholarships to its summer theater program, Camp Phoenix. There are two sessions: July 9-20 from 1 to 5 p.m. and July 30-Aug. More...

Planner: Land swap will unite areas of city

Talwar touts plan to provide access across beachfront

LONG BRANCH - The proposal by city officials to reopen portions of Ocean Avenue to vehicular traffic is part of a citywide plan to unite all neighborhoods of Long Branch, according to the city's principal planner. More...

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Long Branch High School graduates celebrate June 15. More...

Notes

The 10th annual "Motorcycle-only Cruise Night" will be held June 23 from 6-9:30 p.m. on Broadway between Washington and Myrtle avenues. More...

Monmouth, Ocean Girl Scouts OK merger

By an overwhelming vote on June 4, delegates from the Girl Scouts of Ocean County and the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts ratified their merger after more than a year of planning. More...

Bulletin Board

Fourth annual Ryan's Run kicks off June 23

On Saturday, June 23, the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fourth annual 5K run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown. More...

Photos accepted for Soil Con. District contest

The Freehold Soil Conservation District is now accepting entries for its photo contest to promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Submission deadline is Sept. 17. More...

Arc of Monmouth walk raises $40,000

The Arc of Monmouth's ninth annual "Step Up for The Arc" walk held recently raised approximately $40,000 for individuals with cognitive disabilities. The event was held at Liberty Park II, Tinton Falls. Students and staff at St. More...

Opinion

Special Web presentation on eminent domain a first

Gr eg B ean Coda My only real complaint is that on video, I look exactly like a bobble-head doll. If you take a look, I'm sure you'll agree with my assessment, and also agree that as a newscaster, I'm not quite ready for prime time. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

William "Bill" Fromer Mr. Fromer, 84, of Long Branch, died June 11, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. More...

Schools

On Campus

The University of Scranton (Pa.) announced the following local students who received degrees at the spring commencement ceremonies: Stephanie A. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Monmouth University student Alison Jimenez (left) and Erick Mozo (right) of Long Branch take part in the Long Branch Clean and Vibrant event held in the uptown business district Saturday, June 16. More...

Sports

Kenyans, Brock lead field at Sheehan Classic

RED BANK - Twenty-year-old Kenyan Philip Koech won the 2007 George Sheehan Classic 5-mile run on June 16 with a time of 23:14. More...

Monmouth relay team earns All-American status

Monmouth Regional's 4x400 relay team was not going to go out with a whimper. More...

Ex-Falcon star Adam Kuehl an AA for the third time

Former Monmouth Regional High School state champion Adam Kuehl expects to have a busy summer. More...