June 28, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Attorneys: Paulsboro ruling will impact city

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - A recent decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court is being hailed by opponents of the city's use of eminent domain for private redevelopment. More...

NPS allows developer to work on historic buildings

While lawsuit pends, developer renovates Fort Hancock sites
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

The superintendent of the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area said last Thursday that he had been "assured" by the U.S. More...

Pressure on for gov't accountability on BRAC

Fort closure foes reinvigorated by moving cost increase
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Serious concerns about the closure of Fort Monmouth have some elected officials on the offensive. They are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate the process surrounding the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decisions. More...

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CHRISKELLYstaff Gerry Tighe, West Long Branch, tries his hand at rowing, during an open house hosted by Navesink River Rowing on the Navesink River in Red Bank June 23. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff The DEP has found that sand berms were created without the required permits at a private beach club in Long Branch. More...

Notes

180, Turning Lives Around held its Annual Recognition Breakfast recently to honor dedicated volunteers for their efforts in supporting 180's mission. More...

Letters

Two who stood tall

As Bill Nordahl's advocate in court, I was heartened by the many people who came to demonstrate their support. Under our system of government, courts are not places where demonstrations are usually appropriate. More...

The 'Great Land Scam' a trade imbalance

Resolution 130-07 is a clever twist on eminent domain. The statements by the city and city planners are meant to mislead. More...

Ocean Ave. swap won't increase beach access

The proposal to increase the traffic flow and parking on Ocean Boulevard between Brighton and West End Avenue in exchange with the city of Long Branch for land provided by the Green Acres program is a misguided policy. More...

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Schools

Congratulations, class of 2007

Top to bottom: Members of the Shore Regional High School class of 2007 process to their seats before the commencement ceremony begins at the West Long Branch school June 21. More...

On Campus

Rowan University, Glassboro, announced the following local students who received degrees at the spring commencement exercises: Erika Keune, Monmouth Beach, a degree in business administration; Ryan M. More...

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Sports

Alvarez puts another fine season in books

Earns second straight All-Conference nod at Monmouth
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Nichole Alvarez of Brick talks modestly about her season, but her skills were not lost on the Northeast Conference, which named the sophomore to the First Team All-Conference for the second straight year. More...

Falcon relay team was conference's best

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

With a little fine-tuning, Monmouth Regional's quartet of Kelly Fisher, Chris Cox, Rashon Verrett and Charles Cox became the best 4x400 team in Shore Conference history. More...

Gotcha Gold upsets Lawyer Ron in Salvator

OCEANPORT - Centaur Farms' Gotcha Gold took command at the start and never looked back as he gamely hung on for a neck victory over 1-10 favorite Lawyer Ron in the $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3) at Monmouth Park on Saturday. More...

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MTOTSA tenant can remain, pending appeal

Judge to attorneys: Reach agreement or I'll order eviction
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

A Long Branch rental tenant has reached an agreement with the city that will allow him to remain in his home pending a court decision on the city's right to condemn his oceanfront neighborhood for a private redevelopment project. More...

DEP to beach club: Dunes are illegal

Agency says developer failed to get required CAFRA permits
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

A private beach club at Pier Village in Long Branch did not have the proper authorization to create sand dunes at its site, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said last week. More...

Sheriff's hopeful proposes inmate immigration check

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Kim Guadagno, one of three candidates running for the position of Monmouth County sheriff, is calling for the implementation of a federal program known as 287(g) of the Immigration Reform Act of 1996. More...

FMERPA reorganizes and posts new position

Search is on for $65K project manager
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority held its fifteenth meeting June 20 at the Tinton Falls municipal building. More...

Homeowners challenge one-per-year CO limit

Attorney says city seeks to outlaw seasonal rentals
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - An attorney representing almost 50 Long Branch property owners is challenging the city's zoning ordinance aimed at limiting seasonal rental of properties. More...

Outside the courthouse, a rallying cry: 'Let him stay!'

BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

FREEHOLD - More than a dozen people rallied outside the Monmouth County Courthouse last week to protest the city of Long Branch's notice of eviction served on a rental tenant in one of the city's redevelopment zones. More...

Long Branch will rock with its 17th annual Oceanfest July 4 celebration

Oceanfest 2007, the city's annual Independence Day celebration, will rock the oceanfront Promenade on Wednesday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. More...

Bulletin Board

Center announces blood drives scheduled for July

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: + July 12 from 4:30-9 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. More...

Photos accepted for Soil Conservation 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...

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Arts / Zest

Asbury Park Jazz Festival this weekend

The 19th annual Asbury Park Jazz Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, at Sunset Park. More...

Fun at Pollak Theatre

WEST LONG BRANCH - - Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University has come up with two good reasons to keep the kids inside on a beautiful summer's day. More...

Black film series adds Asbury Park as venue

The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival, produced by The Newark Museum in conjunction with the Monmouth County Arts Council, has expanded its 33-year-old program to include Asbury Park this summer. More...

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