July 5, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Abuse often borne out of hunger for control

Experts say leaving relationships safely takes planning
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

Domestic violence will affect one out of four women in their lifetimes.In 2005, the state domestic violence hotline received 1,192 crisis and 1,397 non-crisis calls in Monmouth County, 1,470 crisis and 1,843 non-crisis calls in Middlesex C More...

Women broke free from prisons at home

Editor's note: The following are the stories of three area victims of domestic violence. The names of the victims and others mentioned in their accounts have been changed to guard their identities. More...

Broadway arts project approved by planners

Plan faces court challenge by dissident property owners
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - The developer of the downtown Broadway arts sector is expected to break ground on the first phase of the mixed-use arts and entertainment project this fall. More...

Carnival fun

PHOTOSBYSCOTTPILLINGstaff Above: Aquarius Burke, 10, holds on tightly as he rides on a roller coaster at the West Long Branch Carnival June 26. At left: Aldo Pigna Jr., 2, has fun riding on the merry-go-round with his father. More...

Police arrest suspects in wire theft

Following a report to police that copper wire had been stolen from the Jersey Central Power & Light yard on Monmouth Road on June 25, detectives initiated an investigation. At approximately 11:40 p.m. More...

Hook advocates ask court to stop work by developer

Park service grants additional lease extension to Wassel
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

Save Sandy Hook (SSH), a grassroots group opposed to commercial development at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, went to court Monday to stop a developer from renovating several buildings at the historic fort. More...

Letters

No death knell for eminent domain … yet

The recent court decision limiting a state municipality's power to seize a vacant tract of land for redevelopment has been hailed as a major victory in the battle against eminent domain, but was it? More...

Keep 'Green Road' free of traffic

I live on the ocean block of Cottage Place in Long Branch. My parents built this home in the 1950s. Throughout my entire lifetime, Ocean Avenue between Brighton Avenue and Bath Avenue has been closed to traffic. More...

Public forum should decide Ocean Avenue plan

As a resident of Long Branch, I have been reading what our city planners are proposing with regard to Ocean Avenue, and I think there are other alternatives on how to bring people to the beach without having them drive up to the water's edge t More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

James Williamson Mr. Williamson, 70, of Long Branch, died June 25, 2007, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. More...

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Sports

Local stars' selection a feather in state's cap

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Twenty years ago, there was Jim Dowd, and now there's James van Riemsdyk. More...

Hannay, Crist win Lake Takanassee opener

Tak is back. The Lake Takanassee Road Race, sponsored by the Jersey Shore Athletic Club, began its 44th year Monday evening at the 5K circuit around the West Long Branch Lake. More...

Werner flashes his old CBA moves in JSBL

Florida star thriving against better competition
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The high-arcing three-pointer. The fade-away baseline jumper. The crisp pass that finds its way through traffic to an open shooter. The authoritative rebound in traffic - all were familiar sights to Shore-area basketball followers. More...

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A day at the beach ... what's the cost?

Public advocate looks at price of accessing shore
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

State Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen released the second annual beach report last week, citing wide disparities in the cost of accessing the state's beaches. More...

Advocates: State funds needed to save Takanassee

Voters urged to approve Garden State Preservation Trust
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Environmentalists, activists and local officials gathered on the Long Branch oceanfront last week to advocate for state funding that would preserve the historic Takanassee Beach Club property . More...

Group trains counselors for victims of domestic violence

Women Aware Inc. seeking volunteers to help victims
BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent

Domestic violence is generally a problem dealt with by local police departments. But thanks to Women Aware Inc., an average citizen can learn to become a crisis counselor and help victims decide how to best help themselves. More...

DOT: Span is worst drawbridge in state

Pallone asks DOT to consider repair, lower replacement
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

It was evident before Kris Kolluri, commissioner of the N.J. More...

Notes

The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean hosted its annual scholarship presentations June 13 and awarded six scholarships totaling $6,500 to local high school graduates who will be beginning college studies in the fall. More...

Change of command at Fort Monmouth

FORT MONMOUTH - Col. Ricki L. Sullivan, commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Monmouth, relinquished his command in a change of command ceremony June 21. Col. Stephen M. More...

City explores ways to save energy, funds

Committee looking at energy-efficient options in operations, projects
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - City officials are currently exploring environmentally friendly options to conserve energy and, ultimately, save money. More...

Bulletin Board

Deborah Foundation casino trip July 19

Red Bank Chapter of Deborah Hospital Foundation will sponsor a bus trip to Trump's Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, July 19 from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost is $26 with a $25 casino give back and $5 toward food. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

Joyful Noise Cafe, 1400 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, will present Dorian Parreott Friday, July 6, 8-11 p.m. as part of its second jazz series. Admission is $10. For information, call (732) 774-5006. More...

Danieli show at cultural center

An exhibit of paintings by Ann Danieli is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. "Ann Danieli Paintings" includes some 30 works in pastel and oil, some painted en plein air as a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast. More...

Photos of the Shore

An exhibit of photographs by Michael S. Miller is on display at No Ordinary Joe coffeehouse in downtown Red Bank. The exhibit will run through July 28 at No Joe's, which is located at 51 Broad St. More...

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