July 19, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Sewer ban to affect development projects

Plan to increase capacity expected to take two years
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

A self-imposed sewer connection ban by the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority, Monmouth Beach, will affect new construction in 12 towns and Fort Monmouth for an anticipated two years. More...

Turning up the heat on the BRAC

GOP legislators want new hearings on Fort Monmouth
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Monmouth County politicians are hoping to put the feasibility of keeping Fort Monmouth open back on the table after questions were raised about the economic and safety ramifications of the fort closure. More...

Turmoil over closing of council meeting

Five-minute limit on public comment challenged by some
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - The controversial five-minute limit on public comment continued to be a contentious issue at last week's City Council meeting, which ended abruptly when Council President Michael DeStefano brought down the gavel to close p More...

Holy triple play! Pastor ministers to 3 parishes

Twinning parishes a new initiative in face of priest shortage
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

LONG BRANCH - When the Rev. Sam A. Sirianni was a boy, he said he always knew that he wanted to be a Catholic priest. Perhaps, he thought, maybe even a pastor. More...

Who's on first? Musicians!

The Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce, partnering with the Atlantic Highlands Council of the Arts, is presenting the third annual "Music on First " series. The outdoor performances along First Avenue will take place 6:30-9 p.m. More...

Local officials to train for disaster response

National Incident Management class to be held Aug. 2
BY AMANDA BELING Correspondent

SEA BRIGHT - - Local officials from Sea Bright, Fair Haven and Little Silver will come together Thursday, Aug. 2, for a training session in emergency management. More...

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Ocean Township Police Officers (l-r) Matthew Jackiewicz, Kathleen Delanoy and Jeffrey Malone responded to a call July 15 at approximately 4:10 p.m. to assist a woman in labor at the Twin Brook apartment complex. More...

Matawan to host second SharkFest on Saturday

BY JOHN SUTTON Correspondent

MATAWAN - When the word shark was mentioned in Matawan during the summer of 1916, it struck immediate fear and dread in residents. More...

Council sets OPRA rules for closed-session minutes

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - The Long Branch council passed a measure last week that establishes the procedure for releasing the minutes of closed-session meetings to the public, although one councilman wanted more discussion on the issue. More...

Letters

Ocean Avenue park needs to be kept traffic free

Who are Mayor Adam Schneider and the City Council of Long Branch representing? Certainly not the citizens of Long Branch! More...

Long Branch should preserve 'green road'

I am responding to the July 5 letter, "Keep 'green road' free of traffic" with great appreciation to the writer for her enthusiasm and interest in Long Branch's recreational park on Ocean Avenue. This "green road" is a community gem. More...

Homeowners, not rental speculators, need protection

Reading the attorney's presentation of his case in the pages of the Atlanticville, it would seem that there couldn't possibly be another side to the one CO per year issue. But rest assured there is. More...

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Arts / Zest

Nature times five

Four perspectives on landscape painting and a group of photographs of flora intersect in a luminous exhibit at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst "Observation Sites - Four New York City Landscape Painters" features paintings More...

A gallery 'Off the Hook'

Four local artists have joined forces for a collaborative exhibit that uses its seashore gallery space as a jumping-off point. More...

'Caught' at the library

An exhibit of works by local photographers Janice Grebler and Donna Johnson is at the West Long Branch Library. "Caught on Film" will run through July 31 at the library, located at 95 Poplar Ave. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Matt Petrone, 14, tosses a tennis ball to Emile Boman, 11, during lessons sponsored by the Monmouth Beach Recreation Commission at Griffin Park July 17. More...

Opposition to reopening Ocean Avenue continues

Some on council say they're undecided on city's plans
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Residents continue to press the Long Branch City Council to drop plans to reopen portions of Ocean Avenue to traffic so the roadway can be preserved as recreational space. More...

Police charge Rutgers assistant coach with domestic assault at bar

LONG BRANCH - A Rutgers University assistant football coach is facing assault charges after being arrested at a Long Branch bar last weekend. Christopher Demarest, 42, of Piscataway, was arrested at approximately 2:30 a.m. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Monmouth Beach's Brendan Short, 9, works on his serve during tennis lessons July 17 at Griffin Park, sponsored by the Monmouth Beach Recreation Commission. More...

From Jamaica with love: Karen Smith

A chart-topping act in her native Jamaica and winner of numerous accolades for her vocal artistry, Karen Smith brings the spirit of Jamaica to Red Bank on Wednesday, Aug. More...

Police say gang activity remains on rise in N.J.

BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - At least one high-ranking state police official recently stated that gang activity in New Jersey is on the rise and is not only confined to urban areas. This was part of Sgt. More...

Michael's Feat BBQ to be held July 28

The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund (Michael's Feat) will mark seven years since the passing of Adam and Dana Puharic's son, Michael, at its upcoming annual charity barbecue event. More...

The Monmouth County SPCA is throwing its annual Summer Party on Sunday, Aug. 19, 5-8 p.m. at the Deal Golf & Country Club. Sandy Levine, producer and host of NJN's "Homeless Tails," will be honored at this year's event. More...

Ocean Twp. council reorganizes, sets agenda

Traffic congestion, open space are priorities
BY LORIANNE OLIWA Correspondent

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - The Town-ship Council met July 2 to conclude old business, devise an agenda for the coming year and to choose the mayor and deputy mayor for the next four years. William F. More...

Zoning change sets stage for SPCA expansion

Goetz: Expansion, upgrades aim to meet needs of community
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

EATONTOWN - - Now that the Borough Council has finally approved the zoning change for the Monmouth County SPCA shelter (MCSPCA), plans for the redesign and expansion of the animal shelter will soon be completed and presented to the Planni More...

Bulletin Board

'Kids' Art at the Park' slated for July 23-27

The Monmouth County Park System will offer "Kids' Art at the Park" for children age 8-14 July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. More...

Monmouth Civic Chorus awards scholarships

The Monmouth Civic Chorus has announced the winners of its annual vocal scholarships for high school seniors: first place, Kerilyn Acer, Matawan, Mater Dei High School, will attend Westminster Choir College at Rider University; second place, More...

Free screenings, health program at Riverview

Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, will offer free health screenings this summer beginning with blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat and bone density July 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, and July 25 from 7-9 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Development decisions affect neighboring towns

News that the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority has imposed a two-year ban on new sewer connections for some types of development in 12 local towns should serve as a wake-up call for local and county officials. More...

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Schools

Long Branch dedicates new elementary school

Gregory School is one of four new school buildings in district
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The Long Branch Public School District marked another milestone last week with the opening of its new state-of-the-art Gregory Elementary School. More...

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Sports

Tides win two of three behind Tingos' heroics

The Jersey Shore Tides took two of three games this past weekend, trumping the Middletown Monarchs on Saturday in a 13-9 victory and splitting a doubleheader on Sunday with the defending league champions, the Freehold Clippers. More...

Monmouth QBs to put offense on display

Brick Township hosting game tomorrow night
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

One of the first players that Monmouth Regional quarterback Tom D'Ambrisi sought out when the Monmouth County all-stars began practice for Friday's Shore 44 All-Star Football game, was his fellow signal caller, Sean O'Reilly of Howell. More...

First Defence as good as advertised in Long Branch

OCEANPORT - Juddmonte Farms¿ First Defence punched his ticket for the Haskell Invitational Saturday as he led every step to win the $150,000 Long Branch Breeders' Cup Stakes by two-and-a-quarter lengths at Monmouth Park on Saturday. More...

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