September 7, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Environmental sites at fort subject of meeting

Nov. 3 meeting on 43 sites in need of remediation
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

TINTON FALLS - Representatives of local municipalities will be able to get information on Nov. 3 about 43 environmental sites at Fort Monmouth that are in need of restoration. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts perform at the first Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival held on the Great Lawn on Sept. 1. More...

Indulge your passion for fashion

Ebony Fashion Fair is coming to Long Branch. "Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond!" will be presented Saturday, Sept. 22, beginning at 8 p.m., at the Long Branch Middle School auditorium, 350 Indiana Ave. More...

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The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will host a presentation by Detective Tim Torcia of the Ocean Township Police Department on "Gangs and Their Effects in Ocean" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. More...

Jones to oversee city's affordable housing

State requires administrator for COAH programs
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - City Director of Economic Development Jacob L. Jones will assume responsibility for the city's affordable housing program under new regulations set by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). More...

Copa Latino 2007

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Arts / Zest

"Harp" by Medy Quiroz

A solo exhibit of works by Red Bank artist Medy Quiroz will open this weekend at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. An opening reception for "Triple Play" will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m. More...

'Noah's Ark: Last Exit, East of Eden'

The Biblical story of Noah's Ark, revisited post-Katrina, is the subject of a new show at the Shore Institute of Contemporary Arts. "Noah's Ark: Last Exit, East of Eden" opens today and runs through Oct. 5 at SICA, 20 Third Ave., Long Branch. More...

IN THE ARTS

The township of Ocean Cultural Committee invites all Ocean Township residents who are outdoor painters, sketchers and photographers to submit up to three works for consideration for the fall exhibit at the new Terner House Gallery. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Four-year-old William Bodnar, of Holmdel, has his sights set on a new pair of shades that were among the wares available at the first Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival held on the Great Lawn Sept. 1. More...

Long Branch-Colts Neck RCA in doubt

Appellate Court sends agreement back to COAH for review
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

An agreement that provided the city of Long Branch with funds to construct an affordable housing project is in question after an Appellate Court ruled that the matter be reconsidered by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). More...

Uncovering tombstones, recovering the past

Resident takes on restoration of neglected cemeteries
BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - - Local resident Joel Parry spends his free time restoring two local cemeteries and in the process, is helping to uncover local history. More...

Celebrating the arts, the Earth and diversity

LONG BRANCH - - Zeybrah's 14th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival will be held at Jerry Morgan Park and the Great Lawn in Long Branch Saturday, Sept. 8, as part of Long Branch Day. More...

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Seashore Day Camp hosted the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County Summer by the Sea Day Camp when campers visited the Seashore Aug. 17. More...

Sea Bright plans skateboard park

Rec committee sees need for safe place for youths to skate
BY AMANDA BELLING Staff Writer

The borough of Sea Bright is pursuing plans to construct a skateboard park on Ocean Avenue. More...

'Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper'

Exhibit of abstracts by Claire Boren at JCC gallery
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent

An exhibit of lyrical abstract/figurative paintings opened at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park Friday. More...

Letters

Everything or nothing before us

Itoo reside in the bovine borough of beautiful Eatontown, and although my palatial abode does not abut the proposed property on which said convenient store (aka Wawa) is proposed; I too feel your pain. More...

Subject: Ocean & bay sewage slicks

It is incomprehensible to me that the Bayshore area has to be concerned with improperly treated waste that is allowed to exit sewer plants as reported by the Monmouth County Health Department. More...

Borough should rebuild Peninsula House

Here we go again, lack of insight and ability to lead is taking Sea Bright down that primrose path of failure and neglect one more time. More...

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Sports

Caseys enter the season amid high expectations

BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

With the return of their high powered offense and what they're hoping proves to be a revamped defense, the Red Bank Catholic Caseys are building a strong case for themselves to be the team to beat in the Liberty Division. More...

Ocean looks for familiar results with new faces

BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

With a new coach in Don Klein for the 2007 season the Spartans are steadfast on defending their Federal Division championship. And they are well aware of what it will take. More...

Bulldogs hoping their defense matures quickly

BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

Much of the hype surrounding this year's Rumson-Fair Haven football team includes visions of defending their Patriot Division championship of a year ago. More...

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