March 27, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

PBA calls on council to restore police dept.

Meeting on Monday to discuss criticism against police admin.
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

In the wake of four complaints filed against the Ocean Township Police Department, members of the force are asking the mayor and council to enact change in the department. More...

'A Tea in Time' planned to honor boro's 100th

Museum Committee to host an English tea party to celebrate centennial
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

West Long Branch is going back in time to celebrate its centennial year with "A Tea in Time" event planned for Saturday. More...

Complaint filed against Ocean superintendent

Association charges that Pagano interfered with contract negotiations
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - A complaint has been filed against Ocean Township Superintendent of Schools Thomas Pagano, charging that he interfered with contract negations between the Board of Education and district employees. More...

Unger to host mtg. on growth

Affordable housing, eminent domain to be discussed Monday

LONG BRANCH - City Councilman Brian Unger is scheduled to host a forum titled, "Toward a Sustainable Long Branch: A Dialogue on Community Equity and Smart Growth" on Monday. More...

Police find drugs, guns in city home

LONGBRANCH- City police arrested a 62-year-old man on guns and drugs charges after executing a search warrant thismonth. More...

Film explores '71 raid on draft board

MonmouthUniversity'sGlobalUnderstanding Conventionwill host a free public screening of "The Camden 28"April 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Pollak Theatre. More...

Board grants approval for mall expansion

Construction on four new buildings at Route 35 site to start next month
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - An expansion at Monmouth Mall on Route 35 has been approved and will include the construction of four new buildings to house several retailers and a restaurant. More...

Comic book writer's quest for success finds TV home

Manalapan native Jason Kruse will see show debut on Kids WB!
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Jason Kruse had all but given up on his dream of having his comic book series professionally published and animated until recently, when Warner Brothers gave it the green light to go into production. More...

Washington, Molly Pitcher help celebrate county's birth

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County kicked off its 325th birthday celebration on March 13 with two very special guest appearances: Gen. George Washington and Molly Pitcher. More...

Letters

Congress must address heart disease

As a survivor of congenital heart defect, double bypass openheart surgery at age 42, and an American Heart Association Go Red for Women survivor ambassador, I'm one of the fortunate ones. More...

Couple asks public for help with Cocoa Puffs

Cocoa Puffs and we need your help. We need you to call city hall in Long Branch, the mayor 's office, Adam Schneider, at (732) 222- 7000; also, David Roach, head of the health department, (732) 222-7000; and Kevin Hayes, (732) 222- 7000. More...

Proposed paid leave program based on unrealistic stats

Since New Jersey workers will be picking up the tab for the state's proposed paid leave program, they should know that legislators may be basing their vote on statistics that aren't realistic. This miscalculation will force every worker in N.J. More...

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Arts / Zest

Genealogist delves into history of Shore's murders

Murders in Monmouth' documents three decades of crime
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

George Joynson's passion for genealogy led him to write "Murders in Monmouth: Capital Crimes from the Jersey Shore's Past." On a visit to the Monmouth County Archives, the longtime professional genealogy researcher found a copy of a book that cove More...

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Obituaries

Lawrence H. Gigante

Mr. Gigante, 59, of Oceanport, died March 12, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was CEO and general manager of Purofirst of Monmouth County, All Phase Restoration and Gigante Builders, established in 1948. More...

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Sports

Trying to play keepaway

Red Bank Catholic's Chris Scales tries to maintain control despite the defensive efforts of Allentown's Vincent Rini during a scrimmage at Dorbrook Park on March 24. More...

Ocean Twp. baseball to be led by Rosenkranz

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Anytime a team loses threeAll-State caliber players to graduation, it's going to leave a void, even for a program that has enjoyed as much success as the Ocean Township Spartans have in recent years. More...

Kates, Spinella, top Shore Coaches team

The Shore's best tandem and best player head the Shore Basketball CoachesAll-Shore First Team. Mitchell Kates and Steve Spinella are the tandemwhomade ColtsNeck one of the best teams in the conference. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Runners participate in the 19th annual Sgt. Pat's 5K Run and 2-mile Fitness Walk on the Long Branch oceanfront on March 22. The event honors slain Long Branch Officer Sgt. Patrick King. More...

Town centers in plans for fort host towns

Fort reuse vision calls for green industry, open space, housing
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

Three town centers linked by trails and public transportation are envisioned for three local towns following the closure of Fort Monmouth, according to plans unveiled last week. More...

Sgt. Pat's 5K Run in L.B.

The Jersey Shore Running Club hosted the 19th annual Sgt. Pat's 5K Run and 2-Mile Fitness Walk onMarch 22 on the city promenade and boardwalk. The event is held every year in honor of slain Long Branch Officer Sgt. Patrick King. More...

Man, 70, handcuffed during home invasion

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Police are searching for threemenwho allegedly handcuffed a 70-year-old man in his South Edgemere Drive residence during a home invasion. More...

Council calling for a $30.2M town budget

Taxpayers will see a 4.7-cent tax rate increase
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - The town council is expected to hold a public hearing on May 5 at town hall on the proposed $30.2 million 2008 municipal spending plan. More...

Highlands Bridge advocates decry earlier project start date

DOT claims contractor changed staging schedule
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

The timetable for replacement of the Highlands Bridge has changed and the existing bridge may be dismantled as early as June 1, according to a March 12 letter from state Attorney General Anne Milgram. More...

Housing Authority to build six offsite units

City conveys vacant parcel of land on Central Avenue to LBHA for $1
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The city has sold a parcel of land to the Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) for $1 to make way for the construction of affordable housing units. More...

DEP: Towns making progress on storm-water requirements

TRENTON - A new Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) report demonstrates that New Jersey's municipalities are making good progress toward implementing programs that will reduce the impact of pollutants that are carried into the Garden Stat More...

Stalking bill on hold as focus turns to budget

Proposed legislation awaits hearing from Senate committee
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Every day is a time of waiting for one Marlboro woman. She continues to endure the harassment dealt to her by aman who has stalked her on and off for 10 years. More...

Adopt a Pet

Adoption fees: Adult dogs - $100; puppies up to 4 months - $140; adult cats - $60, or two for $90; kittens up to 4 months - $120; purebred adult dogs and cats - $150; purebred puppies and kittens - $180 (All fees include: spay/neuter, ear cle More...

Bulletin Board

Auditions, Day of Caring slated at area mall

MonmouthMall, Eatontown, will welcome the Gospel DreamAudition Bus TourApril 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contestants receive a DVD of audition. Individuals must be age 18- 40 to audition. More...

Writing course, open house at Brookdale

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer "Free Yourself to Write" taught by Helene Kylen, freelance mental health writer and editor, March 29-May 3 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. More...

NOTES AROUND TOWN

An AARP tax aide program is now under way at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., through April 15. Marjorie Collins will assist residents in preparing federal and state tax returns, N.J.Homestead Rebates, andN.J. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Father of the groom: 'I'm not responsible!'
GREG BEAN

Idon't mean to sound like I'm whining here, but I think I've led a pretty responsible life, and all that responsibility has turned me into a shadow of my former self (a larger shadow, if you're looking at the shadow of my waistline). More...

Red State/Blue State

The tragedy is that Eliot could have bought a boat
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Apolitical discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. More...

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Schools

School board proposes $83.6M budget

The 2008-09 spending plan calls for 2.25-cent tax rate increase
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The district Board of Education is asking city voters to approve an $83.6 million school spending plan for the 2008-09 school year. More...

O.T. school budget calls for 2.5-cent tax increase

PTA to host series of meetings to discuss school budget
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEANTOWNSHIP- The Board of Education is asking voters to approve a school spending plan that calls for a 2.5-cent tax rate increase. The proposed $64.3million budget for the 2008-09 school year was approved by the board at itsMarch 18 meeting. More...

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Business

Seeing the sights in the City of Lights

Business gives gift of accessibility to wheelchair users
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Coresspondent

Derek Guzman must be the only businessman in the world who can push his clients around and still get paid. More...

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