April 17, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Wawa carried to 9th Planning Bd. meeting

Attorney claims that application should be before Zoning Board
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

An attorney representing objectors to a proposed Wawa convenience store on Route 35, Eatontown, called into question aspects of the plan this week that could make a year of testimony on the application null and void. More...

Boro introduces $21M municipal spending plan

Public hearing on 2008 budget set for May 14
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The Borough Council is expected to hold a public hearing on its proposed $21million spending plan for 2008 onMay 14 at borough hall on Broad Street. More...

Newspaper group takes home 30 awards in NJPA contest

Greater Media Newspapers received 30 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for excellence in writing, photography and advertising in the NJPA's Better Newspaper Contest for 2007. More...

Give back to the shore, join COA Spring Beach Sweeps

State's longest-running volunteer cleanup takes place April 26

SANDY HOOK - Clean Ocean Action (COA) invites citizens and organizations to participate in the 23rd annual Spring Beach Sweeps on Saturday, April 26, at more than 60 sites along the New Jersey coast. The sweeps begin at 9 a.m. More...

'Surviving the Plan': Holocaust photo exhibit

When Jerry Casciano aims the lens of hisHasselblad camera, he delves deep into the heart of his subject. More...

MS group seeking to raise funds

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Following a successful show of support for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) awareness last Sunday, the Mid Jersey Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is continuing to accept donations to fund programs associated with MS. More...

Relay for Life walk April 12

Colts Neck's Nick Panico and Jackson's Ryan Feldman won't let bad weather deter them from participating in the Relay for Life walk held at Monmouth University on April 12. More...

GREEN SCENE

April: An ear to the ground

Watch whom you invite to your garden party! Some guests are most unwelcome and soon push others to the sidelines. More...

Letters

Foundation director: Green makes green

Gov. Jon Corzine says he wants to see more green in New Jersey, the kind that grows on trees and absorbs harmful carbon from the air. To do that, the state needs more of the other kind of green to pay off our state's massive $32 billion debt. More...

Efforts recognized during National Volunteer Week

In our busy lives, nothing is more valuable than time. It follows that volunteers - people who chose to give their time to make this a better community - are very valuable indeed. More...

Baseball games are a family-friendly day out

With the weather getting warmer, I would urge all the readers to join me at some Lakewood Blue- Claws games this season. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Luminance & Order'

An exhibit of photographs by Geanna Merola opens Friday atMcKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. "Luminance & Order" will run through May 15 at the gallery, located on the second floor of 12 Monmouth St. More...

IN THE ARTS

Acollection of small personal pieces in various mediums, originals and prints by local artist Lisa Marie O'Connell is at theWest Long Branch Public Library, 95 PoplarAve., through May 2. For library hours, call (732) 222-5993. More...

Performers honored for unique dance style

Choreographer combines Indian and western styles
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Arhythmic blend of music teamed with a fusion of traditional Indian dance and western dance styles brought top prizes to Nritya Creations Academy of Dance, directed by Meena Basu Nag, at the Naya Andaz competition held on March 1. More...

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Sports

MU sports teams have plenty of weekend success

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

It was a very productive week for several of Monmouth University's spring sports teams, as both wins and individual achievements seemed to follow the Hawk squads throughout the week. More...

Rumson-Fair Haven lacrosse looking for success once again

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

After winning the Shore Conference Tournament title to highlight what was a stellar 13-4 season last spring, the Rumson-Fair Haven boys lacrosse team has a tough act to follow this season. More...

Shore girls want to climb to top of lacrosse mountain

Blue Devils went 22-2 last season, will be led by Draper and Houlis
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Heading into last Saturday's girls lacrosse game against fourthranked Toms River North, Shore Regional head coach Chris Raichle was not altogether satisfied with what he's seen from his team this spring. "We've got a lot of work to do," he said. More...

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Unger proposes law to save American dream

Council discusses proposed ordinance to restrict eminent domain
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger is asking the City Council to consider adopting an ordinance that would end the city's use of eminent domain in at least two redevelopment zones. More...

Photo

A participant warms up before the start of the second annual 5K Race/Walk at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on April 12. The event was sponsored by Pope John XXIII School. More...

Rain garden to be built at Monmouth U. campus

Rain garden will help water quality and landscaping
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

In an effort to clean up local waterways, theMonmouth University chapter of New Jersey Community Water Watch is expected to begin construction on a natural water filtration system this month. More...

Boro could designate affordable housing zones

Council plans to introduce measure to amend master plan
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The Borough Council is expected to introduce a measure next month that will help bring the borough into compliance with its state-mandated affordable housing requirement. More...

City permitted to take properties on Broadway

Property owners plan to appeal decision that allows eminent domain
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The city has been granted approval by the state Superior Court to proceed with the condemnation of two properties in the Broadway Corridor redevelopment zone. More...

Boro police department applies for four grants

Grants will fund programs to enforce the law and to educate
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The Eatontown Police Department has applied for $30,316 in state grants to step up the town's motor vehicle enforcement. More...

MU and BCC to host Earth Day event

WEST LONG BRANCH - The Monmouth University and Brookdale Community College chapters of the New Jersey Water Watch (NJCWW) are partnering with the Red Bank Environmental Commission to host the second annual "Earth Day Clean Up and Celebration" on A More...

Teen driver study panel issues recommendations

Monmouth County Freeholder Barbara J. More...

'Willy Wonka'

The students of Seashore Day Camp and School in Long Branch put on a performance of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" on April 11. More...

Warming up before the race

Participants in the second annual 5K Race/Walk sponsored by Pope John XXIII Regional School stretch their muscles before the start of the race held at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on April 12. More...

Bulletin Board

April 18 is deadline to apply for business award

Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Madison, is accepting nominating petitions for the 16th annual New Jersey Business of the Year awards. All nominations must be postmarked by April 18. More...

Historic preservation on the table for discussion

Council plans to develop law to preserve historic structures in the city
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The City Council is expected to discuss recommendations made by the Planning Board on an historic preservation ordinance. More...

City man suspect in 7-Eleven theft

LONG BRANCH - A city man is facing charges for allegedly robbing a 7- Eleven convenience store on Joline Avenue. More...

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Opinion

Coda

The best local politicians do it for love of their towns
GREG BEAN

I've often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. More...

Red State/Blue State

These guys don't need no stinkin' tax relief
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political 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. Let us know what you think. More...

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Schools

'Festival of Nations' at LBHS tonight

The Long Branch Public Schools system will host the "Festival of Nations Showcase" tonight at 6 p.m. at the high school on Indiana Avenue. More...

Students show study results

WEST LONG BRANCH- Students of The Stars Challenge will be presenting their analysis of the Whale Pond Brook, which flows through the Monmouth University campus in West Long Branch, to the Environmental Council of the Monmouth County Planning Board. More...

School district to offerWOWsummer program

LONG BRANCH- The Long Branch Public Schools systemis offering theWide Open World (WOW summer enrichment camp program to students living in the city this summer. The camp will be held from July 7 throughAug. More...

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