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      May 8, 2008  RSS feed
      Rally planned for day of appeal at 8:45 a.m. outside the courthouse
      As their day in court approaches, a group of Long Branch homeowners fighting to save their oceanfront properties from condemnation say they are in the best position they can be. Members of Marine and Ocean terraces and Seaview Avenue, known as the MTOTSA alliance, are scheduled to appear in Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division in Trenton on May 14 at 10 a.m. More...

      Runners and walkers of all ages compete in the annual New Jersey Marathon Fun Run/Walk along the Long Branch oceanfront May 3. More...

      Planning Board amends affordable housing in boro master plan

      EATONTOWN - The Planning Board took action last week to designate housing units in the borough as affordable housing in order to comply with regulations set forth by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). At the April 28 Planning Board meeting, the board voted 9-0 to approve an amendment to the Eatontown Master Plan's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. More...


      Kerry Terry of Oakhurst (r) is shown with her parents Pat and Bevin Irvin at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on May 2. The family was out in support of Kelly's 5-year-old daughter, Mya Lin, who is fighting cancer. More...


      LONG BRANCH - Councilman Brian Unger is issuing a call to residents who may be interested in serving on the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board considers variances for applications that propose to utilize a building or property in a manner not consistent with the city's zoning laws. More...


      West Long Branch to hold public hearing on municipal budget May 14

      WEST LONG BRANCH - Municipalities across New Jersey are preparing for drastic cuts in state aid, but Sen. Sean Kean, D-11, said the decreased funding could be less significant than initially proposed. More...


      Monmouth University in West Long Branch will be presenting "Fifty Posters Exhibition" from May 1 through May 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gallery in Pollak Theatre. The exhibition will feature a selection of movie posters created by graphic design alumni and majors from the Department of Art and Design. The event is free and open to the public. More...
      Whenever New Jersey has a governmental crisis - and they are commonplace these days - someone finds a way to take it out on environmental protection or open spaces. Our legislators in Trenton are suffering budgetary angst over whether to cut state expenditures to what taxpayers can afford or to forgo re-election by raising taxes. More...
      The Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute is developing plans to construct a rain garden on the West Long Branch campus. It was incorrectly reported in the April 24 edition of the Atlanticville that Monmouth University's Water Watch chapter was fully responsible for the project. More...
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      Soar Productions will present the Neil Simon comedy "Barefoot in the Park" May 9-24 in Union Beach. Simon's light domestic comedy revolves around newlyweds adjusting tomarried life. Performances are Friday and Saturday, May 9-24, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors and students. For reservations, call (732) 471-8268. More...
      Mr. Parrino, 75, of Pompano Beach, Fla., and formerly Ocean Township, died April 26, 2008. He was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service,Asbury Park and Oceanport, retiring in 1985. More...
      Construction on all-girl Jewish high school to start this summer
      EATONTOWN - A major renovation project to convert the former Steelman School building located on Broad Street into an all-girl Jewish high school is expected to begin this summer. Applicant Ilan High School Building Association Inc. received unanimous approval from the nine-member Eatontown Planning Board on April 29 for the final site plans for the project. More...
      As the Northeast Conference Baseball Tournament rapidly approaches, the defending-champion Monmouth University Hawks are looking to finish off what has been another championship caliber season in style. More...