May 22, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Panel of judges to rule on MTOTSA appeal

Attorneys seeking state court to dismiss city's condemnations
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

After listening to three hours of arguments last week, a panel of three judges is expected to issue a ruling on whether the city of Long Branch should be permitted to condemn an oceanfront neighborhood. It was standing room only in the Richard J. More...

Boro seeks to make library county facility

WEST LONG BRANCH - The Borough Council has requested a meeting with officials from the Monmouth County Library system to discuss the future of the West Long Branch Public Library. More...

Man to serve 30 years in jail for armed robbery

Long Branch resident must serve 85 percent of prison term
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - A city man was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for a 2005 armed robbery of an Asbury Park storeowner. On May 16, Arian Malik Miller, 25, was sentenced to a 30-year state prison term. More...

Police investigation results in 4 arrests

LONG BRANCH - Amonthlong investigation by the city police department has resulted in the arrests of four city residents who are facing various drug charges. More...

Police search for suspect in robbery

WEST LONG BRANCH - Police officials are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at a West Long Branch bank last week. At approximately 11:41 a.m. More...

City homeowners rally outside state courthouse

IJ attorney: What Long Branch has done to MTOTSA is wrong
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - City homeowners stood on the steps outside a Trenton courthouse last week, just minutes before appearing in the state appeals court to defend their homes from what they say is an "abuse" of eminent domain. More...

Cleaning up

Eatontown's Providence McKee, 12, (top) and Coral McKee, 15, (bottom) participated in a town cleanup in the borough on May 18. More...

Hospital to host event on brain tumors

LONG BRANCH - To honor brain tumor patients, The David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center and the Monmouth and Ocean County Brain Tumor Support Group are presenting A Celebration of Survival event on June 6. More...

Couple faces drug charges following raid

OCEAN TOWNSHIP- A two-monthlong investigation by police has resulted in the arrest of a township couple who are now facing multiple drug charges, Joseph G. Healey, 24, and Emily J. More...

City awards contract for ADA ramp at the beach

LONG BRANCH - City officials are moving forward with plans to construct a ramp along the oceanfront that will comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More...

City couple indicted for $1M investment scam

Larry and Jacqueline Kushner face more than 16 years behind bars

LONG BRANCH- Acity husband and wife are facing charges for allegedly scamming several investors out of more than $1 million. More...

Pupils make a difference for SPCA animal shelter

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. More...

Letters

Going 'green' doesn't require exotic programs

The "green" momentum is growing in the Garden State and throughout the nation; however, local governments and some developers are hesitant to embrace "green" strategies because of concerns over cost and the process of implementation. More...

Set up prevention strategies during prom, graduation season

Well, it is that time of year again … spring is in the air and we are all counting down the days 'til summer break. For many parents, this is also the time of year when our children are planning proms and graduation parties. More...

Public urged to press for passage of Lyme research bill

As president of LymeQuest Support Group & Advocacy Project, I have watched with sadness as Lyme disease has devastated our communities and our state, disabled countless victims, and destroyed lives. More...

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Arts / Zest

NOTES AROUND TOWN

The Ocean Grove Historical Society will hold aMemorial Day weekend auctionMay 23, with the preview at 4 p.m. and the auction at 6 p.m. at theYoung People's Temple, Pilgrim Pathway and McClintock Street. More...

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Sports

Running away from the competition

Red Bank Catholic's Brendan Callaghan (No. 24) sprints away after defeating Christian Brothers Academy's Chris Cauda (No. More...

Shore Regional girls net another SCT lacrosse crown

Blue Devils capture title by beating Rumson-Fair Haven
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Shore Regional girls lacrosse team showed another side of itself, and in doing so, cemented its status as the elite team in the Shore Conference. More...

Rutgers Roundup

Aaron Brookhart, a three-year letter winner on the varsity lightweight/ heavyweight crew teams and a member of Rutgers class of 2001, died suddenly on May 9. Brookhartwas an accomplished oarsman whowas a key performer atRutgers. More...

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Boro to file a complaint against state's COAH

Mayor: Eatontown unable to meet COAH's new housing quota
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The Eatontown Borough Council is expected to file a formal complaint against the state's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) after the borough's affordable housing obligation more than quadrupled. More...

Photo

Eatontown's Ann Caviglia reaches for her garbage bag while participating in the town cleanup near the intersection of Routes 35 and 36 on May 18. More...

Sunnyside expands to serve special-needs riders

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Big picture windows offer a view of riders putting their mounts through the paces in the indoor arena. A brand-new classroom with a flat-screen TV gives riders the chance to learn through the use of technology. More...

City to host Memorial Day services May 26

The city of Long Branch is hosting Memorial Day Services on May 26 starting at 9 a.m. at Fireman's Field at the corner of Woodgate and Overlook Avenues, which will be followed by the laying of the wreath at West End Beach at 9:45 a.m. More...

Twp. man pleads guilty to setting man on fire

County Prosecutor's Office recommending 3-year state prison term

FREEHOLD - An Ocean Township man pleaded guilty last week to setting a Long Island, N.Y., man on fire during a party in Allenhurst in 2006. More...

'Family Fun-Fest' to come to L.B.

LONG BRANCH - The city will be hosting "Family Fun-Fest" on the Great Lawn along the oceanfront on June 8. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More...

City group to honor community members

LONG BRANCH - The Concerned Citizens Coalition (CCC) is hosting its Awards Program tonight to honor people and organizations for their services to the community. The event will be held at 6 p.m. More...

Hungry for relief from rising food prices

Worldwide food crisis hits home; higher prices compound gas costs
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Steve Jacobson, owner of theAmboy Deli inMetuchen, strikes an upbeat and genial demeanor when talking about his business over the phone. More...

Pensions up 55 percent in municipal budget

Borough Council unanimously adopts $21M spending plan
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN- Borough officials said last week that major increases in the adopted $21 million municipal spending plan are attributed to pension funds, which increased 55.1 percent over last year. More...

City awards $3.9M contract for park

Construction on Manahassett Creek Park expected to take one year
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The City Council awarded a $3.9 million contract last week for the construction of what will be the city's premier park in the northern section of Long Branch. More...

Unger joins volunteer Fire Dept.

LONG BRANCH- The city Volunteer Fire Department grew by one as city Councilman Brian Unger joined the Independent Engine and Truck Co. No. 2 on Union Avenue. More...

Hands on

Top: Long Branch students take part in the hands-on workstations during the 20th annual Clean Ocean Action Student Summit held at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook on May 9. More...

Volunteers restore island in Mon. Beach

MONMOUTH BEACH - A small flotilla of boats, filled with plants, volunteers and tools, converged on Shrewsbury Island in Monmouth Beach last week. More...

Bulletin Board

'Preventing Osteoporosis' talk at SCAN May 28

Monmouth Medical Center, will present "Preventing Osteoporosis," May 28 from 1-3 p.m. at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. Presenters will be Mutahir Abidi, M.D. More...

Golf scramble for TAPS June 9 at Fort Monmouth

Viecore FSD will host a golf scramble benefit for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) June 9 from noon-7 p.m. at Suneagles Golf Course, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Alunch will be held at noon, followed by tee time at 1:30 p.m. More...

City to hold Memorial Day services May 26

The city of Long Branch is hosting Memorial Day Services onMay 26 starting at 9 a.m. at Fireman's Field at the corner of Woodgate and Overlook avenues, which will be followed by the laying of the wreath at West End Beach at 9:45 a.m. More...

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Opinion

Coda

My advice: Throw the eminent domain case out
GREG BEAN

Even though I give the best advice of anyone I know (I always agree with it and take my own advice), the people who work with me don't always act on my advice. More...

Red State/Blue State

Sadly, what we have here is a failure to be happy
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

Council calls for $500K cut in school budget

Board of Education planned to vote on $50.3M spending plan
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - The Township Council is recommending that the district Board of Education (BOE) cut the school spending by $500,000. More...

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