August 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Residents get a glimpse into the boro's past

Tour of historic cemetery is part of centennial celebration

As part of West Long Branch's yearlong centennial celebration, residents gathered for a tour of one historical site where stories of the borough's long-buried past were told. More...

City gets go-ahead from court to evict Rev. Kev

City: Brown illegally occupied building for over 10 years

LONG BRANCH — Developers are one step closer to redeveloping the city's downtown after a court said the city could evict a resident from one of the buildings slated for demolition to make way for the project. On Aug. More...

Kean, Rible, Angelini to collect food donations

The 11th District Legislative Office of Sen. Sean Kean, Assemblyman Dave Rible and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini has been designated as a drop-off location for the local food bank. More...

Lawmakers ask for more hearings on fort closure

Report reveals shortage of 2,200 jobs when fort reopens in Maryland

EATONTOWN — State lawmakers are planning to request additional hearings in response to a recent report that detailed relocation plans for Fort Monmouth. More...

City man sentenced to 6.5 years in jail

A Long Branch man has been sentenced to six and a half years behind bars for an armed robbery in Keyport. On Aug. 8, Choyce Schwartz, 35, was sentenced by a state Superior Court judge in Freehold for the first-degree crime of armed robbery. More...

Unger to discuss historic preservation ordinance

LONG BRANCH — City Councilman Brian Unger is planning to address members of the Long Branch Democratic Club on Sept. 2 on the proposed historic preservation ordinance pending before the council. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman 1st Class Victor B. Rodriguez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Lori and Victor Rodriguez of Eatontown. More...

NOTES

Long Branch Housing Authority in conjunction with the city of Long Branch and Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey will host its annual Back 2 School Festival during Long Branch Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13. More...

Long Branch man charged with burglary

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Letters

Tax increase being used to fight L.B. residents

(Letter to the mayor of Long Branch, City Council and residents) The New Jersey State Superior Court Appellate Division made its decision: The government of Long Branch did not clearly define "infill" to the residents involved nor to the public More...

Thanks extended to 'Island Nights' fundraiser supporters

On behalf of the children from Red Bank, Asbury Park and Long Branch who are served by Aslan Youth Ministries, I'd like to thank the community for supporting our "Island Nights" fundraiser so wholeheartedly. More...

Legislators thanked for preservation of Shore Fund

The Jersey Shore Partnership, on behalf of everyone who enjoys the shore, thanks the legislators who helped preserve the annual $25 million stable source of funding for shore protection and beach renourishment. More...

Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

Auditions for the Concordia Youth Chorale will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown- Lincroft Road. More...

Fabulous Fiber

Anew exhibition at the Monmouth Museum explores traditional and contemporary works in fiber. "Fabulous Fiber" will be on view through Sept. 21. More...

Photo

Amy Soltes, 17, tries to pass off the ball to Joe Olivadoto, 16, during a game of over/under at the annual kickoff party of Ocean Township's Growing Strong program at the municipal pool Aug. 25. More...

Former twp. manager appeals pension repayment

Council holding off on paying $12,000 to David Kochel

Aformer Ocean Township manager is appealing a state board ruling that requires him to reimburse the state for three months' pension he collected last summer. More...

Residents continue fight against proposed Wawa

Next round of hearings set for Thanksgiving week

EATONTOWN — After nearly three hours of testimony, the borough Planning Board has carried to November an application to construct a Wawa convenience store at the former site of the Eatontown Roller Rink. Scheduled for Nov. More...

New Elberon School set to open in 2011

LONG BRANCH — Plans are under way for construction of the new Elberon Elementary School, which is slated to open 2011. The new school will replace the existing elementary school building on Park Avenue, which was constructed in 1969. More...

Resident asks city to respond to accusations

City officials calling 'Pizza Connection' claim false and baseless

LONG BRANCH — Residents accusing council members of inappropriate behavior and back-door dealings has become almost routine at City Council meetings. And last week's Aug. More...

BOE to discuss opening old Oakhurst School

State requires twp. to provide full-day preschool classes

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — School officials are considering opening the Oakhurst School building to students again in order to make room for a full-day preschool in the district. More...

City athletes to get the 'Green Carpet' effect

LONG BRANCH — For the last five years, all outdoor athletic events for the city high school have been played on the road. That was one small price to pay for having a new middle school and high school built. More...

Cruising Long Branch

Left: John Christman looks over the engine of his 1958 Corvette at the Car Cruise on Brighton Avenue in Long Branch on Aug. 16. Below: Bob McAllister checks out a big engine at the car show. More...

City man charged with selling 'knock-offs'

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Police look for suspect in AT&T burglary

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Bulletin Board

L.B. library launches new career center

The Long Branch Public Library is pleased to announce the development and start of its new virtual career center. The center is also accessible through the Web site at www.lmxac.org/longbranch. More...

Reservations due Sept. 1 for 'Sunset Gathering'

St. Anthony's Church, Red Bank, and its social concerns committee, will hold the second annual "Sunset Gathering" 4- 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Windward Estate, 167 Grange Ave., Fair Haven. Reservations are required by Sept. 1. More...

Opinion

Pier Village far from 'luxurious' for WLB resident

Your Turn

I take regular fitness walks along the Long Branch boardwalk at various times of the day and week. I wish to raise consciousness on situations I observe each time I walk through Pier Village and the Promenade. More...

Columns

Wasser may have more to worry about than bad press

James Wasser (sorry, I can't bring myself to call him by the honorific Doctor), superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District, called me recently to complain about my column of Aug. More...

Sports

Trying to stay out of harm's way

Monmouth University defensive lineman Troy Butler (No. 53) nearly reaches quarterback Andrew Mandeville (No. 2) during an intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 22. The Hawks open their season Saturday against the University of Rhode Island. CHRIS KELLY staff More...

Local anglers learn lesson in rescheduling due to lack of fish

Iwas recently invited on a six-man charter with my good friend Keith Bush. The six of us were all set to hit the canyon and fight tuna. The weather couldn't have been any better; conditions were to be like a bathtub in the canyon. More...

Sports Shorts

WRSU, the Rutgers student radio station, will broadcast seven men's soccer matches from Yurcak Field this season, including three Big East contests. The Scarlet Knights' home-opening match against Delaware (Aug. More...