ERIC SUCAR staff Monmouth Regional High School band stands at attention at the Army Community Covenant Signing ceremony held Sept. 24 at Wampum Park in Eatontown. See story, page 3.
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Officials sign Army Community Covenant
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer
Soldiers stationed at Fort Monmouth were joined by their families last week, as area towns came together for a ceremony to show their gratitude to the men and women before the fort closes its doors in 2011. In recognition of the strength shown by soldiers and their families, Army officials, as well as state and local leaders, came together Sept. More...
City business administrator hopeful lawsuit won't be filed
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH — The city has taken steps to assure that it is paid the $1.4 million it is owed by the developers of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa expansion project along the oceanfront. Council unanimously adopted a resolution Sept. More...
Atty: Historic preservation ordinance will have teeth
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH — The city is one step closer to having a historic preservation ordinance on the books as the City Council continued discussions on the measure last week that will ultimately allow homeowners to opt out of any historical designation. More...
Shore Regional referendum vote was planned to be held on Rosh Hashana
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer
WEST LONG BRANCH — State Assembly members have passed a new bill that will allow the state Department of Education to reschedule special school elections if they fall on religious holidays. Co-sponsored by District 11 Assembly members David Rible and Mary Pat Angelini, the new bill, which was passed on Sept. More...
Resolution could come up for second vote by council
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH — A resolution authorizing a land swap between the city and the Board of Education was defeated by the City Council last week, but could be appearing on an agenda for another vote. Council President Michael DeStefano said that it is likely that the resolution will be up for another vote when all five council members are present at a public meeting. More...