October 23, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Fort host towns could share court facilities

Consultants see potential for regional court facility

Fort Monmouth's three host towns should bring their courtrooms under one roof, according to consultants for the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA), who also advise that local towns should consider combining court func More...

New command sgt. major to take post

EATONTOWN — Command Sgt. Maj. Tyrone Johnson will take his position as the new command sergeant major of the CECOM Life Cycle Management Command in an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony in front of Mallette Hall at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. More...

Police order lockdown at three area schools

WEST LONG BRANCH — Three local schools were put under a security lockdown last week after police received a report about a man wandering the streets, armed with knives and threatening to harm himself. On Oct. 16 at approximately 1:14 p.m. More...

The history of COAH

The state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) was established in 1985 as a result of a series of New Jersey Supreme Court cases known as the Mount Laurel decisions. More...

Students to hold mock debate, election Oct. 29

LONG BRANCH — Middle school students in the city will participate in a formal debate Oct. 29 of some of the issues surrounding the national presidential election. More...

NOTES

The annual Oktoberfest at St. James Episcopal Church, 69 Broad St., Eatontown, will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25. More...

Ocean Twp. library to host reading series

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The township branch of the Monmouth County Library will host a free five-part reading and discussion series titled "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination." The series explores Jewish literature a More...

Man accused of stealing iPods

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An Asbury Park man is facing shoplifting and assault charges after he was reportedly observed taking items from an area department store last week, police said. Darin U. More...

Open house

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise top (l-r) Rachel Oglensky, 6, is helped by AnnMarie Russo, 15, both of West Long Branch, in putting on a real firefighter helmet at the West Long Branch Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary open house Oct. 11. More...

Scarecrow Festival

Clockwise from below: Belford's Sara Deuidicibus, 6, tries to find her pumpkin at the Second Annual Monmouth Beach Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 18. A scarecrow patient relaxes. A scarecrow outside one of the businesses in Monmouth Beach. More...

Letters

Domestic violence reaches all classes of society

One out of three American women reports being abused at some point in her lifetime. One in five employed adults in the United States is a victim of domestic violence. More...

To our readers

If you have something to say, The Atlanticville wants to hear from you. Whether it be in response to something you read in The Atlanticville or an issue that concerns you, send us a letter for publication. More...

Tricks and tips to keep kids safe on Halloween

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child. More...

Red State / Blue State

No joy in Mudville for Red State conservatives

Dear Greg: There's no joy in Mudville for Red Staters these days, old friend, as even ardent supporters of John McCain predict big trouble come Election Day. I heard James Carville say of McCain the other day, "Stick a fawk in 'im. He's done. More...

Sports

Man on the run

Long Branch High School quarterback Miles Shuler tries to elude Freehold Brough defenders during the second half of an Oct. 18 game, won by Freehold Borough 21-14. Long Branch's record now stands at 1-4. ERIC SUCAR staff More...

RU football gets back on track against UConn

Scarlet Knights hold on late to defeat Huskies; team is now 2-5 on the season

Following two straight narrow defeats, many of the Rutgers football faithful felt the team was due to have things go their way for a change. More...

Shore Regional tennis ready for playoffs

Girls to take on tough Pascack Hills team today

Shore Regional High School girls tennis coach Michele Gruskos fully expected her team to be competitive with Manasquan in the Central Jersey Group II final on Thursday at Red Bank Regional. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Participants line up at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on Oct. 19 for the Long Branch Public Schools' fourth annual Wave of Hope Walk. More...

Eminent domain will not be used in BFS

Residents, city officials to meet to discuss neighborhood zone

It has been described as a dark cloud looming over a Long Branch beachfront neighborhood, but now with eminent domain off the table, some Beachfront South residents say they are hopeful that they can work with the city on future plans for their nei More...

Candidates agree: fort biggest issue

Two incumbents facing two newcomers for two open seats on Eatontown council

Two incumbents and two political newcomers are vying for two open seats on the Eatontown Borough Council in next month's municipal election. More...

Group envisions new Ocean Walk

The Save Ocean Avenue group presents plan to City Council

LONG BRANCH — With the city's multimillion plan to develop the boardwalk now on hold, a group of city residents is committed to work with officials to see that improvements be made along the oceanfront. More...

Local lawmakers seek COAH reform

Proposed legislation calls for Legislature to take over COAH

EATONTOWN — State Sen. Sean Kean is calling for reform on how affordable housing mandates are governed in New Jersey and wants the state Legislature to take over that responsibility. At a special meeting held in Eatontown on Oct. More...

Dem challenges GOP incumbents

Three vie for two open seats on West Long Branch council

WEST LONG BRANCH — One political newcomer is challenging two incumbent candidates for the two open seats on the Borough Council in next month's municipal election. More...

Man accused of using counterfeit bills

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Neptune man is facing forgery charges after allegedly using counterfeit money at a local supermarket last week, police said. On Oct. 13, at approximately 2:33 p.m. More...

Early hour fire

CHRIS KELLY staff Firefighters battle a fire in a building off Pavilion Avenue in Long Branch in the early hours of Oct. 20. More...

Zaro named to state economic post

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Local attorney Jerold L. Zaro has been named as the new chief of the Governor's Office of Economic Growth. Gov. Jon. S. Corzine made the announcement Oct. 14. More...

Two men charged after chase

EATONTOWN — Two men are facing drug charges after they were involved in a high-speed chase with borough police last week. More...

Bulletin Board

Haunted marsh tours Oct. 25 at Sandy Hook

The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/ New Jersey Sea Grant Program (NJMSC/NJSG) will hold "Hallow-Marine" 5-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the NJMSC, Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. More...

Flu vaccine clinic Nov. 1 in Long Branch

Long Branch Health Department and Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Central Jersey will hold a flu immunization clinic 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 1 at Long Branch Middle School, 350 Indiana Ave. More...

Monmouth University homecoming Oct. 25

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will hold "Homecoming 2008 - Celebrating 75 Years," Oct. 25 The alumni hospitality tent will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and feature a 50/50, old yearbooks for sale, and free refreshments. More...

Columns

Here's the silver cloud in rapid decline of oil prices

Last May, I wrote a column bemoaning that my white whale of a Ford 150 pickup had all the resale value of the ubiquitous exercise equipment you see at yard sales. More...

Arts / Zest

Frescos and found objects

The Paint Place of Asbury Park will be hosting an exhibit of art work by Betsey Regan of Middletown and Mary Cooper of Fair Haven. Regan is known for her paintings of animals. More...

IN THE ARTS

The Monmouth County Arts Council will host the New Jersey premiere of "Synecdoche, New York" at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Clearview Cinema, Red Bank. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. More...