December 4, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Mediator to sit with MTOTSA and city

Judge Lawson sets June 8 court date in eminent domain case
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Astate Superior Court Judge was expected to appoint a mediator this week to sit down with Long Branch officials and oceanfront homeowners in an attempt to resolve the issues in the ongoing eminent domain legal fight. Judge Lawrence M. More...

Local teen honored by American Legion

Ocean Twp. student attends national Boys Nation program
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

An area teen was honored last week for his role as a representative of New Jersey in a national mock government program. More...

Mobile home park seeks PILOT contract

Council agrees to conduct impact study into payment in lieu of taxes agreement
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The owner of a local mobile home park has requested to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with the borough in the wake of the park being designated as an affordable housing development. More...

City man indicted for selling knock-off clothes

LONG BRANCH — A city man was indicted last week by a Monmouth County grand jury for selling counterfeit clothing. More...

L.B. man arrested for car theft

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Long Branch man is facing charges for breaking into and stealing items from a parked car on Grassmere Avenue in the township. On Nov. More...

NOTES AROUND TOWN

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), Eatontown, will hold a Holiday Shopping Night in Red Bank 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 at Winters Furs, 43 Monmouth St.; Jace Jewelers, 53 Broad St.; and Gaetano's Restaurant, 10 Wallace St. More...

Local church helps with Operation Christmas Child

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Presbyterian Church on the Hill collected over 1,400 wrapped shoeboxes last week from area churches for the Operation Christmas Child project. More...

Tree Lighting Spectacular

Left: Festival Plaza at Pier Village in Long Branch is decorated for the fourth annual Tree Lighting Spectacular held Nov. 29. Above: The "Rock 'n' Roll Chorus" treats the audience to a song. Below: A child reaches for another treat. More...

Letters

City commended for allowing dogs on beach

At the Nov. 25 Town Council meeting ordinance 24- 08 was amended to allow dogs on the beach in the winter months with leashes and doggie bags for litter. The beaches for people with dogs are from Brighton Avenue to Seaview Avenue. More...

Prohibition may cause more damage

Regarding Stephen Wallace's Your Turn column "Marijuana decriminalization poses a clear & present danger," illegal drugs are not uniformly more dangerous than legal drugs. More...

Schneider's government operates in the shadows

In Mayor Adam Schneider's recently published remarks disparaging our organization, Long Branch Citizens for Good Government, there are misconceptions that need correction and clarification. No surprise. More...

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Columns

This season, blow up the TV and read a newspaper

Coda • GREG BEAN

This is going to be a strange holiday season indeed. I knew it was off to a weird start when I stopped by the neighborhood liquor store the day before Thanksgiving to buy my annual bottle of Boggs Cranberry Liqueur. More...

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Business

Introducing kids to an old-fashioned pastime

Web-based business offers fishing supplies, lessons for kids
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

What began as a hunt to replace a broken fishing pole has transformed into a part-time niche business for Matawan resident John Hye. More...

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Tree Lighting Spectacular

ERIC SUCAR staff Michelle Scotti (l) and Andrew Giordano, both 5 and of Long Branch, stand next to the large Christmas tree at the fourth annual Tree Lighting Spectacular held in Festival Plaza at Pier Village in Long Branch Nov. 29. More...

Wawa plan could be decided Dec. 8

Residents say project will have negative impact
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

After nearly two years of hearings, the Eatontown Borough Planning Board is expected to make a decision next week on the controversialWawa convenience store application. The application is scheduled to be heard Dec. More...

Opportunity knocks for local nonprofit

The Arc of Monmouth WOC to open café in Long Branch
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — When opportunity came knocking at the door of a local nonprofit, the organization jumped at the chance to expand its services to the community. More...

Local teen trains dogs for the blind

Eatontown resident receives scholarship for work with The Seeing Eye school
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — After six years of dedicated service, a local teen is being honored for her role in helping to raise guide dogs for the blind. More...

Bill to ban elections on holidays passes

The Senate approved a measure last week that would permit elections to be rescheduled if they fall on a date that coincides with a period of religious observance. More...

M.B. to host 'Bead for Life' fundraiser Dec. 6

The Monmouth Beach Cultural Center on Ocean Avenue will be hosting the "Bead for Life" fundraiser Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and jewelry pieces, as well as loose beads made by Uganda women, will be for sale. More...

Chen seeks change to redevelopment laws

Report reveals gaps in state laws governing compensation and relocation assistance
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — While a group of homeowners living along the city oceanfront are involved in a legal battle seeking that they be released from the eminent domain designation, New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald K. More...

Students take the work out of homework

LONG BRANCH — Students at the city high school started what is most likely one of its most successful clubs, according to a press release from the school district. More...

Bulletin Board

Police investigate threats at H.S.

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police received a call from a concerned parent in reference to a disturbing message that was received via text message on a student's cell phone. On Nov. More...

Terner House Gallery to hold exhibit Dec. 14-Jan. 15

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Cultural Committee's January art exhibit will be featuring the work of Phyllis Unger, of West Allenhurst. More...

Applications taken for advocate training

180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is accepting applications for its sexual violence advocate training Saturdays Jan. 17-March 7 at Little Silver Women's Club, Rumson Road and Church Street. More...

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Opinion

American Heart Association offers winter weather warnings

Your Turn
Guest Column • Howard Levite

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Operation Winter Weather Warnings launched today with an educational campaign targeted to individuals with heart disease or history of stroke, and those who may be at high risk. More...

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Red State / Blue State

A Red/Blue imbroglio: one cheats, the other freaks

Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Dear Greg: Not far up the interstate from where I live, in a little town you've driven through hundreds of times, gasoline was selling for $1.39 a gallon last weekend. Pretty cool, huh? More...

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Sports

Ocean Twp. loses in state football playoffs

Above: Ocean Township fullback R.J. D'Apolito (l) tries to evade a Middletown South defender during the first half of an NJSIAA semifinal game at Middletown High School South on Nov. 21. The Spartans fell to South, 13-10. Right: Ocean Twp. More...

Looking for running room

ERIC SUCAR staff Shore Regional's Christopher Remedios tries to evade Keyport defenders during the first quarter of a game at Shore Regional High School on Nov. 26. The Blue Devils ended their season with a 23-13 victory. More...

Monmouth women off to fast start on the court

Hawks start season with 4-1 mark
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

When Stephanie V. Gaitley took over the Monmouth University women's basketball program, the level of expectations for the Lady Hawks was instantly raised. The veteran coach brought with her a wealth of experience and a gaudy track record. More...

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