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.
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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. Lawson decided in court Nov. 20 that he would assign another judge by Dec. 1 to act as the mediator in the case. More...
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. Ocean Township High School student Tomer Langberg, 17, was awarded with a commemorative American flag and plaque by legionnaires with the Neptune-based American Legion Post 346 for his participation in the Boys Nation program. More...
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...