February 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

NJLM: COAH withheld evidence to impede case

League seeks to prove affordable housing mandates are unreasonable

The New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM) is charging that the state's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) withheld information that could help prove that current affordable housing mandates are unreasonable and based on faulty information. More...

Boro seeks 'strict' pay-to-play law

Introduction of ordinance was up for vote last night

EATONTOWN — In an attempt to limit the influence political contributions have on local officials, the Borough Council was expected to introduce what is being called "the strictest version of a pay-to-play ordinance" last night. More...

JCC appoints new executive director

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The board of directors of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County has appointed Aaron Rosenfeld as executive director of the JCC. Rosenfeld served this past year as interim executive director. More...

Rible to discuss gang activity

Assemblyman Dave Rible recently met with the state Department of Corrections Commissioner George Hayman to address reports of gang activity in New Jersey's state prisons. More...

MMC to pilot project on the misuse of ERs

LONG BRANCH — The use of hospital emergency departments for non-emergency health care has long been a concern of providers and policymakers. More...

Best Buy to open at Rt. 36 location

EATONTOWN — As businesses continue to close their doors due to the current economic climate, at least one store will be opening at a new location in the borough. The Eatontown Planning Board approved plans on Jan. More...

NOTES

Students at Pope John XXIII Regional Catholic School in Ocean Township celebrated Catholic Schools Week by honoring service people who make the community a better and safer place. More...

Man faces drugs, weapons charges

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Keyport man is facing various drugs and weapons charges after a township police officer conducted a routine traffic stop. On Feb. More...

Help sought in search

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man who they believe to have attempted to rob a township gas station. On Jan. More...

FCS receives $10K grant

LONG BRANCH — Family & Children's Service (FCS), based in Long Branch, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Comcast Foundation. The grant monies received by FCS will help support the organization's Reading Buddies program. More...

Polar Dip

FRANK GALIPO Manalapan resident Darrin Goldman, aka 'Larry the Lighthouse' and Patrick Koar, of Allenhurst, participate in the third annual Camp Sunshine Polar Dip held Jan. 31 at Avenue Beach Club in Long Branch. More...

Works of shore area artist to be exhibited

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present its second major art exhibit, "Purity of Expression" Sally Asa: American Artist, 1921-1988. This retrospective will feature the work of renowned shore artist Sally Asa. More...

Students to enter math competition in March

LONG BRANCH — Two teams from the city school district will be taking part in the monthly M3 Mega Moody/SIAM Math Competition in March. The competition will take place on March 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. More...

Letters

Children are the real victims of economy

As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we've heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. More...

Despite economy, one's health is important

No matter how hard one's financial situation is, it is still important to look after one's health. For women, annual exams such as Pap smears and breast exams are essential to ward off later, greater problems. More...

Good Samaritan law needs to be improved

On March 8, 2008, I had a heart attack while picking up my youngest daughter from Girl Scouts. While I was unconscious and not breathing on the side of the road, calls were placed to 911, but no one initially attempted CPR. I was lucky, however. More...

Arts / Zest

Brookdale Creates

'Brookdale Creates," an exhibition of new work by faculty, adjuncts and learning assistants from a range of departments, is on view in the CVA Gallery at Brookdale Community College through Feb. 27. More...

Sports

Gaining position

Left: Monmouth Regional's David Fletcher (facing camera) begins to lift Rumson Fair Haven's Ian Christ off the ground for a takedown attempt at 119 pounds during a dual match at Rumson-Fair Haven High School on Feb. 7. More...

Not much suspense for locals heading to postseason

As the winter scholastic sports regular season winds down, teams throughout the local area are beginning to shift their focus to the upcoming postseason. More...

On the catwalk

FRANK GALIPO Monmouth University students hosted their annual charity fashion show at Wilson Hall on the university's West Long Branch campus on Feb. 7. More...

Boro seeks piece of stimulus package

Council votes to hold off on preparing plans for borough improvement projects

West Long Branch has joined a growing list of municipalities that are seeking a share of President Barack Obama's Economic Stimulus Package in order to help fund infrastructure improvements within the borough. More...

Environmental group hosts nature tour

Participants explore Joe Palaia Park during winter walk

The sky was clear and the sun shined as the Ocean Township of Ocean Environmental Commission highlighted some of the town's natural resources during a nature tour over the weekend. The Environmental Commission held a Winter Nature Walk on Feb. More...

City to boost lead poisoning program

Council expected to approve agreement with state Public Advocate's Office

LONG BRANCH — The council was expected to green light an agreement this week with the state Public Advocate's Office that would help the city step up its lead poisoning awareness program. More...

Help Is Here bus tour to stop in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH — The Help Is Here Express bus tour is coming to Long Branch with a stop at the Monmouth County Department of Health to help uninsured and financially struggling New Jersey residents access information on programs that provide pre More...

Lady Liberty balloon falls at local business

Liberty Tax Service reacts to vandalism of company's icon

LONG BRANCH — It stood 25 feet tall and served as the icon for a local tax business in the city. That was until the inflatable Statue of Liberty balloon fell victim to an attack. Sometime late on Jan. 30, or early Jan. More...

Volunteers needed to monitor nesting birds at Seven Presidents

LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers to provide on-site monitoring of threatened and endangered bird species' nesting sites, especially the piping plover at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. More...

Police make arrests on weapons charges

LONG BRANCH — City police arrested and charged four people for possessing weapons following a motor vehicle stop. On Feb. More...

Teen faces charges for home invasion

LONG BRANCH — A city teen is facing robbery charges for a home invasion on Ocean Boulevard. On Jan. 31, police responded to an Ocean Boulevard residence for a report of a home invasion. More...

Arrests made for buying alcohol for underage drinkers

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police working under the state's "Cops in Shops" initiative have arrested and charged four teens with attempting to purchase alcohol while under the legal age. On Feb. More...

Two charged with heroin use

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two Leonardo residents are facing drug charges for allegedly possessing and using heroin in the parking lot of the Seaview Mall. On Jan. 29 at approximately 2:02 p.m. Ocean Township Police Detective Lt. More...

Style and stand-up

FRANK GALIPO Monmouth University student Max Timko greets the audience with a stand-up comedy routine at the university's annual fashion show on Feb. 7. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Mercy Center in Asbury Park. More...

County budget to get close look from panel

The Monmouth County Budget Review Committee is back in business. More...

City resident recognized for independence

LONG BRANCH — Senior Independence Month is dedicated to celebrating and increasing independence for older Americans. More...

Bulletin Board

Free trees offered to celebrate Arbor Day

The New Jersey Tree Foundation is offering free 2-year-old trees (1 to 2 inches tall) to celebrate Arbor Day 2009 in New Jersey. More...

Monmouth U. to mark Black History Month

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will offer free programs during February to celebrate Black History Month. A living-history lecture, "Roles of Blacks During the Civil War from a Woman's Perspective," will be presented 11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. More...

Music and dance workshop Feb. 20, 21

Monmouth University's performing arts series will present "A Journey through India: Visual Art and Dance Workshop" will be 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Anacon Hall. More...

Columns

Men cook, but real men cook chicken with Provençal sauce

The papers last week had some interesting demographic information about this nasty recession we're in, and it wasn't good news for men. More...

Obituaries

Claire D. Acquaro

Mrs. Acquaro, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Jan. 26, 2009, at Medi Center, Neptune. She resided in Red Bank, prior to relocating to Oakhurst 35 years ago. She was a secretary at Shore Dairies for 10 years. More...

Antonio "Gene" Termine

Mr. Termine, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Jan. 30, 2009, at New York Community Hospital, Brooklyn. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Frances; and several brothers and sisters. Mr. More...

Catherine Russomanno

Mrs. Russomanno, 83, of Farmingdale, died Jan. 31, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She had resided in Eatontown before relocating to Farmingdale. Mrs. More...