June 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Trailer court residents ask boro to intervene

Eviction notices sent, but no word on pending sale
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Eatownton residents of the borough's soon-to-be-closed Circle Trailer Court are seeking the help of the Borough Council to learn what the fate of their homes will be. More...

City responds to Fuschia Triangle suit

Suit challenges blight designation, seeks damages
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The city of Long Branch has asked the Superior Court of New Jersey to dismiss a lawsuit charging the city with unconstitutionally labeling a Broadway Gateway property as a redevelopment zone. More...

Arc's Work Opportunity Center funding cut

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Too old for school but too young to retire. That's the situation faced by individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth's Work Opportunity Center (WOC) in Long Branch. More...

Farm life gives autistic young adults community

Impact Oasis to partner with Middletown to buy farm
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Middletown Township and a local nonprofit group are close to an agreement that would give autistic young adults a place to live together as a community on a farm after they graduate high school. More...

Classic cool

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from above: Despite the inclement weather, classic car owners showed off their rides during the Invitational Classic Car Show held at the Ocean Township Pool and Tennis Facility on June 14. More...

Twin Lights beacon was nation's first radio station

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

HIGHLANDS — The year was 1899, and an Italian American named Guglielmo Marconi placed a receiving station, complete with an antenna, at the Twin Lights, sending results of the America's Cup yacht races off the tip of Sandy Hook to editors at More...

Letters

City budget result of tax and spend mindset

Iwant to thank Michael Winnick (June 11 letter) for correcting me on my description of his job profile; my error was not intentional. More...

Rible pleased with mobile office turnout

Iwould like to thank everyone who attended the 11th District Legislative Office mobile office hours held at the Eatontown Senior Center on May 27. More...

N.J. candidates for governor must define lieutenant governor role

For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Texture Mania'

'Texture Mania," an exhibit of art by Middletown artists Mary Ann Russo and Cecilia Swatton, is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center through June 27. Russo's highly textured work is upbeat and colorful. More...

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Sports

Sarafian battled his way to NCAA meet

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Adam Sarafian has learned that success isn't measured by how high you vault or titles you've won. It's how you handle adversity. More...

Presious Passion full of surprises in Monmouth Stakes

With the July 4 running of the $750,000 United Nations at Monmouth Park in Oceanport just a few weeks away, last year's winner, Presious Passion, certainly appears to be ready for the repeat. Patricia A. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Coast Guard Rescue swimmers and other volunteers keep Danny Zarro, New York, on the board during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14 More...

Village vs. twp. in school funding fracas

Loch Arbour sues to block Ocean Twp. school budget
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Ocean Township taxpayers may find themselves shouldering a larger tax burden should a county judge approve a request for a preliminary injunction against the Board of Education's (BOE) 2009-10 spending plan. More...

Their 'Best Day at the Beach'

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Erick Dodd, North Plainfield, rides a wave with help from Lake Downham, Sea Bright, during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park i More...

Eatontown adopts $21.3M budget

Delay in state review stalled adoption
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — After two months and several delays on the state level, the Borough Council has finally adopted its $21.3 million 2009 spending plan. More...

Local celebrities, senator team up for FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

Over 1,000 walkers expected to stroll Long Branch boardwalk

LONG BRANCH — Although all parents worry about their children's safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. More...

Summer events at Frank Talk

RED BANK — Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books, located at 163 Shrewsbury Ave., has announced upcoming offerings for the summer months. More...

In the Service

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NOTES

A "Rock n Roll Summer Cocktail Party" featuring Bobby Bandiera's "Rock n' Soul Revue" will be July 1 at Axelrod PerformingArts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. A cocktail reception will be 6:30 p.m., followed by the show 8 p.m. More...

Crash causes gas leak

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents at the Middlebrook Apartment Complex are resting easy again this week after being evacuated from their homes as a result of a gas leak. On June 4 at approximately 11:23 a.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Benefit slated for Jersey Shore musician

Jersey Shore Musicians Who Care is hosting "A Benefit for Lance & Nicole" 3- 9 p.m. June 28 at Paul's Tavern, 1705 Main St., Lake Como. Doors open 2:30 p.m. More...

Center announces blood drives for June

Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives for June: • June 23 6-8 p.m. at Temple Beth Torah, Deal and Local roads, Ocean • June 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More...

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Opinion

June: Why do we garden? Because we must!

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. More...

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Columns

Hide the children; he's got a new power saw

Coda • GREG BEAN

Now that the weather is nicer, I've been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. More...

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Obituaries

John "Giovanni" Piccinich

Mr. Piccinich, 82, of Long Branch, died June 8, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Josephine, in 1986; and a son-in-law, T.J. Cosgriff. More...

Rupert Abbott

Mr. Abbott, 71, of Long Branch, died June 1, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Jamaica, he relocated to Long Branch 15 years ago. Mr. Abbott was a parking lot attendant for ShopRite for the past 11 years. More...

Mildred K. Barnett

Mrs. Barnett, 97, of West Long Branch, died June 5, 2009, at home. She was an elementary school teacher at Holy Trinity School, Long Branch; Holy Innocents School, Neptune; and St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, retiring in the 1970s. More...

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