July 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro extends shared court agreement with Ocean Twp.

West Long Branch has until Jan. 1 to move court
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

West Long Branch's shared services agreement for court facilities with Ocean Township has been extended due to a delay on the county level. More...

Sun, surf and smiles as Life Rolls On

Day of surfing for people with spinal cord injuries
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Beachgoers flocked to the Jersey Shore this weekend, but none enjoyed themselves as much as a group who gathered on the beachfront to catch a wave, some for the first time. More...

West Long Branch approves $9.2M budget

Woolley says tax rate should be higher
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — Despite discord among members, the Borough Council has voted to adopt its $9.2 million 2009 spending plan. The council voted 5-1 in favor of adopting the budget during the June 17 meeting. More...

Long Branch council adopts $47.8M budget

CFO warns cuts may be needed next year
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The City Council approved the $47.8 million budget last week after waiting for the state to review the spending plan. More...

Tour looks at sites for Port Huron building

LONG BRANCH — A group of local preservationists, residents and others who are interested in preserving the Port Huron building at the Takanassee Beach Club were slated to tour the historic structure Thursday. More...

Shana Foundation recognized for public awareness drive

MONMOUTH BEACH — Madeline Wasserman, executive director of the Monmouth Beach-based Shana Foundation, was recognized for her educational advocacy on behalf of the public and the health care community by the Senate and General Assembly of the More...

NOTES

The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will present Dr. Laura Neitzel, a professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at West Park Recreation Complex, 615 W. More...

Historical association to honor former prez

The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) will honor Mary Lou Strong, former president of the board, at its 34th annual garden party slated for July 19. More...

Letters

Co-chairs thank media, public for support

Recently, 62 young women — juniors in 12 local high schools — participated in the third annual Running and Winning Workshop sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Greater Red Bank Area, the Northern Monmouth County Branch of AAUW, the More...

Be cautious about health care legislation

We would all like less expensive health care! Let's not rush a bill through the House and Senate. Take time to read what you are signing, and have a meaningful debate on the cost, the services and insurance costs. Who will be covered, all U.S. More...

Victory Gardens for healthier people and communities

Since so many of us want to both save money and eat healthier foods, how about bringing back an icon of the past — the victory garden? More...

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Arts / Zest

Summer season opens at Shadow Lawn Stage

WEST LONG BRANCH — "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)" opened the summer season of the Shadow Lawn Stage at Lauren K. Woods Theatre at Monmouth University on June 26. More...

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Sports

SummerHeat Tournament returns to baseball tradition

Switch to wood bats takes game full circle
BY JOHN CANNIZZARO Correspondent

The Fair Haven SummerHeat Tournament returned to the roots of baseball by switching to wood bats for this year's tournament. More...

Aerials Gymnastics team takes 3rd at finals

Aerials Gymnastics, Eatontown, finished the season with a big win at States. Not only did the A Team finish third out of 35 teams statewide, they had six individual state champions. More...

Mary's Follies tops the field in Boiling Springs

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Mary's Follies closed resolutely along the rail in the stretch to score an upset victory in the $150,000 Boiling Springs Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park on Saturday. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Shore Regional High School class of 2009 valedictorian Daniel Jesuele isn't deterred by the steady rainfall as he addresses graduates, parents, friends and members of the school community at the West Long Branch school's commencemen More...

Adult students mark an ending … and a beginning

Brookdale's Adult Basic Education students graduate
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

With praise from their instructors and friends and families looking on with pride, more than 200 students marked the completion of Brookdale Community College's Adult Basic Education (ABE) program last week. More...

City encourages growth of farmers markets

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — A new ordinance may encourage the opening of farmers markets throughout the city Prior to the summer season, the Long Branch City Council passed an ordinance allowing farmers markets to apply for a zoning permit to hold a marke More...

Tours, screenings at medical center

Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will offer pre-operative tours of Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center 3-4 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The free tours are for pediatric patients having a surgical procedure at the center. More...

Class of 2009

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Shore Regional High School graduate C.J. Mayer prepares for the school's commencement exercise June 24. Seniors walk to their seats prior to exercises at the West Long Branch school. More...

Wolf Hill bids goodbye to principal 'who watched us grow'

Educator raised in Long Branch to retire
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — After almost 30 years with the Oceanport School District, five as principal of Wolf Hill Elementary School, Renee Bonin said it is time to pass her job on to a younger person. More...

Juvenile faces weapons charges in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH — City police responded to a Second Avenue home June 9 on a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, police spoke with the caller, an 18-year-old female. More...

Monmouth U. honors outstanding teachers

Monmouth University has honored three outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers, including a Red Bank resident. More...

Fed. stimulus money will fund county projects

Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. More...

Bulletin Board

Visions of Hope raises $85,000 for MDA

The Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Visions of Hope event held in Aberdeen in early June raised more than $85,000 for the organization. More...

Choir festival in Ocean Grove July 12

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting will present the 55th annual choir festival 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Great Auditorium, Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways, Ocean Grove. More...

Fourth of July Parade of Boats in Red Bank

The Shrewsbury River Yacht Club Inc., Fair Haven, will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade of Boats on July 4, beginning at 11 a.m. More...

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Columns

Suit that polarized town enters a new chapter

Coda • GREG BEAN

I've written about the Stuart Moskovitz/Manalapan imbroglio a number of times over the last few years, so it's appropriate to note the fact that one chapter of this sorry mess may finally be over. More...

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Obituaries

Theresa Juliano

Mrs. Juliano, 86, died June 27, 2009, at Brandywine Assisted Living, Shrewsbury. She is survived by a brother Rocco "Rocky" Juliano of Ocean Township; and a sister-in-law. A memorial Mass will be celebrated July 13 at 10 a.m. More...

Nicholas "Nick" Vloyanetes

Mr. Vloyanetes, 94, of Long Branch, died June 18, 2009, at St. Barnabas Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Long Branch. More...

Louis Delonardo Jr.

Mr. Delonardo, 61, of Middletown, died June 23, 2009, at home. He resided in the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township prior to relocating to Middletown. He was employed by the Shrewsbury Township Public Works Department. More...

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