September 17, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Helpline volunteers lend an ear 24/7

Call volume up, donations down in weakened economy
BY RACHEL HOFFMAN Correspondent

The phone is ringing. Simone Perry is poised and ready for action in a small wooden cubicle, headset firmly framing her young face, long braided tendrils of hair neatly tucked underneath. More...

Zoning change introduced by council

Use variance possible but unlikely, official says
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The City Council introduced an ordinance last week that would eliminate freestanding commercial buildings in a zone that currently has a mix of commercial and residential properties. More...

Boro to hold first Arboretum Day

Resident seeks to revitalize Bliss Price Arboretum
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — After witnessing years of neglect, one borough resident is stepping up in an effort to restore what was once referred to as "the jewel of Eatontown" to its former glory. More...

Steeplechase racing tradition returns

Sept. 26 event revives Monmouth Hunt charity race

OCEANPORT — A unique day of racing is set for Sept. 26 at Monmouth Park with the arrival of the Monmouth Park-Meridian Health Steeplechase Festival, the first steeplechase event held in the region in more than 15 years. More...

Two suspects arrested in stabbing incident

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police have arrested two area men in connection with the stabbing of a third man outside his township residence last week. On Aug. More...

Long Branch Day

From left: Beverly Burns, Freehold Township, explains the food pyramid at the Prevention First booth during Long Branch Day held at Jerry Morgan Park in Long Branch. More...

NOTESAround Town

NOTESAn Alzheimer's disease symposium will take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Sheraton, Route 35 and Industrial Way, Eatontown. Sponsors are Alcoeur Gardens of Matawan, Brick and Ocean; and Dr. More...

Letters

'Naysayer' responds to letter about spending

Iam responding to a letter, "Advocates Need to Get Facts Right," that Michael Winnick of Long Branch wrote "in the Sept. 3 issue. More...

Spend money on jobs, not legal fees

Iread the article in last week's Atlanticville about the Fuschia Triangle lawsuit and the Schneider administration's efforts to prevent the property owners from mounting a legal challenge to the city's blight designation of their property. More...

Public asked to get involved during Hunger Action Month

September is national Hunger Action Month, which is a nationwide callto action effort to mobilize people everywhere to get involved with ending hunger in America. One in eight Americans struggles with hunger. More...

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Obituaries

Barbara W. Latham

Mrs. Latham, 85, of Naples, Fla., and formerly of Shrewsbury, died Aug. 27, 2009. She attended New Jersey College for Women and the New York Institute of Merchandising. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ralph C. More...

Robert L. Chiafullo

Mr. Chiafullo, 68, of Long Branch, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a division head at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. More...

Paul C. Cattanach

Mr. Cattanach, 87, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Sept. 7, 2009, at the St. Barnabas Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Long Branch. He was a retired cataloger at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Swimmers warm up prior to the start of the fifth annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim held in Long Branch Sept. 5 in memory of Licata, an avid swimmer and advocate for the city's beachfronts. More photos, page 3. More...

Interchange work could face delays

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The owner of a Eatontown property is seeking to challenge a recent court ruling that would allow the state to take a portion of his land to redesign the intersection of Routes 35 and 36. More...

Ray Licata Memorial Swim

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from top: Swimmers compete in the one-mile swim during the fifth annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim held in Long Branch on Sept. 5. More...

Workshops at Wellness Center

The Wellness Community, Northern Jersey Shore, The Diney Goldsmith Center, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, will hold" a series of programs "Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment" will be 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 22. More...

New diner opens in Casey Jones location

Long Branch Diner opens with new name, new look
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — A local favorite for decades, the Casey Jones Diner shut its doors more than four years ago but has reopened with new management and a new look.M anny Minhas took over the spot at 185 Morris Ave. More...

Area parishes embark on pastoral planning process

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Cooperation, coordination and collaboration among parishes are some of the expected outcomes of the pastoral plan recently released by the Diocese of Trenton. More...

Rental housing remains a concern for Elberon residents

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Residents of the Elberon section of Long Branch met last week at the annual Elberon Voters and Property Owners Association meeting to discuss topics of interest to the community. More...

University unveils new $57M arena

MAC to play host to sports, cultural and educational events
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — After years of hard work and planning, work has finally been completed on Monmouth University's new Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC). Unveiled before a crowd of state and local dignitaries and politicians on Sept. More...

Bulletin Board

African American Heritage Fest. Sept. 19

The Garden State Cultural Center Fund will present the 22nd annual African American Arts & Heritage Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel (rain or shine). More...

Programs, health fair slated at medical cntr.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will observe Minority and Multicultural Health Month, "Take Control of Your Health: Managing Chronic Diseases," with a free community health fair in the main hospital lobby 11 a.m. More...

Volleyball tourney benefit set for Sept. 20

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, Eatontown, will hold its third annual volleyball tournament 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the beach at Convention Hall, Asbury Park. More...

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Opinion

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Senior: Don't rush health care reform

Guest Column • Thomas F. Stokes

(Editor's note: The unabridged version of this open letter to Rep. Rush Holt, D-12th District, is available online at www.gmnews.com.) As a senior citizen, I would like to discuss the various health care reform proposals under consideration. More...

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Sports

Brookdale soccer looks formidable

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Two soccer teams that are looking to go places in 2009 are on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Mike Costa's men's team is coming off the finest season in school history (17-1-3). More...

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