November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

L.B. to ban eminent domain in Beachfront South

Economy, court battles temper city's approach to redevelopment
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Long Branch officials told residents of the Beachfront South redevelopment zone last week that the city would not use its power of eminent domain in the zone. The city met with residents of the Beachfront South zone on Nov. More...

L.B. Housing Authority looks toward the future

Plans call for senior housing on school site
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The Long Branch Housing Authority is negotiating with the city for the purchase of the former Gregory School, which would become the site of a senior housing complex. More...

County dedicates a fun place for all children

Tony's Place takes nautical theme from oceanfront locale
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Aplace for children of all abilities to play and have fun was dedicated last week at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. More...

In the Service

Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Santiago Roldan has graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center, Cape May. More...

11th District Assembly reps win second terms

Angelini, Rible will work for business-friendly climate
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Incumbent Republican Assembly members Mary Pat Angelini and David Rible won a resounding victory in their bid for re-election last week, defeating their opponents by a wide margin in the race for the 11th District's two state Assembly seats. More...

Circle BMW finalist for Biz of the Year

EATONTOWN — Circle BMW, one of the region's leading BMW dealerships, has been named a 2009 Business of the Year finalist by NJBIZ magazine. More...

Shore Regional Marching Band makes music — and history

WEST LONG BRANCH — The Shore Regional High School Marching Band made school history on Oct. 25 after competing in the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) New Jersey State Championship 1A at Sayreville War Memorial High School. More...

Letters

L.B. pols following in footsteps of Bush-Cheney

It is disappointing to see our city government in Long Branch defend a way of doing business that dates back to the Great Depression. More...

Technique, maintenance will help drivers go green

It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. Driving technique and proper vehicle maintenance go a long way toward protecting the environment. More...

Sick, vacation pay to L.B. employees is outrageous

It's not a beautiful day in the neighborhood when public debate is thwarted by personal attacks. Taken from the Cheney-Rove playbook, it's all [Councilman Michael] DeStefano has to offer. More...

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Arts / Zest

Heart of New Jersey chorus never misses a beat

Sweet Adelines chapter welcomes women who enjoy singing and performing
BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer

They're not rock stars, but they probably have more fun singing together than many of today's musical titans. More...

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Sports

Lady Hawks bring home another NEC title

While the Monmouth University (MU) men's soccer team has garnered much of the attention this year with its record-setting play, the MU women's team has quietly been putting together a special season in its own right. More...

Keeping possession

Juliana Faccone (21), an Eatontown Recreation team member, and Haley Melita (11), Fair Haven, chase after a loose ball during Northern Monmouth Soccer Association play at the Memorial School field in Eatontown on Oct. 31. More...

Local teams come up big

BY DOUG MCKENZIE Staff Writer

The Long Branch Green Wave took on unbeaten Manasquan High School this past weekend, looking to make a statement and give themselves a shot at a home game in the opening round of the Central Jersey Group II playoffs. More...

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Voters speak: Make library a branch of county system

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

After months of tense debate over its future, borough voters have chosen to move forward with making the West Long Branch Public Library a branch of the Monmouth County Library System. More...

Sheriff will stay until January

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, who was elected New Jersey's first lieutenant governor on Nov. 3, has announced that she intends to fulfill her obligations as sheriff until she takes the oath of office as lieutenant governor in January. More...

Election keeps council balance in Eatontown

Republican, Dem win two open council seats
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The political makeup of the Borough Council will remain unchanged following last week's general elections. Republican candidate Kevin Gonzalez and Democratic candidate Anthony Talerico Jr. More...

Council nixes Husky Brook Park project

Mayor accuses council of stonewalling on plan
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — After a contentious meeting rife with shouting matches and accusations of stonewalling, the Borough Council decided to cancel plans to construct the controversial Husky Brook Park. More...

Suspect charged in L.B. stabbing

A Freehold man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Long Branch on Friday, Oct. 30. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Sean S. Robinson, 41, of Freehold, was arrested Oct. More...

Curley's win gives GOP control of county govt.

Middletown resident claims seat on freeholder board
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

The Republican Party exerted its stronghold in Monmouth County on Election Day, Nov. 3, and newly elected Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley was part of that overwhelming GOP victory. More...

NOTESAround Town

Long Branch Library, 328 Broadway, will collect Food for Fines during November, as well as have a "wish" tree of items for children of deployed soldiers and be a collection site for Project Little Soldier sponsored by ARMS. More...

'Evening at the Shore'

Top: Shore Regional High School seniors Tyler Gimble and Polly Goncalves saunter down the runway during the "Evening at the Shore" fashion show held at Shore Regional on Nov. 4. More...

Bulletin Board

Boys & Girls Clubs fall gala, auction Nov. 14

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, Asbury Park and Red Bank, will hold its annual fall gala and auction at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Honoree will be Harry A. More...

Boys & Girls Clubs fall gala, auction Nov. 14

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, Asbury Park and Red Bank, will hold its annual fall gala and auction at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Honoree will be Harry A. More...

Alzheimer's program slated for Nov. 18

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present "Communication: The Key to Understanding Behaviors," 9-11 a.m. Nov. 18 at Atria Senior Living, 44 Pine St., Tinton Falls. The free educational program is for family caregivers. More...

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Preventing another Operation Bid Rig

Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin

Now that the election is over, it is time for the five-member Board of Freeholders to come together and adopt a strong ethics structure to give the county the watchdog agency it needs to help ensure honest government. More...

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Obituaries

Jeanette R. Kearney

Mrs. Kearney, 76, of Red Bank, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, following a brief illness. She was a retired secretary at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Mrs. Ryder was predeceased by her husband, Alvin Bernard "Buck" Kearney. More...

Joseph E. Yunker

Mr. Yunker, 91, of West Long Branch, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was employed at Wheelock Signals Inc., Long Branch, for more than 52 years. Mr. More...

John "Jack" Brodie Pierson

Mr. Pierson, 86, of Dunnellon, Fla., and formerly Long Branch, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Timberridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ocala, Fla. He was a retired engineer at Fort Monmouth CECOM, Tinton Falls. Mr. More...

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