December 31, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

MRHS suits may add privacy claim

Female employees say they were taped by hidden camera
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The attorney representing three female employees suing the Monmouth Regional High School District in Tinton Falls said last week that two of the complaints may be amended to add allegations of invasion of privacy. More...

Old First Church brings 200th year to a close

Methodist congregation drawn closer by centennial celebration
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — Members of the Old First Methodist Church are looking back on a year during which the congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary. More...

L.B. Planning Board moves forward on master plan

Attorney: City is meeting affordable housing quota
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The city Planning Board continues to work toward a comprehensive master plan, which is due to be completed by March. At the Dec. More...

E’town seeks to cut losses on botched park plan

Council approves resolution seeking refund from engineer
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The Borough Council passed a resolution seeking to reclaim money it paid to T&M Associates for the now-defunct Husky Brook Park project. More...

Men draw prison terms for Eatontown robberies

Astate Superior Court judge has sentenced three Delaware men to state prison terms for their roles in the armed robberies of two borough businesses last year. More...

BrewSips raises $17K for Long Branch Concordance

The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) raised $17,000 at its annual BrewSips event held in mid-November at Architectural Accents Past and Present, Long Branch. More...

Free workshop on nutrition for babies and children

LONG BRANCH — Learn about healthy nutrition habits for infants and young children during WIC’s “Healthy Habits for Babies” workshop hosted by the Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center (LBC) on Friday, Jan. More...

Letters

Coastal conservation trailblazer: Dery Bennett

Most of us view the Jersey Shore as a place for a summer vacation or a day at the beach. But to Derickson W. Bennett, the coast was much more: a complex ecosystem, a habitat for wildlife and a way of life. More...

Agency extends thanks to supporters during 2009

Saying the words “thank you” just doesn’t seem sufficient to express our gratitude to all those who have assisted Prevention First during this year. More...

Legislature urged to act on brain injury bill package

The New Jersey Legislature is considering the development of a task force that would help develop best practices for education professionals who work with students with traumatic brain injury. More...

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Arts / Zest

Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra

Top: The Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra performs on the Grand Staircase during Monmouth University’s “A Holiday Greet” concert held outside Wilson Hall on Dec. 9. More...

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Schools

Teens benefit from leadership program

Sixteen teenagers from Ocean Township, West Long Branch and Marlboro recently completed a one-year educational program, “The Future Leadership Council,” sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County, Deal. More...

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Sports

Local boys hoops teams are off and running

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

With the holiday season upon us, there are several local high school boys basketball teams looking to get a head start on a championship season. More...

Rocky Leiner

Red Bank Regional’s Rocky Leiner (r) tries to break free from the hold of Ocean Township’s Brandon Shenan during their 130-pound match held at Ocean Township High School on Dec. 23. More...

RFH, Shore, RBC chasing holiday tourney titles

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

With the high school basketball season now in full swing, some local girls teams are looking strong early on in their respective holiday tournaments. More...

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Photo

Sam Ryan (l) and Pat Conte get ready for the seventh annual church dinner at St. James Church in Long Branch on Dec. 24. Volunteers helped to prepare turkeys and an assortment of side dishes. More...

Arts groups hard hit by withholding of state $$

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants due to the state budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. More...

Law tosses lifeline to underage drinkers

Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. More...

L.B. Fire Department holds awards ceremony

LONG BRANCH — The Training Division of the Long Branch Fire Department held its annual Training Graduation and Awards Ceremony Dec. 17 at the Branchport Hose Company firehouse on Branchport Avenue. More...

DaVis, Rau end tenure on council

Chief also lauds DaVis for service in police dept.
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The Borough Council and Eatontown Police Department thanked two council members as they stepped down from the dais at the last council meeting of 2009 More...

Fire under investigation

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Fire officials are investigating a structure fire that occurred in the industrial section of the township last week. More...

FCS names director of health care services

LONG BRANCH — Family & Children’s Service (FCS) of Monmouth County has named Paul Chalakani of Brick as director of health care services. More...

Helping hands

Sam Ryan (l-r) and Pat Conte help to make the preparations for the seventh annual church dinner at St. James Church in Long Branch on Dec. 24. More...

Bulletin Board

Whole Foods sales to aid Lunch Break

Lunch Break, a local nonprofit that provides meals, clothing and other services for struggling individuals and families in Monmouth County, announced that Whole Foods Market, Middletown, will be donating a portion of its sales on Jan. More...

Genealogical Society to hold talk Jan. 10

Gerald Smith, Monmouth County Genealogical Society vice president, will speak on “Bastards, Bridges and Bawdy Houses: Using Quarter Sessions Records for Genealogical Research” at the general meeting 1:30 p.m. Jan. More...

Genealogical Society to hold talk Jan. 10

Gerald Smith, Monmouth County Genealogical Society vice president, will speak on “Bastards, Bridges and Bawdy Houses: Using Quarter Sessions Records for Genealogical Research” at its meeting 1:30 p.m. Jan. More...

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Obituaries

Gladys Marshall Harris

Mrs. Harris, 92, of Long Branch and formerly Deal, died Dec 17, 2009, at home. She was a former employee at Henry S. Marshall & Sons Jewelers, and the Eye Catcher, Allenhurst. More...

Philip C. Delcamp

Mr. Delcamp, 74, of Long Branch, died Dec. 19, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. He was a retired painter for 50 years at John Williams and Family Paint Co., Oceanport. More...

James P. “Jim” Erving

Mr. Erving, 68, of Red Bank, died Dec. 19, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He resided in Little Silver prior to relocating to Red Bank in his early 20s. More...

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