January 28, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

9/11 responders urge action on benefits bill

Ralliers press Pallone to move bill out of committee
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Despite the driving rain, more than 30 people rallied in front of Rep. More...

Winter Fun Run

Chris Stewart (72), Long Branch, runs along the Long Branch oceanfront Jan. More...

WLB. mulls resident firefighter program

Fire dept. says program would add volunteers, cut response times
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — The borough fire department is seeking the Borough Council’s approval of a new program aimed at increasing the department’s volunteer recruitment rates and reducing fire response times. More...

Ocean Grove Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend Feb. 6, 7

Ocean Grove’s annual Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend will take place Feb. 6 and 7. More...

MMC offers support groups, tours during Feb.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will host a meeting of Journey of Hope bereavement support group 6-8 p.m. Feb. 2. The group offers support for spouses/partners who lost their loved one to a brain tumor. More...

Chamber awards dinner March 20

The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual business awards dinner March 20 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. More...

New director brings personal experience to Vietnam vet center

Plans call for public education and outreach program
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

HOLMDEL — William “Bill” Linderman is standing in the center of exhibit space at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel, surrounded by a glass case filled with letters written by soldiers to their parents. More...

NOTES

The Monmouth Beach School eighthgrade class will hold its annual pasta dinner 5- 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Church of the Precious Blood Parish Center, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach. More...

Letters

Many made holiday happy for BBBS

As 2010 begins, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County would like to sincerely thank everyone who brightened the holidays for children in our program and their families. More...

Red Bank Crop Walk supports Haiti relief

The recent news out of Haiti shows the total devastation of this small country. Everywhere we look we are being asked to respond with donations to help our Haitian neighbors. More...

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Columns

U.S. Supreme Court says that corporations are people too

This is a dark day in America. Two weeks ago, I wrote that the U.S. More...

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Obituaries

James H. “Jim” Jackson

Mr. Jackson, 82, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Dec. 28, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. He resided in Long Branch, prior to relocating to North Carolina in 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring in 1967. More...

Joseph C. Seals Jr.

Mr. Seals, 71, of Hazlet, died Dec. 30, 2009, at home. He resided in Old Bridge, prior to relocating to Hazlet in 1990. He was a printing foreman for 27 years at Plymouth Printing Co., Cranford, retiring in 1991. More...

Joseph B. “Chubby” Tomaino

Mr. Tomaino, 87, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Jan. 2, 2010. He was employed at Bendix/Honeywell Corp., Eatontown, for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Gladys, in 2009. More...

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Sports

RBC 4x800 team invited to run at Millrose Games

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Red Bank Catholic’s 4x800 relay team had a fun ride home from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. More...

High school state playoff picture clearing up

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

It’s the last week of January, and that means only one thing for high school sports teams — it’s time to start thinking about the state tournament. More...

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Shore Regional High School,

Christina Hennessy, of Oceanport, a student at Shore Regional High School, stocks the food pantry while volunteering at Lunch Break in Red Bank on Jan. 23. More photos, page 22. More...

Master plan charts future of Long Branch

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Vibrant pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods around the Long Branch train station, bed-and-breakfast accommodations, mixed-use development along the riverfront, and live-work spaces are part of a master plan that will guide the future of Long Branch. More...

Supply convoy brings hope to Haiti

Residents, community groups donate supplies
BYKIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Immediately following the earthquake that struck Haiti, leveled buildings, cut off communication and killed several hundred thousand Haitians, Convoy of Hope was mobilizing to help those in the impoverished country. More...

Ocean Twp. considers moving election date

Measure could save municipality $35K
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township Council is considering changing the date of municipal elections, currently held in May, to coincide with the November general elections. More...

Fort deploys units to support Haitian relief effort

Soldiers among those who lost family members
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

In conjunction with its ongoing humanitarian relief operations, the U.S. military has called on personnel from Fort Monmouth’s various Army divisions to help support the Haitian earthquake relief effort. More...

Boro man gets 17 years in state prison

An Eatontown man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison in connection with the beating death of his former employer in 2008. More...

‘Fight Like a Girl’ benefits women being treated for cancer

LONG BRANCH — The second “Fight Like a Girl Against Cancer” benefit will be dedicated to women being treated for cancer, including a local mother of two who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. More...

Senator’s bill proposes putting end to COAH

Towns would be authorized to plan for development of affordable housing
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

Abill that would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been introduced in the state Senate as S-1. The bill was introduced in a Senate session that was held after Gov. Chris Christie was inaugurated on Jan. 19. Sen. Raymond J. More...

Help is available for perinatal mood disorders

The time when families begin preparing for the arrival of a new baby can be a time of joy, filled with hopes, dreams and high expectations for the future. More...

Bulletin Board

Brooklyn College ’70s HPA reunion aids kids

The Brooklyn College 1970s House Plan Association reunion is slated to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight March 13 at Palms Plaza Catering, 343 Route 34, Matawan. More...

Benefit concert for FoodBank Jan. 30

Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will present the seventh annual benefit concert for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Youth Temple, 22 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. Doors open 6:30 p.m. More...

Hospice training programs begin Feb. 5

Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host 17-hour training programs for individuals interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. Programs will be 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. More...

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Arts / Zest

‘Through Red-Colored Glasses’

An exhibit of photography by Deborah Hope Israeli is at the Jewish Community Center’s Gallery on Grant through March 30. More...

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Schools

On Campus

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., announced the following local student named to the dean’s list status for the fall semester: Amanda G. Mentel of West Long Branch. More...

Monmouth U. hosts ‘The Politics of Civility’ panel

WEST LONG BRANCH — Former New Jersey Gov. Thomas H. More...

OTHS inducts Athletic Hall of Fame members

Ocean Township High School (OTHS) will induct 13 student-athletes and one team into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Jan. 29. The ceremonies will commence at 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. More...

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