February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Volunteer at the center of serving others

MHRC honors Colleen Volpe, volunteer coordinator for The Center in Asbury Park
BY KRISTEN DALTON
Staff Writer

I t is the humble concern for others that connects the late Earl Thomas Teasley with Colleen Volpe, this year’s recipient of the second annual Monmouth County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) Earl Teasley Humanitarian Award. More...

City seeks to remain a regional center

Council approves action plan, timeline required by state
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The city is closing in on the final steps for retaining its designation as a regional center, which gives Long Branch an edge in obtaining financing and state approvals. More...

Nonprofit to return to Officers Row

AIDS Resource Foundation for Children negotiating lease with National Park Service
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

The National Park Service (NPS) has signed a letter of intent to begin negotiations with theAIDSResource Foundation for Children (ARFC) to lease one of the historic Officers Row buildings at Fort Hancock to the nonprofit. More...

Four-vehicle accident damages traffic signal

EATONTOWN — A four-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 36 and Wyckoff Road on Jan. 24 damaged a traffic signal, according to Eatontown police. More...

Letters

Resident sees racism in candidate’s remarks

Potential Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich shows his rednecked racism in proposing that urban poor kids be hired as janitor aides in schools. More...

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Arts / Zest

Thinking devices

BYMARIE MABER Correspondent

Cellphones, iPods and iPads are everywhere — and now, even in works of art. Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern has filled a gallery with artworks featuring such devices. More...

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Sports

Powerhouse

Ocean Township’s Withler Marcelin (l) has Howell High School’s Ashanti Maurice fighting to keep his shoulders off the mat during their 145-pound match at the Shore Conference Tournament s More...

Bucs’ ice hockey team aiming for winning record

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

The Red Bank Regional High School Bucs have turned things around in recent weeks after opening their hockey season with three consecutive losses. More...

LBHS’s Brodie likes Rutgers despite coaching shakeup

By KennyWalter Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — A weekend visit has reaffirmed Ryan Brodie’s pledge to Rutgers University despite the news that head coach Greg Schiano is leaving the football program. More...

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Photo

Natalie Furman creates a natural treat for birds by coating a pine cone with peanut butter and birdseed at the Morris Avenue School Winter Wonderland Fair in Long Branch on Jan. 28. More...

Locals districts on board with election move

Dangler: Board candidates may compete with political candidates for voters’ attention
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI & KENNY WALTER
Staff Writers

Boards of education for the Long Branch, Eatontown and Monmouth Regional school districts have all voted to move school elections fromApril to the November general elections. More...

Amnesty International film on education in Iran, Feb. 18

SHREWSBURY — A free showing of the newly released Amnesty International documentary “Education Under Fire: The Denial of Education in Iran” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. More...

Eatontown repeals open space ordinance

Funds will help stabilize taxes, pay for services
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — Approximately $900,000 that was initially reserved for open space acquisition will now be used to offset taxes and provide essential services to residents. During the Jan. More...

Eatontown approves housing for residents with special needs

Affordable Housing Alliance will purchase, renovate and administer the group home
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — In approximately six months, a home on Rose Court will be ready to house residents with special needs. A resolution approved by the Borough Council unanimously at the Jan. More...

Employee charged with embezzling $130K from Eatontown firm

An employee of an Eatontown technology company has been charged with embezzling $130,000 in merchandise from her employer. Melissa Covey, 42, of the Martinsville section of Bridgewater, was arrested Jan. More...

Shore Regional H.S. marks 50 years

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — Shore Regional High School alumni from throughout the country have returned home to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their alma mater. More...

Bulletin Board

WLB kindergarten registration Feb. 22-23

WEST LONG BRANCH — Registration for 2012-13 kindergarten will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, at Betty McElmon Elementary School, 20 Parker Road. More...

Monmouth U celebrates Black History Month

WEST LONG BRANCH — In celebration of Black History Month, Monmouth University is hosting a series of programs to celebrate African American heritage. Events are free and open to the public. More...

Brookdale to host Feb. 24 job fair

LONG BRANCH — Brookdale Community College will host its annual Community Job Fair at the Long Branch Higher Education Center, 213 Broadway, on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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Columns

Sometimes, we all need a coach in our corner

CODA
GREG BEAN

Now that I’m not punching a time clock any longer, I’m always looking for ways to supplement the family’s bottom line without taking too much time away from doing things I really want to do, but don’t put much in the old check More...

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Obituaries

Jean Palmieri-Tocci

Ms. Palmieri-Tocci, 67, who was born and grew up in Long Branch, died Jan. 10, 2012, at her Florida residence after a three-year battle with cancer. She was employed in the real estate sector in Florida until her retirement in 1999. Ms. More...

Josephine B. Trezza

Mrs. Trezza, 88, of Middletown, died Jan 26, 2012. She had resided in Monmouth County for more than 60 years, including 38 years in Shrewsbury. Mrs. More...

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