Pier Village proves to be a good bet for Long Branch    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
LONG BRANCH — Opponents said it wouldn't last. They said the first good storm would knock it down. But not only has the four-year-old Pier Village become the "destination" city officials said they needed to remake... Full Story...

TOWN BRIEFS    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
City hosting "Back 2 School" festLONG BRANCH: The Housing Authority will join the city and Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey in hosting the annual "Back 2 School Festival" to be held on Long Branch Day Sept. 13.The city... Full Story...

Polo match, golf outing to aid response team    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
Tina Morgan has seen firsthand the good that can come from providing a little help for those in a bad situation."At that time when (victims) are at headquarters or reaching out to that hotline, they're really reaching... Full Story...

TOWN BRIEFS    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
Comedy show set for Sept. 20KEANSBURG: The New Point Comfort Fire Company will be holding its annual Comedy Show on Sept. 20. Four comedians will be in attendance. Tickets are $20, which includes the show and dinner with a... Full Story...

Manalapan man accused of stealing jewelry    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
MANALAPAN — A township man has been charged with stealing items, includingjewelry, from two local homes.On July 21, a safe, containing passports, birth certificates, traveler's checks, credit cards, several diamond... Full Story...

Charity game to draw soccer stand-outs    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
MARLBORO — Saturday night will be an emotional affair for Frank Rizzi and friends, but there's one thing the soccer instructor is sure of: Keith Engelhardt would be smiling.The evening marks the fourth Keith Engelhardt... Full Story...

High bacteria count prompts beach closure    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
LONG BRANCH - According to the state Department of Environmental Protection Web site, the beach at the Ocean Beach Club, located at 1035 Ocean Ave. in the Elberon section, was closed Wednesday because of excessive levels of... Full Story...

Fundraiser to benefit post-prom party    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
A fundraising event, in memory of a 16-year-old local girl killed in a 2000 Millstone Township traffic accident and benefiting a program to keep promgoers safe, is scheduled for Sept. 28.The second annual Stephanie Dara Berman... Full Story...

Tax hike likely for Keyport residents    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
KEYPORT - Based upon Keyport's proposed municipal budget, residents can expect to see a roughly 16-cent increase in their municipal property tax rate this year, officials said.While Keyport has regained approximately $... Full Story...

Vet testifies dog was in pain before death    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
MARLBORO — A veterinarian provided what could be the prosecution's key evidence Wednesday night in the trial of a township couple accused of animal abuse.Steven I. Moses and his wife, Rhonda Uretzky are each accused... Full Story...

Fire company makes its case for new truck    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
KEYPORT — Members of the Liberty Fire Company are asking the borough's municipal government to help fund a new $345,000 firetruck that firefighters say is desperately needed.The new truck, fire officials said, would... Full Story...

Deal police chief will retire Dec. 31    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
DEAL — Police Chief Michael J. Sylvester has agreed to retire Dec. 31 as part of the settlement of a lawsuit he filed against the borough.In the suit filed in January, Sylvester sought to correct what he contended is... Full Story...

Counseling center still helping despite cuts    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A year ago, M.V. would lie awake night after sleepless night, haunted by memories of childhood sexual abuse. When sleep finally did come, she says, she would wake screaming from nightmares."Having... Full Story...

Towns’ input yields changes in fort plan    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
TINTON FALLS — The Fort Monmouth redevelopment authority has made some changes to its $1 billion reuse plan for the Army post a week after the surrounding towns weighed in on the proposal. The changes discussed at Wednesday... Full Story...

Towns’ input yields changes in fort plan    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
TINTON FALLS — The Fort Monmouth redevelopment authority has made some changes to its $1 billion reuse plan for the Army post a week after the surrounding towns weighed in on the proposal. The changes discussed at Wednesday... Full Story...

NEW START FOR PRIEST, SCHOOL    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
HAZLET — When the Rev. Douglas A. Freer was told by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton he was going to be the new administrator of Holy Family School and Church, he embraced the idea as a "happy coincidence."For almost... Full Story...

Soccer marathon to honor boy, 12    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
Hundreds of soccer players are expected to gather Saturday to honor one of their own, a gifted young athlete who died earlier this year."The kid did so much for all of us, you have to do something in return," said Mia O'... Full Story...

Rain garden planting to start in Sept.    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
BRADLEY BEACH — Planting for the elementary school's rain garden should begin on Sept. 27.The 768-square-foot rectangular garden will be located in the school's playground, along Fifth Avenue. It's designed... Full Story...

Turf field topic of meeting tonight at Middletown school    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
MIDDLETOWN — The facilities committee of the Board of Education will hold a meeting tonight to discuss the turf field project at High School North.New bid specifications for the field were due Monday, board secretary... Full Story...

Cops: Long Branch man sold designer knockoffs from car    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Call it the counterfeit fashion caper.Police arrested a Long Branch man Tuesday afternoon after they said they found him with a carload of counterfeit haute couture clothing and accessories.Reynaldo Hubbard... Full Story...

Counseling center still helping despite cuts    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A year ago, M.V. would lie awake night after sleepless night, haunted by memories of childhood sexual abuse. When sleep finally did come, she says, she would wake screaming from nightmares."Having... Full Story...

Council introduces ban on bags    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
RED BANK - Banning the plastic bag in the borough could be decided in two weeks.An ordinance that would ban, by Jan. 1, all plastic bags that cannot be recycled or composted was introduced unanimously by the Borough Council... Full Story...

Stories of war: Couple tells of what they, others saw in Vietnam    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
"Little lady, there are guys moving to Canada to stay away from this place (Vietnam), and you want to be here?"Ruth Ann Burns said she received this greeting in Vietnam from the Marine sergeant who stamped her papers, clearing... Full Story...

Despite budget cuts, Freehold Township counseling center keeps on helping    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A year ago, M.V. would lie awake night after sleepless night, haunted by memories of childhood sexual abuse. When sleep finally did come, she says, she would wake screaming from nightmares."Having a normal... Full Story...

Zoning board to choose new date    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
HOWELL - A future date will be set for the continuation of the proposal of the 126-unit age-restricted facility called Chelsea Commons at Howell, Zoning Board of Adjustment officials said Aug. 11.With only 45 minutes left in... Full Story...

Schnurr takes on bus station clean-up    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
FREEHOLD - Energized by recent borough improvement projects, Councilman George Schnurr has taken on a pet project of his own: the clean-up of the Throckmorton Street bus station."Just to clean things up doesn't really... Full Story...

Equine adventure: Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore expo brings horses to all    Posted on 08/21/08
Source: Ashbury Park Press.
HOWELL - The fact that Jessica Sagui, 18, has been an equestrian since the age of 7 has everything to do with her summer job of choice.Working as a horse counselor at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Sagui spent the summer... Full Story...