Category: Atlanticville News

  • Zest

    A new home for contemporary arts and artists BY GLORIASTRAVELLIStaff Writer Zest A new home for contemporary arts and artists BY GLORIASTRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIASTRAVELLI Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts opened last week in a factory building and includes gallery space for exhibits, artists’ studios, a video…

  • Fire strikes motel, displaces 11 families

    Resident charged with arson, jailed; bail set at $100,000 BY SHERRYCONOHANStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff A three-alarm fire burned away the roof and damaged several guest rooms at the Sands Motor Lodge on Route 35 north in Eatontown. Resident charged with arson, jailed; bail set at $100,000 BY SHERRYCONOHAN Staff Writer An early morning fire…

  • Police report rash of car vandalism

    BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Police report rash of car vandalism BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — There has been a rash of criminal mischief to cars recently, according to police. Sgt. Lawrence Mihlon said that five incidents of vandalism in which car windows were smashed have been reported in the Locust Avenue…

  • Ready for a third date with destiny

    Alford hopes to winin third bidat Apollo Theatre BY CHRISTINEVARNOStaff Writer Alford hopes to win in third bid at Apollo Theatre BY CHRISTINEVARNO Staff Writer CHRISTINE VARNO Lewis Alford, Long Branch, will be making his third appearance at the Apollo Theatre in New York City Aug. 11. LONG BRANCH — He may not have made…

  • Banks pledge to keep community tradition

    Merger will allowfor larger loans;no layoffs seen BY CHRISTINEVARNOStaff Writer Banks pledge to keep community tradition Merger will allow for larger loans; no layoffs seen BY CHRISTINEVARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch-based Monmouth Community Bancorp and the Wall-based Allaire Community Bank will become Central Jersey Bancorp upon a merge that is scheduled…

  • Area beaches escape fouling from garbage

    SEA BRIGHT — Despite reports of floating trash and garbage offshore last week, the beach here was little affected. Bill Mack, chief of beach operations and water safety for the borough, said some large pieces of lumber floated into the surf on the southeast tide Wednesday afternoon, but two hours later when the wind shifted…

  • Governor signs new DWI legislation

    BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer TRENTON — A new state law aims to crack down on repeat drunken drivers. A bill co-sponsored by Assemblymen Upendra Chivikula (D-Somerset) and Peter J. Barnes Jr. (D-Middlesex) to prevent repeat drunken-driving offenders from getting off with lesser punishments was signed into law by Gov. James…

  • Homecoming for FCS

    LONG BRANCH — The Family and Children’s Service (FCS) has moved home, after being away for 11 years. The nonprofit, grassroots organization started in Long Branch in 1909 when a resident of the city asked himself, "What can we do for our neighbors in need?" He decided to fill his carriage with food, clothes and…

  • LBHA receives funds for Seaview Manor

    BY CHRISTINEVARNOStaff Writer LBHA receives funds for Seaview Manor BY CHRISTINEVARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) has not constructed a new affordable housing unit in more than 30 years, but that is about to change. The LBHA has created a master redevelopment plan that will construct 168 units of…