Category: Atlanticville News

  • Council again left in dark on plan for lights

    Sports Association,governing body at odds over issue once more By Sherry conohanStaff Writer Sports Association, governing body at odds over issue once more By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Members of the Borough Council were surprised to hear at their April 2 meeting that the West Long Branch Sports Association planned to…

  • Tradewinds to be open at least one more year

    Beach club is telling past members deposits must be received by April 27 By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — There’s good news for members of the Tradewinds Beach Club who have been dismayed at the prospect of losing their summer retreat: The club will operate as usual this year…

  • Council candidates file petitions for primary

    Only one candidate filed for the two seats on the West Long Branch Borough Council for the June primary election. Councilman Richard F. Cooper Jr., a Republican and a 21-year veteran of the council, was the only person filing a petition seeking one of the two three-year terms that will be at stake on the…

  • West Long Branch council delays vote on ’03 budget

    Governing body hopesto receive aid from state to offset tax increase By SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Governing body hopes to receive aid from state to offset tax increase By SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council fielded questions from two taxpayers regarding the proposed municipal budget for 2003 and then put off…

  • FoodBank in need of holiday donations

    FoodBank in need of holiday donations The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is in great need of food for the spring holidays, to distribute to the needy at food pantries and soup kitchens throughout both counties. They are look­ing for hams and turkeys for Easter dinner and Easter baskets, as well as kosher foods…

  • Z•E•S•T

    FORLIVINGPigeons prove to be birds of a varied featherFor Shrewsbury man, bird By carolyn o Z•E•S•T FORLIVING Pigeons prove to be birds of a varied feather For Shrewsbury man, bird’s versatility has provided a lifetime of enjoyment By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer Retired Lt. Col. Robert DeAdder holds a Jacobin fantail pigeon, one of the…

  • Vigil a heartfelt show of support

    Approximately 150 turn out at rally for troops in Iraq By sherry conohanStaff Writer Vigil a heartfelt show of support By sherry conohan Staff Writer Jeff Granit Residents of Eatontown gathered for a candlelight vigil at Wampum Park last Friday to show their support for the troops fighting in Iraq. In the damp, frigid night…

  • Change may come to school board

    Six candidates vie for three seats on panel By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer The school board race in Long Branch will be hotly contested as three incumbents, each finishing up a three-year term, will be challenged by three newcomers. Incumbent William Knox, 83, of 358 Florence Ave. has served eight terms. "You…

  • City firemen establish community benefit trust

    By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city’s paid firefighters have established a community trust fund to benefit civic organizations. Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association Local 68 has established a nonprofit organization, the Uniformed Firefighters Local No. 68 Community Trust Fund, Inc., that will direct donations to local community organizations as…