Category: Atlanticville News

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Lucy Melillo is the second-generation owner of Wig Illusions, Manalapan, which offers products to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF A second-generation family business is marking 30 years of service to individuals who are battling diseases that result in hair loss. Wig Illusions, in…

Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13. FRANK GALIPO

Local law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end-of-year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Through Jan. 1, police officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The national effort endeavors to…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council is gathering information and considering opting out of the highly scrutinized tax assessment pilot program. The council discussed possibly leaving the Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program during the Dec. 2 meeting after the Monmouth County Board of Taxation ruled that municipalities could opt out of…

Monmouth County’s constitutional officers want to make certain that American military personnel who are serving overseas are not forgotten during the holidays. Clerk Christine Hanlon, Sheriff Shaun Golden, Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni and Surrogate Rosemarie Peters have kicked off a flash and food drive in support of troops stationed overseas, according to a press release.…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — For 30 years, the Arc of Monmouth County’s Employment Services has helped individuals with disabilities to find gainful employment. Thea Strong, the director of employment services, said the organization recently eclipsed the anniversary in October and formally celebrated the achievement earlier this month. She said over the…

VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ), a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the creative power of people with disabilities, is accepting applications for the 2016 Arts Achievement Awards through Jan. 22. The annual VSA/NJ Arts Achievement Awards include the Student Arts Excellence Awards, presented to students with special needs (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or activities), 14…

Boy Scout Troop 926 meets every Monday at St. Martha’s Church, Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, 7:30-8:30 p.m. On Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. the troop will be accepting applications for differently abled and boys with special needs who want to join Boy Scouts. It is an opportunity to make friends and have fun while learning…

St. James’ Church will sponsor a Holiday Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 20 in the Parish Hall, 300 Broadway, Long Branch. Items include Eggnog cake, Christmas pound cake and holiday pies. Parking is available behind the church. For questions, please call the parish administrator at 732- 222-1411 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and…