Category: Atlanticville News

  • First Red Bank triathlon deemed a success

    Fall intermediate meet planned for swim, bike, run event BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Rick Illion, of Long Branch, begins a 40K bike course, the second leg of the Red Bank Olympic Distance Triathlon on May 15. Kate Bruck, of Barnegat, crosses the finish line in first place in the female division of the 40K race,…

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    Shore Regional High School’s Victoria DeScenza celebrates with teammates after the Blue Devils defeated Rumson-Fair Haven 9-7 in the Shore Conference lacrosse final at Monmouth University on May 11. Story and more photos, page 42. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm

    White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…

  • Monmouth Park talks on track for June opening

    Racetrack will fund interim racing program through May BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport A fter an offseason fraught with uncertainty, horseracing is set to return to Monmouth Park racetrack this weekend. Scheduled for May 14, opening day at the track will feature a series of races as well as the…

  • Stakeholders say prevention is key to gang problem

    Bills to fund anti-gang programs to be reintroduced in Congress BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Concerned citizens and government officials gather at the Long Branch High School library last week for a roundtable discussion on the increasing gang problem in the state. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) told attendees that…

  • Eatontown considering red-light cameras

    Vendor: Program could generate $500K-$750K per year per camera BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council is looking into a proposal to install a series of red-light cameras at major intersections throughout the municipality. Charles Callari, a representative of American Traffic Solutions (ATS), gave a presentation to the Borough Council during itsMay…

  • Tour showcases county’s affordable housing choices

    Event provides networking opportunites, education on housing options BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer RED BANK – Local officials, real estate agents, developers and other stakeholders visited affordable housing sites throughout Monmouth County on the 2011 Monmouth County Housing Choices Bus Tour. The tour visited two sites on the west side of Red Bank: River Street…

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    Vocalist Theresa Hauge performs with the Monmouth Regional High School Concert Jazz Band during Jazz Nite 2011 at the school cafeteria in Tinton Falls on May 6. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Freeholders call for ouster of all Brookdale trustees

    Curley: Others should follow lead of chairman Howard Birdsall and resign BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — With the resignation of Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Howard Birdsall, Freeholders John Curley and Amy Mallet are calling for more change at the county college. “It’s time for all of the board members to…