Category: Atlanticville News

  • Marching Band Festival

    Clockwise from above: Shore Regional High School band members compete in the All-Shore Band Directors Association Marching Band Festival held at Middletown High School North on Oct. 13. Shore Regional band members and Long Branch High School band members practice prior to performing. Other local bands participating included Monmouth Regional High School and Middletown High…

  • Long Branch city planning for layoffs

    Budget gap for 2011 anticipated to be $2M BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Citing escalating costs and new state regulations, the Long Branch city administration confirmed last week that layoffs are on the horizon to offset a projected $2 million budget gap. Long Branch Finance Director Ronald Mehlhorn Sr. said in an interview last week…

  • NJSBA wants talks on tenure reform

    The New Jersey School Boards Association has called on the state Legislature and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie to begin serious discussion of changes in the state’s century old tenure laws that govern employment of public school teachers and other school district employees. According to a press release from the NJSBA, to promote public…

  • Firefighters’ food drive under way

    Two drop-off points in Long Branch BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Local No. 68 of the Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association is conducting a food drive through Dec. 20 to benefit local food banks. LONG BRANCH — With the need for donations at local food pantries rising as the calendar creeps closer to winter, a group…

  • The Big Event

    Monmouth University Student Government Association President Kevin Sandes (above) and Brian Brooks are among the volunteers removing brush at the West Long Branch Cemetery on Locust Avenue during The Big Event, an annual event during which Monmouth students volunteer to work on community service projects throughout the area. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO

  • Photo

    The Parker family’s “Scarecrow in the Box,” on display on Cherry Street, took first place in the individual category for the Monmouth Beach Beautification Committee’s fourth annual Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 16. Photo gallery at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY “Crowdown,” created by the Piesco, Kaysey and Longo families, stands on display on Wesley Street for the…

  • Clean Ocean Action’s 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps

    Clean Ocean Action (COA) is calling on individuals and organizations to participate in the 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 70 sites along the New Jersey Coast. Beach Sweeps begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon, rain or shine. Volunteers are advised to should dress for the weather, apply sunscreen,…

  • Prevention First honors excellence in prevention

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Prevention First honored individuals and organizations on Sept. 21 for their commitment and dedication to promoting the prevention of bullying, substance abuse and violence in Monmouth County. The agency created the award to recognize vital contributions made by individuals and organizations that have helped enhance the lives of children in Monmouth County.…

  • Auction to benefit Church of the Presidents

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Historical Museum Association is hosting its second annual Autumn Tea & Gift Auction Sunday, Nov. 7, at Branches in West Long Branch. The event is being held to raise funds to match a New Jersey Historic Trust grant to complete the exterior restoration of the Church of the Presidents.…