Category: Atlanticville News

  • 180 seeks volunteers for CSVA training

    For over 30 years, 180 Turning Lives Around (180) has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, which affects our community. The private nonprofit 180 will be conducting a training course this fall for confidential sexual violence advocate (CSVA) volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted, and interviews will begin shortly. Confidential sexual violence…

  • City hopes for state $$ for oceanfront upgrades

    Council approves application for $800K in Green Acres funds BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Despite nearly missing the deadline, Long Branch officials are hopeful that their application for a grant will warrantmore than $800,000 in state funds for improvements to the oceanfront. The Long Branch City Council during its Aug. 10 meeting unanimously approved a…

  • Ocean Twp. police on lookout for drivers violating cell phone laws

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Township police have begun an initiative dubbed “Hang Up! Just Drive” to crack down on chatting drivers. “This initiative that we’re starting this week will continue as long as we see violations,” said Capt. Kevin McDermott in an interview last week. “We’ll be running increased patrols, and…

  • Grant will bring fire dept. to the future

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch officials are hoping that a $67,500 federal grant will help bring the city’s Fire Department into a new age. The grant, along with a $7,500 matching appropriation, was approved with two resolutions during the Aug. 10 City Council meeting. Long Branch Fire Chief Sebastian Tomaine said the U.S.…

  • Wave of Hope donates $7,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

    The Wave of Hope Foundation, along with the staff, administrators and Board of Education members of the Long Branch public schools, is working hard to keep alive the dream of the late Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lex Tucci, Wave of Hope president, Nicole Pellegrino Trainor, a volunteer with the foundation,…

  • Celebrities, congressman, physicians support FAAN Walk on Sept. 11

    More than 1,500 walkers expected at L.B. Boardwalk Last year’s FAAN Walk for Food Allergies attracted about 1,000 participants. Organizers expect to draw a larger crowd to the Long Branch Boardwalk on Sept. 11. LONG BRANCH — Keeping children with food allergies safe is a constant concern for their loved ones. And that’s one reason…

  • National Night Out

    Clockwise from top: Attendees watch a police department demonstration during the 13th annual National Night Out Against Crime held at Slocum Park in Long Branch on Aug. 3. Children search through a pile of free books provided by the Long Branch Free Public Library. Michael Meehan, of Long Branch, shares a hug with Mena Aziz,…

  • The Arc of Monmouth names new president

    Offering opportunities to people with disabilities will be a focus BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Neil Fleischman, new president of the board of directors of The Arc of Monmouth, poses with Mary Scott, Arc executive director. TINTON FALLS — The Arc of Monmouth, an organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has appointed…

  • Fundraiser to benefit Church of the Presidents restoration

    LONG BRANCH — A cocktail reception fundraiser will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Ocean Beach Club, 1035 Ocean Ave., to benefit the restoration of the Church of the Presidents. The church is the last remaining building associated with the seven presidents who vacationed in this city during the country’s Gilded Age.…