Category: Atlanticville News

  • Officials react to gaming industry report

    Report recommends four options for future of Monmouth Park BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Opinion was divided last week among Oceanport officials about the impact of a state commission report on the future of Monmouth Park racetrack. The Hanson Report recommends adding harness racing at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. The Hanson Report, released July…

  • Coastal Monmouth Plan outlines blueprint for region’s future

    Plan topics: Transit, housing, economy and environment BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Monmouth County Planning Board’s Coastal Monmouth Plan looks to create a year-round focus for the coastal region. “The vision is to revitalize communities and focus on year-round activity for the Shore,” said Marcia Shiffman, of Maser Consulting, who delivered a presentation on…

  • Pallone, Holt seek liaison for Fort Hancock

    Urges NPS to lease buildings for noncommercial uses BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Local representatives hope to facilitate restoration of the Fort Hancock buildings by requesting that the National Park Service appoint a lease liaison position and proceed on a building-by-building basis. On July 7, U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th District) and Rush Holt…

  • NYC children get a breath of fresh air

    For many, visit to NJ is first time outside of city BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Twelve-year-old Marcus Brooks of Brooklyn, N.Y., loves the beach — and for one week only, he’ll get to soak up the sand and the sun free of charge. Area children hold up signs greeting New York City children who…

  • Kingdom Fighters, library team on jobs program

    Resources offered to those who have spent time in jail BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A partnership between Kingdom Fighters, a local nonprofit, and the Long Branch Free Public Library has already resulted in jobs for two people and more may be on the way. Kingdom Fighters and the library have been…

  • Boro reaches settlement over botched park plans

    Eatontown and firm avoid litigation over Husky Brook Park BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council approved a settlement agreement with T&M Associates at its July 14 meeting, awarding the borough $100,000 and releasing the firm of claims relating to Husky Brook Park. “We looked at all the costs that we had…

  • Volunteers needed for Clearwater Festival Aug. 21

    The New Jersey Friends of Clearwater are looking for volunteers to help with the 35th annual Clearwater Festival, a celebration of the environment with live music, song, food, crafts and practical information on protecting natural resources. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. Clearwater is a…

  • ‘The Rover’

    Members of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey perform in “The Rover,” a Restoration comedy by Aphra Behn, presented outdoors in Slocum Park, Long Branch, on July 17. More photos at gmnews.com. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY

  • Vans Warped Tour 2010

    A member of the security staff guides a crowd surfer safely back to earth during a performance by Sum 41 at the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour 2010 held at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 18. Sum 41 performs on the Glamour Kills Stage. Some of the tens of thousands of fans who attended the…