Category: Atlanticville News

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Will Kervick and Bob McMahon rehearse a scene in Ocean Township High School’s for this week’s production of “Ah, Wilderness!” CHRIS KELLY staff

  • O.T. Library offers movies in December

    The Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, will screen Christmas movies during the month of December at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. • Dec. 2, “A Christmas Story.” Jean Sheperd’s American Christmas is brought to life in a nostalgic and witty remembrance of a time gone by. • Dec. 9, “Midnight Clear.” Five strangers find they…

  • Army’s findings on fort contamination criticized

    Army: Environmental studies being prepared BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The Eatontown Environmental Commission is calling on the Department of the Army to conduct an in-depth study of environmental contamination at Fort Monmouth before turning property over to the fort’s three host towns. “I feel that we need more information to make a better decision…

  • Ronnie Spector & Darlene Love together for holiday concert

    RED BANK — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County will present a holiday benefit concert, “A Christmas Gift for You,” on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. The concert will feature Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love, two women who defined the essence of the “girl…

  • Long Branch seeks urban center status

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch is pursuing designation by the state as an urban center, a classification that would qualify the city for state funds that could be used toward open space, infrastructure improvements and development. A self-assessment of the city is under way as part of the qualifying process for urban center…

  • A young girl’s letter helps feed the hungry

    Brownie Scout solicits food donation for food bank BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The principal at the Betty McElmon Elementary School in West Long Branch was surprised recently when 40 cases of food were delivered to the school as the result of a letter written by one of her young students. Hannah Stone’s dedication to…

  • Grant will fund upgrades to Manahassett Park

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — City officials announced last week that they have received additional funding from the state for improvements to the city’s newest and largest park. Chief Financial Officer Ronald Mehlhorn Sr. said at the Nov. 10 City Council workshop session that the city will receive about $1 million in…

  • ‘Celebration of Life’ benefits cancer support programs

    Stylist Gia Pompeii-Watts and Monmouth Beach Mayor Susan Howard EATONTOWN — The Wellness Community— The Diney Goldsmith Center, a cancer wellness center dedicated to providing support, education and hope, hosted the third annual “Celebration of Life” event to benefit its free programs and services for people affected by cancer. Local restaurateur Tim McLoone served as…

  • Help available for home energy assistance program

    EATONTOWN — The Affordable Housing Alliance is accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP. Applications may be filed from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2010. This federally funded program provides assistance to New Jersey’s most vulnerable populations, especially very low-income families, the disabled and the elderly. Traditionally these individuals…