Category: Atlanticville News

  • 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…

  • Ocean Twp. properties undergoing reassessment

    Current assessments based on 2002 data BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer   OCEAN TOWNSHIP — With the housingmarket still in the doldrums, the township has begun a town wide reassessment to bring property assessments and their corresponding market values in line. The assessment, which is currently under way, is, according to township officials, being performed…

  • In the Service

    Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Santiago Roldan has graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center, Cape May. A 2006 graduate of Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch, he is the son of Norma Cardona of West Long Branch and Victor H. Roldan of Long Branch. Army National Guard Pfc. Samuel O. Siegel has…

  • L.B. Housing Authority looks toward the future

    Plans call for senior housing on school site BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch Housing Authority is negotiating with the city for the purchase of the former Gregory School, which would become the site of a senior housing complex. LBHA executive director Tyrone Garrett discussed plans to provide more senior housing at a…

  • Election keeps council balance in Eatontown

    Republican, Dem win two open council seats BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Anthony Talerico EATONTOWN — The political makeup of the Borough Council will remain unchanged following last week’s general elections. Republican candidate Kevin Gonzalez and Democratic candidate Anthony Talerico Jr. were both elected to the council to fill the seats of incumbent Republican Councilwoman…

  • County dedicates a fun place for all children

    Tony’s Place takes nautical theme from oceanfront locale BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Aplace for children of all abilities to play and have fun was dedicated last week at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. Top: Tony’s Place, a new universally accessible playground at Seven President’s Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, was dedicated Nov.…