Category: Atlanticville News

  • Finding bargains, helping animals

    EATONTOWN — In these trying economic times, consumers are looking for ways to save money. At the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) Maureen O’Brien Cats & Dogs Thrift Store customers can find bargains while helping homeless animals. Lisa Mulhearn, manager, said the thrift shop has many treasures at very…

  • School districts now permitted to use Monmouth County Co-Op

    To help schools reign in costs, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted two resolutions allowing Monmouth County school districts to enter into municipal assistance/shared services agreements and the Commodity Resale System. School districts are also permitted to buy goods and services using the county’s Cooperative Purchasing Program rather than going out to bid…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Murder Beach Militia and Anchor Assassins skaters wait for the start of a jam session, during a Jersey Shore Roller Derby bout, held at the Convention Hall, Asbury Park on Aug. 22. See story in Sports, page 27.

  • Ocean Twp. to carry out property reassessment

    BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer With Ocean Township facing a more than eightfold increase in property tax appeals, the Township Council voted last week to begin the process of a township-wide property tax reassessment. The council voted unanimously at its Aug. 17 meeting to approve three resolutions and one ordinance related to the refund of…

  • Specter of eminent domain looms over Beachfront So.

    Mayor assures residents condemnation is ‘off the table’ BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Tensions spilled over at a meeting of Long Branch officials and residents of the Beachfront South (BFS) redevelopment zone last week as city officials attempted to break an impasse and move plans for the zone forward. Planner Pratap Talwar delivered a threehour…

  • NOTES

    CHRIS KELLY staff Francesco Donohue, Monmouth Beach, sets the tempo during a drum circle held on the beach in Sea Bright on Aug. 17. The CPC Pier House 5K race will be held Sept. 7, beginning and ending at the Great Lawn in Long Branch and following a scenic beachfront course. Kids’ races will also…

  • City unveils deluxe new green oasis

    20-acre Manahassett Park boosts city’s recreational space BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch officially opened the $4 million plus 20-acre Manahassett Creek Park last week. PHOTOS BY SUE LALANAS The newly opened Manahassett Creek Park in Long Branch includes a playground, athletic fields, putting green and a fitness trail. State Green Acres funds helped…

  • Crab Cake Festival

    PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top: Bahrs Landing, Atlantic Highlands, set up a tent at Monmouth Park in Oceanport along with restaurants and chefs from across New Jersey to take part in the third annual Shore Chef Cook-off and Jersey Shore Crab Cake Festival on Aug. 22. Above: Cooks Eric Magaziner (l) of Manahawkin and…

  • High praise for retiring police lieutenant

    Lt. Thomas Clayton ends three decades of service BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Eatontown police Lt. Thomas Clayton (l) poses with Mayor Gerald Tarantolo at a retirement ceremony held during the Borough Council’s Aug. 5 meeting. EATONTOWN — The Borough Council and police department bid a fond farewell to a longtime borough…