Category: Atlanticville News

  • Holiday Express spreads cheer, warms hearts

    The holidays are an extremely lonely time for the homeless, the hungry, the mentally ill, the physically disabled and all those who are less fortunate. That is why Holiday Express, a nonprofit organization comprising more than 600 volunteers, 90 of whom are musicians, packs up a bus and throws 50 free holiday parties in 31…

  • Twp. recipient of governor’s award

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A township project was recognized last week as one of a host of projects, communities and environmental leaders across the state to receive the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award. “This year’s winners embody the commitment, innovation and determination needed to take on today’s pressing environmental issues, such as fighting global warming, developing renewable…

  • Freeholder supports bills boosting transit services

    Monmouth County Freeholder Barbara J. McMorrow recently offered testimony before the Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission seeking to increase the percentage of casino revenue funds that are allocated to senior citizen and transportation programs for the disabled and homebound. According to a press release, due to a decline in casino revenue caused by the current…

  • Two home invasions; police say lock doors

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police are asking area residents to lock their doors and windows and keep their lights on during the evening hours after two township homes were burglarized last week. During the first incident, which occurred at 2:49 a.m. on Nov. 30, police said a suspect entered a Saxony Drive residence and walked into…

  • The Choraliers to perform concert Dec. 14

    EATONTOWN — The Choraliers of Eatontown will present their Christmas concert, “An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Woodmere School on Raleigh Court. The first half of the program will consist of music that emphasizes the spiritual side of Christmas, such as Mozart’s “Alleluia,” “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Silent Night.” For…

  • Tree Lighting Spectacular

    Left: Festival Plaza at Pier Village in Long Branch is decorated for the fourth annual Tree Lighting Spectacular held Nov. 29. Above: The “Rock ‘n’ Roll Chorus” treats the audience to a song. Below: A child reaches for another treat. Bottom left: Three-year-old Maive Azzdini, of Monmouth Beach, listens to music at the tree lighting.…

  • Tree Lighting Spectacular

    ERIC SUCAR staff Michelle Scotti (l) and Andrew Giordano, both 5 and of Long Branch, stand next to the large Christmas tree at the fourth annual Tree Lighting Spectacular held in Festival Plaza at Pier Village in Long Branch Nov. 29.

  • Wawa plan could be decided Dec. 8

    Residents say project will have negative impact BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer FILE PHOTO Wawa Inc. is seeking approval to redevelop the Eatontown Roller Rink site on Route 35 as a convenience store/gasoline station. After nearly two years of hearings, the Eatontown Borough Planning Board is expected to make a decision next week on the…

  • Mediator to sit with MTOTSA and city

    Judge Lawson sets June 8 court date in eminent domain case BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Astate Superior Court Judge was expected to appoint a mediator this week to sit down with Long Branch officials and oceanfront homeowners in an attempt to resolve the issues in the ongoing eminent domain legal fight. Judge Lawrence M.…