Category: Atlanticville News

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    A group of kids takes part in a game at Jerry Morgan Park during Long Branch Day on Sept. 13. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Twp. man faces charges for selling fake I.D.’s

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A township man was arrested last week and is being accused of creating and selling fraudulent digital driver’s licenses to minors. Claudio Innocenti, 20, of Ocean Township, was arrested Sept. 2 by detectives from the state’s Division of Criminal Justice and Deptford Township police at the Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, according…

  • Taxpayers asked to pay $8M for school project

    Residents to vote Sept. 30 for heating, electrical at SRHS BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Officials at Shore Regional High School are asking area taxpayers to approve an $8 million referendum to fund major improvements to the school’s heating and electrical systems. Residents of West Long Branch, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and Sea Bright can vote…

  • Man pleads guilty to financial fraud

    A Matawan man is facing five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of financial fraud last week for his involvement in a bank scam while working at a car business in Eatontown. On Sept. 3, Salvatore Rivello, 50, of Matawan, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree theft by deception, four counts…

  • Mayors seek change to affordable housing law

    Tarantolo: 1985 law should reflect current housing issues in towns BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer At least a dozen mayors in the state have joined forces to seek reform to the state affordable housing law, which currently calls for “unrealistic” demands in towns throughout New Jersey, including Eatontown. The group of mayors met last week…

  • Parishes notified about potential restructuring plans

    Trenton Diocese mulls future of 15 local parishes TRENTON — After nearly a year of surveys, town meetings and study groups, recommendations have been formulated for the possible restructuring of 15 Monmouth County parishes and offer a glimpse into their future. The Monmouth Central Deanery study team presented their recommendations to Bishop John M. Smith,…

  • Journey taken by two faiths builds friendships

    Area Christians and Muslims gather to learn and understand BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Area Christians and Muslims gather at a “Dessert and Dialogue” event held in West Long Branch to learn more about one another’s faith. Local Lutherans and Muslims have embarked on a journey together as a way to learn and understand more…

  • Police break up two parties; six arrested

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police have arrested six men and issued ordinance violations to over 30 others in connection with two separate parties that took place last week. The first incident occurred Sept. 7 at approximately 12:21 a.m. when police received a complaint regarding a loud party taking place at a Maplewood Avenue residence in the…

  • Drug investigation results in 3 arrests

    LONG BRANCH — After a month-long investigation, police have arrested a 46-yearold city woman on various drug charges. The Long Branch Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed a warrant on Aug. 8 at an Indiana Avenue apartment and arrested Donna Mason. Mason was charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to…