Category: Atlanticville News

  • Boro woman attacked in home during robbery

    EATONTOWN – A borough man is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into a home and attacked a woman. OnMay 30 at approximately 3:22 a.m., the Eatontown Police Department responded to a Juniper Lane residence after receiving a report of a break-in, according to police reports. The victim reported that she was woken up…

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    Alex Tyler, 4, of West Long Branch, enjoys one of the inflatable rides during the West Long Branch Centennial Celebration at Franklin Lake Park on Saturday. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Kean: Corzine’s cuts to municipal aid ‘unfair’

    Corzine’s budget proposal calls for more funds to smaller districts BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH – Borough taxpayers could see a less significant tax increase this year if a plan to reinstate a portion of the borough’s state municipal aid is approved. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announced last month…

  • Mayor says no conflict in Strollo’s application

    Residents question ethics of officials’ involvement in transactions BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Long Branch residents and one councilman are charging that certain officials have possible conflicts of interest with their involvement in an application currently before the Planning Board. The claimed appearance of conflicts involves Mayor Adam Schneider and other city officials’ involvement with…

  • Concordance raises $6K at May inaugural event

    LONG BRANCH – The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) raised more than $6,000 at its inaugural Founders and Friends Dinner held on May 15 at cask 591 in Long Branch. The dinner recognized the LBC’s founders and provided an opportunity for invited guests to learn more about the concordance and ways in which to support the…

  • Seashore students plant edible garden

    The Seashore Day Camp & School, Long Branch, is embarking on a new project that will teach children how to grow their own food. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from top: Fifth-graders of the Seashore Day Camp and School in Long Branch watch a sod cutter perform its duty as part of the “Edible…

  • Centennial celebration

    Clockwise from top left: Children try their hand at the climbing ride set up at the West Long Branch Centennial Celebration at Franklin Lake Park on May 31. Steve Mamchak of the "Captain Steve and Sue the Crew" performs a magic show. West Long Branch Fire Department Unit No. 5391 shoots water into Franklin Lake.…

  • Bilski sentenced to 80 years behind bars

    Bilski to turn 106 years old before eligible for parole OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Clement Bilski Jr., the former township resident who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child over a five-year period, was sentenced last week to 80 years in prison. Bilski, 45, was found guilty on March 12 on 143 counts, including 52 counts…

  • Fish On

    Another disappointing week for bass anglers RON NUZZOLO It seems that everyone has the bluefish blues. The RaritanBay is producing very few, if any, keeper bass. This time last year you could not miss catching a trophy bass. Bass are being caught but they are few and far between. Bunker are plentiful in the bay…