Category: Atlanticville News

  • Impact of natural hazards to be assessed by county

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has begun developing a comprehensive all-natural hazards mitigation plan for the county and its 53 municipalities. “We have 100 percent participation from all 53 municipalities, so I am confident this process will move forward because there is so much at stake,” said Gary McTighe, acting coordinator of the Monmouth…

  • Residents want action on pollution of waterways

    Group says runoff from racetrack must be stemmed BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Agroup of Long Branch homeowners is calling on municipal, county and state officials to find a solution to the polluted waterways surrounding Monmouth Park racetrack. The group, which has taken the name the Rivergate Keepers, is planning to meet this month with…

  • Slocums of New Jersey plan 2007 reunion

    The Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for Sunday, Oct. 7, at the OceanPlace Resort, Long Branch, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Bring your records and meet other family members with whom you can share valuable information. The Slocums were early settlers of…

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    Kashaun Cobin, 9, dances exuberantly at the conclusion of the 14th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival Sept. 8 at the amphitheater at the Great Lawn in Long Branch. For more pictures, see page 3. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • New plans expected for Takanassee Beach Club

    DEP holding off on decision for CAFRA permit BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Revised plans are expected to be submitted to the state for the development of the historic Takanassee Beach Club property on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch’s Elberon section. According to a spokeswoman for the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the developer…

  • Oceans of Rhythm Festival

    Oceans of Rhythm Festival PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: A group dances at the end of the 14th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival held at the amphitheater at the Great Lawn in Long Branch Saturday. The festival included African and Caribbean music, drumming and dance, musical theater and a procession to the ocean. The…

  • Boro native on recovery team in bridge collapse

    Navy diver on team that responded to Minneapolis disaster BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer Brian Bennett EATONTOWN – – Brian Bennett had just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq when he was handpicked to join a U.S. Navy diving team that recovered victims of the Minneapolis I-35 bridge collapse. “The unit I’m in…

  • Dorothy Parker Day in Long Branch Oct. 14

    LONG BRANCH – – The life of Dorothy Parker, world-renowned poet, writer and critic – and Long Branch native – will be celebrated in a unique way Sunday, Oct. 14. The Dorothy Parker Day Committee has announced plans for a day-long program that pays tribute to four things Parker herself enjoyed: books, luncheons, her dogs…

  • Board to review historic preservation ordinance

    Planning Board will consider new rules at Sept. 18 meeting BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH LONG BRANCH – – The Long Branch Planning Board is expected to review a proposed ordinance next week to establish regulations for preserving historic structures throughout the city. The historic preservation ordinance was initiated by City Councilman Brian…