Category: Atlanticville News

  • Sea Bright plans skateboard park

    Rec committee sees need for safe place for youths to skate BY AMANDA BELLING Staff Writer The borough of Sea Bright is pursuing plans to construct a skateboard park on Ocean Avenue. The Borough Council adopted a resolution at its meeting Tuesday authorizing a grant application for a skateboard park that would be built at…

  • ‘Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper’

    Exhibit of abstracts by Claire Boren at JCC gallery BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent An exhibit of lyrical abstract/figurative paintings opened at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park Friday. “Free Reign” “Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper” showcases the work of Rumson artist Claire Boren, an imaginative and deeply feeling artist who has exhibited…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Four-year-old William Bodnar, of Holmdel, has his sights set on a new pair of shades that were among the wares available at the first Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival held on the Great Lawn Sept. 1.

  • Long Branch-Colts Neck RCA in doubt

    Appellate Court sends agreement back to COAH for review BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer An agreement that provided the city of Long Branch with funds to construct an affordable housing project is in question after an Appellate Court ruled that the matter be reconsidered by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). The Appellate Division…

  • Environmental sites at fort subject of meeting

    Nov. 3 meeting on 43 sites in need of remediation BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent TINTON FALLS – Representatives of local municipalities will be able to get information on Nov. 3 about 43 environmental sites at Fort Monmouth that are in need of restoration. The sites are described by the Army as subjects of “environmental restoration…

  • Uncovering tombstones, recovering the past

    Resident takes on restoration of neglected cemeteries BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Joel Parry surveys the overgrowth still covering some grave markers at a West Long Branch cemetery he is restoring. The large pile of branches and vines behind him are the result of his ongoing work. WEST LONG BRANCH…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts perform at the first Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival held on the Great Lawn on Sept. 1.

  • Indulge your passion for fashion

    Ebony Fashion Fair is coming to Long Branch. “Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond!” will be presented Saturday, Sept. 22, beginning at 8 p.m., at the Long Branch Middle School auditorium, 350 Indiana Ave. Sponsored by The Ocean Chapter of Drifters, the event will benefit The United Negro College Fund and local…

  • Celebrating the arts, the Earth and diversity

    LONG BRANCH – – Zeybrah’s 14th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival will be held at Jerry Morgan Park and the Great Lawn in Long Branch Saturday, Sept. 8, as part of Long Branch Day. This year’s theme, “Bring to Earth a Little Bit of Heaven in 2007,” uses music, drumming and dance to uplift the…