Category: Atlanticville News

  • Retirement sets stage for police promotions

    BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Lt. Richard E. Stahl WEST LONG BRANCH – Pro-motions and the appointment of a new officer have been announced by the borough police department following the retirement of Lt. Richard E. Stahl after 33 years of service. Stahl’s retirement became effective at a ceremony on April…

  • Demonstration a call to contribute to peace

    Organizers aim to foster a ‘commitment to peace’ BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH – – Against a backdrop of the war in Iraq and random acts of violence in communities throughout the nation, members of the Monmouth University community made a statement for peace this week. Sponsored by…

  • Housing alliance hosts fundraiser

    The Affordable Housing Alliance plans to build senior housing on the former site of the Carver Inn (above) in Neptune, once a premier hotel for members of the black community. The Affordable Housing Alliance, Eatontown, formerly the Monmouth Housing Alliance, a leading advocate, provider and builder of affordable housing, will host a Casino Night to…

  • Notes

    Long Branch Historical Association The seven railroad lines that once served Long Branch will be the topic of the Long Branch Historical Association meeting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at city hall on Broadway. Guest speaker Gary Crawford will present a talk about the four steam lines and three trolley lines that once traveled to…

  • Searching for peace through dialogue

    Dr. Dan Bar-On and Dr. Sami Adwan The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought is the sponsor of the eighth Shanti (Peace) Lecture that will be held Sunday, April 29, from 4-6 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Titled “In Search of Peace: Palestinian and Israeli Learning…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Ocean Township’s Carly Lyster spins away from the St. John Vianney defense during the Spartans’ 6-5 win over the Lancers on Saturday in Holmdel. Ocean improved to 3-0 with the win.

  • Chen will issue second eminent domain report

    Follow-up report will challenge blight designation BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer FILE PHOTO N.J. Public Advocate Ronald Chen Almost a year after the release of a study on the use of eminent domain for redevelopment projects in New Jersey communities like Long Branch, state Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen will follow…

  • Kochel looks back on record of fiscal stability

    Ocean Township manager will retire June 1 after 20 years BY LORI ANN OLIWA Staff Writer BY LORI ANN OLIWAStaff Writer Ocean Township Manager David R. Kochel OCEAN TOWNSHIP – While property taxes have been rising steadily in most New Jersey municipalities, Township Manager David R. Kochel has bragging rights to a dozen continuous years…

  • Woolley House 5K set for May12

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP – – The Ocean Township Historical Museum, in partnership with the Ocean Township PTAs, will sponsor the second annual Woolley House 5K Walk/Run Saturday, May 12. The race will take place at Joe Palaia Park beginning at 9 a.m. The pre-entry fee for the race is $15 and includes a T-shirt if postmarked…