Category: Atlanticville News

  • Reservation due for SPCA event March 23

    The Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown, will hold a casino night/dinner-dance March 31 at 7 p.m. at Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle. Reservation deadline is March 23. The black tie-optional event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, games of chance and an open bar. Tickets are $150 per person All proceeds benefit the MCSPCA Building…

  • Long Branch ordinance sanctions civil unions

    LONG BRANCH – Last week’s City Council meeting marked an “historic moment,” according to a council member, when an ordinance was introduced to permit civil union licenses to be issued by the city. “This will allow for same-sex unions,” Councilman Brian Unger said. “I feel very strongly on this. It is an issue of equality…

  • Red Bank man suspect in Long Branch stabbings

    RED BANK – – A Red Bank man was arrested last week in connection with the stabbing of two Long Branch residents. Juan Jacinto Palapa, 19, West Street, was taken into custody Feb. 28 at his home and charged with two counts of attempted murder, a first-degree crime, for allegedly stabbing a man, whose name…

  • Sandy Hook not included in Gateway design competition

    Project aims to turn park unit into an iconic national park BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent A recently announced international design competition seeking to create a new vision for Gateway National Recreation Area, will not directly affect Sandy Hook, an administrator of one of the sponsoring organizations said Monday. Alex Brash, senior director…

  • Fort reuse panel waiting for RFPs to come back

    Public Input Committee formed to gather input on specific topics BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer A big step forward has been taken in the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. The Request for Proposal notice seeking a planning consultant to provide a reuse and redevelopment plan, and an economic revitalization study, is available…

  • Celeb will appear at luncheon

    Media personality Wendy Williams will make an appearance at The Ocean Chapter of Drifters Inc. luncheon fashion show Saturday at Branches, West Long Branch. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Williams, who grew up in Ocean Township, will present the Third Annual Wendy Williams Scholarships to a female and…

  • Wine tasting to benefit legion’s ‘Heroes’ program

    LONG BRANCH – The American Legion Post 325 in Eatontown, in conjunction with Ocean Wine & Spirits, Ocean Township, is holding a fundraiser Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Piccolo Forno in West End, Long Branch. The event will benefit the American Legion’s scholarship programs and the “Heroes to Hometown” program. “Heroes to Hometown”…

  • Notes

    The Student Council at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch presented a $1,000 check to Madonna House in Neptune during the holiday season. The donation was used to purchase presents for disadvantaged children. Madonna House serves infants and children, from those who are homeless to children of families faced with temporary financial difficulties.…

  • Court: Tenant can’t fight redevelopment

    Lawson rules renter lacks standing to block sale of home BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – The attorney representing a Long Branch tenant may appeal a recent Superior Court ruling that permits the condemnation of the oceanfront home he lives in. On Friday, Judge Lawrence M. Lawson denied a…