Category: Atlanticville News

  • Fort panel to apply for $1.35M in federal aid

    BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH- The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority is applying for $1.35 million in federal funds to start up business. Should the month-old authority receive that amount from the U.S. Defense Department’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), the New Jersey state government would also…

  • Biddle takes oath as L.B. councilwoman

    Members of Latino community laud appointment BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer CHRISTINEVARNO Newly appointed Councilwoman Jackeline Biddle and son Nicolas. Long Branch City Council chambers overflowed last week with supporters as the city’s first Hispanic councilwoman was sworn in to office. At a special meeting last Thursday, the council unanimously adopted…

  • Experts differ over boarded-up building

    Attny. for owner says $50K will be enough to shore up, clean property BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN – As its beams disintegrate, a former Main Street grocery is an accident waiting to happen, according to the borough’s engineer. However, the architect and structural engineer who studied the two-story boarded-up…

  • Police building repairs could range $5.6-$6.5M

    Councilman wants demolition costs reviewed BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer Police headquarters at 45 Poplar Ave. WEST LONG BRANCH — Though once ruled out as an option, the wrecking ball might strike at the former borough hall after all. Three options to remedy conditions at the decrepit structure at 95 Poplar…

  • From Days Gone By ‘tique of the week

    Monmouth Antique Shoppes – where the unusual is the norm By Tony Senk An Elgin outboard boat motor – that still works – and an old anvil on a stump, along with assorted antique farm tools, are just some of the many unusual items on display and for sale by John Gribbin at Monmouth Antique…

  • Remediation of gas plant site continues

    Troutman’s Creek cleanup, removal of building set to begin in Sept. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is expected to begin the next two phases of its remediation project near the former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site on Long Branch Avenue next month. At…

  • PLUS to council: Let the people speak!

    New group formed to advocate for more public comment at meetings BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — A city resident has formed a new action committee after disputing with council members last week over the time restrictions placed on public comment at council meetings. Kevin Brown, Broadway, launched PLUS,…

  • Plans for pavilion upgrade to be presented Sept.13

    Boro opts for less extensive renovations limited to first floor BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent MONMOUTH BEACH – Plans being considered for changes at the borough’s beach pavilion will be presented to residents at a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the borough elementary school. Mayor Susan Howard said Monday that the…

  • Wolcott Park could see $800K face lift

    Borough engineer: Apply to county for $250K matching grant BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer The time-worn ballfield and deteriorated facilities like the remnant of a fountain, broken bench and damaged backboard testify to the need for renovations at Wolcott Park in Eatontown. EATONTOWN – Wolcott Park needs an extreme makeover, according…