Category: Atlanticville News

  • Proposed ordinance would redefine blight

    Proposal aims to raise standard for condemnation BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — A city resident facing loss of his property to redevelopment is proposing an ordinance that would narrow the definition of blighted properties to restrict the use of eminent domain. “It is clear that the City Council…

  • Security heightened at local transit hubs

    Explosion detection, GPS systems, mobile command units in use Increased security measures have been put in place at local transit hubs like the Red Bank (above) and Long Branch (left) train stations in the wake of recent terrorist attacks on London’s mass transit system. Officials have taken steps to increase security around local mass transit…

  • Bonds fund land buy for school, redevelopment

    Money may be used to acquire properties through eminent domain BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council approved $3.9 million in bonds for various improvements including the oceanfront redevelopment and land for a new school. The council authorized the appropriation of $1 million for the “acquisition, development,…

  • Former firefighter seeks to overturn termination

    Hornick says defective alarm system to blame for two incidents BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH –– A city firefighter who lost his job for what the city said was neglect of duty has filed a petition with the state Supreme Court to fight the accusation. “I did not jeopardize…

  • Townhouse plan changed to single-family homes

    Columbia Ave. project now calls for three detached residences BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Long Branch LONG BRANCH — A townhouse project that drew opposition from residents in two towns has been scrapped. In its place, the developer is planning to build three single-family homes on a tract located on the…

  • Bonds fund land buy for school, redevelopment

    Money may be used to acquire properties through eminent domain BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council approved $3.9 million in bonds for various improvements including the oceanfront redevelopment and land for a new school. The council authorized the appropriation of $1 million for the “acquisition, development,…

  • Former firefighter seeks to overturn termination

    Hornick says defective alarm system to blame for two incidents BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH –– A city firefighter who lost his job for what the city said was neglect of duty has filed a petition with the state Supreme Court to fight the accusation. “I did not jeopardize…

  • Townhouse plan changed to single-family homes

    Columbia Ave. project now calls for three detached residences BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Long Branch LONG BRANCH — A townhouse project that drew opposition from residents in two towns has been scrapped. In its place, the developer is planning to build three single-family homes on a tract located on the…

  • A day at the beach

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY (Clockwise from left) — Monmouth County Park System lifeguards Stan Balmer, Mike Tomaino and Evan Carhart carry a “victim” across the finish line during the line rescue race at the Belmar Lifeguard Tournament July 6. Guards Mike Venino and Ted Olson are launched into the surf for the rescue boat relay…