Category: Atlanticville News

  • One pumping station to replace two in boro

    BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Borough Chemical & Truck Co. No. 1 in West Long Branch presented this retired fire engine to Lower Lake Greenwood Fire Dept., Ninety Six, S.C. Lenny Remick (l), former chief, and Brian Hagerman (r), president, turned the truck over to Jerry Roberts (second from left), and…

  • A look at the college admissions process

    RED BANK — A program that will be of interest to parents of high school students headed to college, “Your Key to College Admissions,” will be presented by the Junior League of Monmouth County Oct. 23 at the Oyster Point Hotel. The luncheon and panel discussions will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.…

  • A knowing glance

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jahni Morris, 6, listens during the Long Branch Housing Authority educational program “Know What It Takes” that focuses on education, college and career goals on Saturday.

  • Smart Growth grant sought for redevelopment planning

    BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough has completed an application to the state Department of Community Affairs for a Smart Growth grant to help fund the second phase of planning for redevelopment in the downtown district, according to Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo. Tarantolo said at the Sept. 8…

  • Rail proponents press on with call to build MOM

    Plan has support in Monmouth, Ocean; stiff foes in Middlesex BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Members of the Central Jersey Rail Coalition are seeking additional support for the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line. The MOM line — which is one of several regional rail lines being studied by NJ Transit…

  • Council considers new building on Poplar Avenue

    Smaller facility would reduce cost by $1 million BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council is considering constructing a new building on the site of the old borough hall at 95 Poplar Ave. to house the police department, court administration, construction and zoning offices, rather than…

  • Boro will make up shortfall in military pay

    Top fine reduced in new renter registration law BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Borough employees who are in the National Guard or military reserves and get called up to active duty would be paid the difference between their military pay and municipal salary under an ordinance that…

  • Notes Around Town

    The Long Branch Historical Association will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Long Branch City Hall, Broadway. The guest speaker will be Frank Finale, the author of “To the Shore Once More.” For more information, call (732) 229-9258. ***** Marcia and Tom Blackwell will host a solar electric open house at 323 Liberty St. in…

  • Woman killed in three-car accident

    BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A 94-year-old Neptune woman was killed in a three-car collision at the Route 35 and Sunset Avenue intersection on Sept. 16, according to police reports. The victim, Mary Fischer, was the passenger in a 1985 Oldsmobile being driven by Lucy DiBenedetto, 75, also…