Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Red State/Blue State

    We watched the television and screamed, ‘He’s back!’ DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Suddenly, there’s a new spring…

  • EMACC urges leaders to cut spending, reduce payroll

    Recent news of Gov. Corzine’s “debt reduction plan” and its subsequent endorsement from the N.J. State Chamber of Commerce has created quite a stir among our members and more than a little confusion as to the position of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC). First and foremost, a clarification is in order: EMACC…

  • Coda

    If it looks like a tax hike, and smells like a hike … GREG BEAN So, it looks like Gov. Jon Corzine has started shooting the cocker spaniel. As longtime readers might remember from the last time I used the term, shooting the cocker spaniel is an old technique used by administrators facing budget cuts…

  • Loyal following makes band the people’s choice

    Freehold resident Jim Garcia brings fun to Nerds shows BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Jim Garcia seems like a typical family man living in Freehold Township. But on Aug. 15, 1985 something happened that changed his life. Ever since that day, whenever he goes to work he becomes – a Nerd! And his family couldn’t…

  • IN THE ARTS

    The Performing Arts Center at Brookdale Community College is presenting “Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story” through March 9. Relationships can be murder. This is a two-character musical drama that recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th century. Performances…

  • ‘Easts MeetsWest’

    Eight local Taiwan-born artists are exhibiting their art at the Middletown Public Library through March 31. “East Meets West” consists of oil and acrylic paintings that express themes of both Eastern and Western cultures. “Waterfall” Coming here to study or to run businesses, the eight artists paint together once a week at the Painting Workshop…

  • Ann Smyth

    Mrs. Smyth, 67, formerly of Long Branch, died Feb. 15, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Pipersville, Pa., following a lengthy illness. She resided in the Long Branch area approximately 15 years. She was a surgical service supervisor atMonmouthMedical Center, Long Branch, for 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh…

  • Jane Breidenbach

    Mrs. Breidenbach, 78, of Tinton Falls, died Feb. 29, 2008. She was a civilian executive secretary for the Special Items Unit of the U.S. Army, CECOM, Fort Monmouth, for 20 years, and received numerous citations for her work. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Edwin E. Breidenbach; a daughter, Lisa von Pier…

  • Residents must help maintain neighborhood

    On Feb. 13, residents of Ocean Avenue north attended the City Council meeting to communicate to the council members our disapproval of Strollo’s Lighthouse outdoor food establishment from moving to our residential block. We highlighted the negative conditions that would impact all of the residents and visitors of Seven Presidents Beach Park. There would be…