Category: Atlanticville Opinion

Essay contest focuses on bullying prevention The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) Kid’s Corner is the host to a “National Bullying Prevention Month” Essay Contest to encourage kids to read and improve their understanding of the effects of bullying. Students in grades 3-12 attending a public or private school in the U.S. are invited to participate…

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI) will host its 11th annual Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave. Renowned ocean advocates and explorers Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., and Terry Garcia will present, “A Revolution at…

The Eatontown Public Library is offering programs for children in November at 33 Broad St. Parents must remain in the library while children attend all programs. Registration is required by stopping at the library or calling 732-389-2665.  “Preschool Storytime Series” for children age 3 ½ to 5 will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. Nov.…

A slice of autumn at the Kingston Mill, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Route 27, Kingston, Mercer County. GENE LENNON/STAFF

I personally am not a fan of the party system used to elect government officials. I feel that it forces people to take sides instead of voting for what is the best course of action or the best person for the job. The upcoming election on Nov. 3 gives Eatontown voters a unique opportunity to…

I want to take this opportunity to endorse the independent candidates running for Eatontown Council — Virginia East and incumbent Anthony Talerico. Here is our chance to acknowledge their heroic efforts in helping to defeat the development of Old Orchard Golf Course. At a time where there are so many vacant buildings and the redevelopment…

The League of Women Voters of the Township of Ocean will sponsor an Ocean Board of Education Candidate Forum at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Board of Education building at 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. The 90-minute forum will begin and end with statements from the candidates and include questions from voters. The League of…

The Arc of Monmouth will hold its 49th annual Winter Glow Ball at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. All proceeds will be used to provide health care, housing and other vital services to 1,300 Monmouth County residents with developmental disabilities. The ’70s-style celebration will feature hors…

Above left: Arliya Gaetano of Eatontown paints a pumpkin during the Eatontown Day celebration at Wolcott Park on Oct. 10. Above right: Grace Connelley of Eatontown takes a pony ride. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO