Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Green Acres space irreplaceable

    Our so-called politicians are at it again. First it was eminent domain abuse and now they are trying to take away our green acres area that we have had for the last 30 years. We had over 250 people at the council meeting on May 22 who are against the opening of Ocean Avenue. Did…

  • On Campus

    Rowan University, Glassboro, announced that the following local students received degrees at the spring commencement exercises: Erika Keune, Monmouth Beach, a degree in business administration; Ryan M. Pringle, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, a degree cum laude in elementary education and history; Shana R. Smeriglio, Ocean Township, a degree in education: health and physical education;…

  • Shore birds are worth protecting

    I’m writing in response to the article that discussed some residents in Sea Bright who are miffed because of the protected nesting area of piping plovers. To the residents who are fortunate enough to be able to live near a beach and the beautiful wildlife that inhabits it: get a pair of binoculars. Birds such…

  • Find your new best friend at the shelter

    June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and as an animal shelter volunteer and guardian of two adopted cats, I can say that there’s no better place to find your new best friend than your local shelter. From playful kittens to cuddly “lap cats,” regal Persians to cute calicos, shelters have them all. Shelters across…

  • ‘Images from My Mind’

    An exhibit of paintings by Angelica Zavala will open June 8 at Cask 591 in Long Branch. “Images from My Mind” will run through June 30. An opening reception will be held Friday, 7-9 p.m.

  • In the Arts

    Comedian Paula Poundstone will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Saturday at 8 p.m. Her ability to create humor on the spot and to improvise with a crowd is legendary. Tickets: $38.50 – $20. The Count Basie is located at 99 Monmouth St. Tickets can be reserved by calling (732) 842-9000 or…

  • ‘Snake Hill,’ a true N.J. story

    A still from the documentary ‘Snake Hill’ On June 13, the Freedom Film Series, produced by the Freedom Film Society (FFS), will present “Snake Hill,” a New Jersey story told by local filmmakers Sandra Longo, director and executive producer, Holmdel; Debra Higgins, producer, an Allenhurst native; and Anna-Maria Vag, producer, Laurence Harbor. The series runs…

  • Arts council celebrates creative arts education

    RED BANK – The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) honored the winners of the 2007 Arts Education Awards May 10 at a ceremony held at the Middletown Arts and Cultural Center. The awards recognize creative arts programming, talented teachers and administrators, and arts-infused schools in Monmouth County. Three arts educators receiving awards were Barbara Calvo…

  • Exploring human nature

    Jacob Landau’s work at Monmouth University through June 22 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Jacob Landau in his studio While not exactly a household name, Jacob Landau was a force for reason in the world. A resident of the community of Roosevelt artists, he is internationally known for his drawings, lithographs,…