Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Brookdale Community College hosts Foreign Film Series

    The International Center of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft has announced the listing of Fall Foreign Film Series movies to be held in the MAN building, Room 105 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The community is invited to the screening of international films, all of which will be followed by a brief discussion. The…

  • The problem at police headquarters at 95 Poplar

    The issue of providing a safe working environment for our West Long Branch police is pivotal and is one which has been receiving a great deal of warranted attention at council meetings and in the news. Everyone agrees that our police do an excellent job in keeping us safe, and we need to keep them…

  • Support parks, vote yes for open space tax boost

    The voters and Monmouth County Board of Freeholders have always supported our county parks – and now we can provide an additional boost. On Election Day, Nov. 7, the Freeholders are asking for a 1.5-cent levy per $100 of county ratables to be dedicated to the county’s Open Space Trust Fund. Currently, the Freeholders are…

  • Freeholders fail to reform county government

    It seems unfortunate that the Monmouth County Freeholders’ rhetoric does not match up with their actions. Case in point: they recently voted to reappoint Malcolm Carton as the county counsel. Carton has played a very large part in county government at a time of FBI arrests, widespread corruption and cronyism. The new freeholder board said…

  • Unger will be residents’ voice on City Council

    Now is the time to vote for Brian Unger for City Council of Long Branch. His goals are to lower property taxes, create more skilled jobs for minority youth, more recreation and after-school programs for your children, better beach access and to prevent the abuse of eminent domain. A vote for Brian is a vote…

  • Unger a strong, independent candidate

    I remember when the beaches were filthy with debris, and the water murky. We have much cleaner waves now no small thanks to Brian Unger, who was active in the whole process, working with Rep. Frank Pallone and the Clean Ocean Action. That was more than 20 years ago, and Brian still wants things to…

  • Hegarty involved in community

    I have personally known John Hegarty for more than 30 years. He is a very concerned and giving person. He has helped many people over the years since I have known him. He is an outstanding citizen who is involved in numerous organizations in and outside the community. I know that if elected he would…

  • Eminent domain abuse in Neptune

    Although much attention has been given to eminent domain in Long Branch, it seems no one is keeping track of the abuse going on in neighboring town Neptune. My husband has been operating a business on the corner of Route 35 and West Lake Avenue for more than 20 years. Now the town has decided…

  • Vote for McMorrow, vote for change

    Cut spending now! That’s what freeholders Bill Barham and Lillian Burry pledged when they were elected last year. Surprise! They didn’t. They raised the budget by more than $30 million. Don’t trust the GOP anymore. They have controlled the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for 23 years. It’s time for a change. That’s why…