Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Music of Invention returns for third season

    The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch will host the third season of the Music of Invention concert series. Each performance crosses stylistic boundaries to create pieces that cannot be labeled in one specific genre. Nov. 9, Monica McIntyre and Friends. Cellist McIntyre draws heavily from roots blues, pop music, sophisticated jazz,…

  • Unger will begin return of city government to Long Branch

    It is time for an independent voice on the Long Branch City Council who will speak and work for our Long Branch residents. That independent voice should be Brian Unger’s. Brian Unger has proven he will work for our Long Branch residents: + He successfully fought for public access to beaches in Long Branch +…

  • JCC’s Festival of Books, Culture and the Arts

    Author Harry Shearer For the eighth year, the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County in Deal will present a showcase of current authors whose works cover a wide array of topics during the annual Festival of Books, Culture and the Arts. + Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Ron Blomberg, former New York…

  • Obituaries

    George C. Richter Mr. Richter, 89, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Oct. 20, 2006, at St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch. He owned Richter’s Garage, Elberon section of Long Branch, for more than 60 years. He was a charter member of the Elberon First Aid Squad and a life member of Elberon Engine…

  • Sirianni a welcome choice for Long Branch Council

    Michael Sirianni would be a great and refreshing choice for Long Branch City Council and for our community. Michael Sirianni exemplifies a quality of leadership, intelligence and honesty with a great gift of communications, which Long Branch should welcome at this time. Through his roots in the city of Long Branch and his involvement in…

  • In the Arts

    Nature, wildlife photos at guild Nature and her creatures are the subject of a photography show that will open Oct. 28 at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. “Wildlife Photographer Friends and Family” presents the work of photographer Joe Prusky, of Middletown. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 3…

  • Hegarty endorsed for mayor of West Long Branch

    I would like to take the opportunity to urge the citizens of West Long Branch to vote for John Hegarty for mayor on Nov. 7. I have known John and worked with him for many years. In our efforts to serve folks living with HIV/AIDS in our communities, he has been a frequent volunteer and…

  • 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…