Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • Frank Illo paintings at Oceanic Library

    “Lonely Blues” The Oceanic Library in Rumson is hosting an exhibit of paintings and jewelry by two local artists. “Frank Illo, Painting, Draw-ings, Furniture” will be at the library through the month of September. Works by local jewelry designer Leslie Vanderleur are on display in the case. Born in New York and raised in New…

  • ‘Landscapes’ in Red Bank

    “Practice Shed” The Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is presenting an exhibition of works by Valerie Mendelson titled “Landscapes.” The exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the gallery, located at 10 White St. A native of New York, Mendelson was educated at Har-vard University, Brooklyn College and the Grad-uate Center of City University…

  • 180 celebrates 30 years of advocacy

    At 180 Turning Lives Around we always believe that change is possible. Our board, staff and volunteers witness life-changing miracles everyday: courage and empowerment taking the place of hopelessness; empathy and gentleness replacing violence; joy where there had been only despair. These “breakthrough” moments drive 180 to tackle social issues that few others will: domestic…

  • Keep environmental not historical area of Hook

    The reasoning seems to be that our national park has to be “sold” (out?) or leased to the Sandy Hook Partners in order to save the historical buildings. The problem is that part of the cost appears to be changes that threaten the ecology and character of this rare and last-of-a-kind environment for our area.…

  • Holistic regional planning needed

    A friend said Red Bank is turning into Staten Island. She predicted that in the next 10 years you will see approvals for high-rise apartment buildings and condos within the borough and on the banks of the Navesink. I guess she’s right. The appointed Red Bank Board of Adjustment recently approved 92 residential condominium units,…

  • Board hires interim administrator, principal

    Carrea will help guide K-8 district through building referendum BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN – The local school district is handing over the reins of its upcoming $30 million construction referendum to its newly hired interim business administrator. Before he retired in July 2005 as assistant superintendent for business for…

  • State errs in linking income and school aid

    Let me suggest that you do some reporting that exposes the ongoing myth that there are “rich” and “poor” districts upon which state aid is based. The characterization would be true if there were only rich or only poor people living in those districts. The reality is there are an entire range of incomes represented…

  • Free your lawn from pesky pesticides

    Many people think green grass is one of the safest spots for kids to play. But if it’s treated with chemical pesticides, studies are showing serious health risks. New Jersey is leading the nation in establishing pesticide-free zones to protect kids, wildlife and drinking water … and you can help. Some eye-opening results recently came…

  • Mural, vintage postcards unveiled

    The official unveiling of this mural painted on the wall of the new Siperstein’s location on Myrtle Avenue and Route 36 in Long Branch took place last week. A vintage streetscape mural of the downtown Broadway area in Long Branch was unveiled last Tuesday at the new Siperstein’s location on Joline Avenue. The 126-by-16-foot mural…