Category: Atlanticville Opinion

I am writing to you in support of the newly proposed West Long Branch borough building on Broadway. The current building on Poplar Avenue has recently been infected with black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum (atra), which has been responsible for the deaths of babies from respiratory bleeding. It is also a leading contributor to asthma…

Obituaries Howard E. Hollins Sr. Mr. Hollins, 87, of Eatontown died March 23 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Cleveland, he resided in Eatontown for more than 50 years. He was a maintenance worker at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, before his retirement, and the Eatontown School System, where he was employed for several years.…

Risks outweigh benefits in privatizing bus service The Eatontown Board of Education is heading down the wrong road with its proposal to privatize bus service for the K-8 school district. The plan, being put forward as a cost-saving measure, may allow the district to pinch a few pennies next year, but long-term savings are no…

Julie A. RizzutoGuest ColumnStudent housing woes comparable to geese problem Your Turn Julie A. Rizzuto Guest Column Student housing woes comparable to geese problem Julie A. Rizzuto Guest Column Student housing woes comparable to geese problem After reading a recent article about the Canada geese, I thought the same thing I always do — if…

I am deeply concerned about circumstances involving the Circle Freeze establishment at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Brighton Avenue. As you may know, Circle Freeze is Long Branch’s finest purveyor of desserts, and is virtually required eating after a stop at Ocean Boulevard’s famous Windmill burger joint or indeed, any area restaurant. Due to…

The National Parks Conservation Association has followed the debate over the proposed rehabilitation of Fort Hancock with considerable interest ("Local opposition to project at Fort Hancock emerging," Feb. 27). As America’s only nonprofit membership organization dedicated solely to protecting and preserving the National Park System, we are committed to the restoration and preservation of historic…

Arthur Henry Giglio Obituaries Arthur Henry Giglio Mr. Giglio, 88, of Long Branch died March 13 at home. He was a lifelong resident. He was a co-owner of Giglio Bait and Tackle Shop, Sea Bright, for 34 years, retiring in 1993. He was an avid fisherman and member of the Long Branch Sportsmen Club and…

State off-track on horse racing State off-track on horse racing Local and Sports and Exposition Authority officials seem to be putting the cart before the horse in discussions about the leasing of Monmouth Park. Before making a plan for the future of the racetrack, it would be worth spending more time considering the future of…