Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • State’s Clean Car Program applauded

    As a resident of New Jersey, I am concerned about our poor air quality. This is especially true now in the summer months, when people with respiratory illnesses like asthma are warned to stay inside on nearly one out of every three days due to high levels of ozone or smog. I was pleased to…

  • Senator’s bill appears to favor developers

    I am writing to help educate the public on Senate Bill 1099 – Time of Decision. This bill’s sponsor is Sen. Robert W. Singer (R-30), who is currently up for re-election. The bill proposes, "at the time that an application for development is deemed complete shall govern the review of that application and any decision…

  • Resident extends thanks for Long Branch bus shelter

    This is a "thank you" for helping to install a bus shelter for the seniors who wait for NJ Transit buses for transportation out of the city. I would like to thank Congressman Frank Pallone, Guy Beaver of the Long Branch Police Department, Mrs. Wineck of the mayor’s office, the Long Branch Postmaster David Basile…

  • for the record

    In last week’s story on pending road repairs in Long Branch we incorrectly stated that the state Department of Transportation would be partially funding the work. That is wrong. The DOT is providing a low-interest loan to fund the work. We regret the error.

  • Kill the messenger

    After three years of wrangling, the fight between Oceanport residents and the owners and operators of the helipad at the Monmouth Corporate Park has come to an end. The biggest loser in the saga turns out not to be the residents who suffered from the overhead flights or the owners or operators of the helipad.…