• Polar Brrrr…! Plunge

    Supporters of Special Olympics New Jersey head for a dip in the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean during the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey, held at the beach at Pier Village in Long Branch on Feb. 23. Above: David Krill, Kenilworth, breaks the tape signaling the start of the event. The…

  • Taxpayer money wasted on land purchases

    In my opinion, the open space tax on homeowners in New Jersey is a multibillion dollar hoax. There is sufficient evidence to substantiate that allegation. Although it is true that thousands of farmland acreage has been acquired since the state’s open space law was first put on a referendum, the original intent of “preserving and…

  • Media distorts president’s image

    Red-necked, big-mouthed liars in the media are blessed to be in America. In some countries, they would be imprisoned or executed for their lying comments about the country’s leadership. These liars call President Obama:  “Lazy” — The truth is, when President Obama came into office, America was on the verge of financial collapse. Yet…

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    Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown provided a serene scene following a snowfall on March 8. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Local disaster recovery centers remain open to help Sandy victims

    Three local disaster recovery centers are among the six that will remain open in New Jersey due to the extension of registration for federal disaster assistance until April 1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff are available at nine centers to provide clarification to letters, assist survivors with finding a temporary home if their primary…

  • Residents: FEMA flood maps are flawed, cause hardship

    Speakers urge DEP not to adopt new elevations for storm-damaged properties BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Residents, municipal officials and environmentalists urged the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last week to reconsider adopting new flood zone maps and standards for elevating homes in flood zones. During a March 7 public hearing,…

  • Wawa tries again for Eatontown location

    Gas station-convenience store proposed for former mobile home site BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Four years after its application was denied, Wawa Inc. is once again seeking to build a gas station-convenience store in Eatontown. Residents filled the zoning board meeting room on March 4 to hear the first round of testimony for…

  • Teen Arts Festival takes place March 20-22

    BY MARIE MABER Correspondent Judges adjudicate student art during the 2012 Teen Arts Festival at Brookdale Community College. The Monmouth County Arts Council presents the festival in collaboration with Brookdale. Teens representing middle and high schools throughout the county attend the event, which includes workshops and master classes in all disciplines of the visual and…

  • L.B. schools facing $30M lawsuit for negligence

    Legal action alleges abuse by custodians of Gregory School students BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Attorneys representing three Long Branch students and their families have filed a $30 million lawsuit claiming the students suffered assault, battery and emotional distress as a result of an alleged 2012 incident in the bathroom of the Gregory Elementary School.…

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