• GOTCC holds networking event

    The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will have an After Hours Mixer networking event at Gold Coast Cadillac, 2123 Highway 35, Oakhurst, on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. There will be Round-Robin introductions, whereby all guests will have an opportunity to give a 30-second “commercial.” Participants are encouraged to bring business cards.…

  • Sea Bright raises height limits for rebuilding

    Ordinance scheduled for public hearing during Feb. 5 council meeting BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Proposed new standards for building heights in the borough call for storm-damaged structures to be raised 2 feet higher than Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) elevation standards. Under a proposed ordinance, the maximum height for existing structures…

  • ‘Twelfth Night’ musical at Monmouth Univ.

    Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre is presenting “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” March 12-14, at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, at the Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Directed by Prof. Nicole Ricciardi, the Shakespearean-based production is a musical comedy about mistaken identities,…

  • Tax preparation help at three library branches

    Tax preparation assistance offered by AARP Tax Aide program volunteers will be offered at three Monmouth County Library branches beginning in February. AARP volunteers will be on hand at the library headquarters in Manalapan, the Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury, and the Wall Township branch of the Monmouth County Library. This service is available for…

  • Fundraiser to benefit Jessica Ann Fox Foundation

    The Pearl Street Gym and Afro Brazilian Martial Arts and Fitness will host its second Capoeira-thon on Sunday, March 10, from 1-7 p.m. at the Pearl Street Gym, 10 Pearl St. Proceeds from this event, which is open to the public, will benefit the Jessica Ann Fox Foundation to raise awareness of triple negative breast…

  • City sets elevations above FEMA standards

    Administration looks to help residents who must rebuild after superstorm BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Floodwaters that inundated the neighborhood are visible from the porch of Vera Pizzo’s Long Branch home. KENNY WALTER LONG BRANCH — City officials are taking steps to expedite the process for residents who need to rebuild storm-damaged structures. During the…

  • Ocean Twp. Library hosts March events

     Acting Workshop, 4 p.m., March 7: Youth Stages will present an after-school special. Learn about performing in this theater workshop through great stories and games. Be prepared to have a fun time finding the actor in you. For third- through fifthgraders. Register at library.  Conversational English for Adults, 6:30 p.m. on March 12,…

  • With ban lifted, will women need to register for the draft?

    CODA GREG BEAN The news last week that the Pentagon had lifted its ban on women in front-line combat roles was largely greeted as a positive step toward gender equality in our military. Over the course of our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in our country’s uniform have demonstrated remarkable courage, skill and patriotism.…

  • March events slated for West L.B. Library

     Lucky Day, 4 p.m., March 13: Stories, craft and a movie, for students in K-4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.  Blustery Day, 4 p.m., March 20: Stories and craft for grades for students in K-4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.  Read to a Therapy Dog, 4 p.m. March…

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