• Storm-water pipe draws fire from civic assoc.

    Eatontown planners hear application for 120-unit townhouse development BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — A drainage pipe for a proposed 120-unit townhouse development drew objections from neighbors at the Planning Board’s Dec. 12 meeting. Members of the Woodmere Civic Association raised objections to plans for the storm-water management system as the Planning Board heard…

  • Monmouth Park talks down to the wire

    Oceanport mulls study to look at racetrack operation BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Sen. Jennifer Beck (R- 12th District) said last week that residents would not be left holding the bag if Monmouth Park, the borough’s largest taxpayer, does not operate in 2012. “I have had personal conversations with the governor about the fact…

  • Help is available for post-partum sufferers

    The N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is distributing informational palm cards on the signs of postpartum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders to new locations throughout Monmouth County. The small card is part of a statewide program to help women experiencing perinatal depression and their families find information and services. The…

  • Public meeting Jan. 3 on plan to close mail processing center

    The U.S. Postal Service has rescheduled a meeting on the future of the Monmouth Processing & Distribution Center in Eatontown to Jan. 3. Originally scheduled for Dec. 15, the meeting will be held 7-9 p.m. at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. According to a press release, postal service representatives will discuss the proposal to…

  • L.B. getting finances in place for pier & ferry

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The City Council selected this shaped pier design for the proposed pier and ferry terminal. LONG BRANCH — City officials are confident that a $1 million bond ordinance for engineering and design costs will bring the city to the end of the design phase for the pier and ferry project. During…

  • BBBS makes year-end appeal for funds

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties; year-end appeal is underway for funds to help the agency continue to provide children with academic, social or economic challenges with caring volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters. “Every donation whether large or small helps” said William Salcedo, Executive Director of BBBSMMC. “Our hope is that people…

  • Help-Portrait: What a photo is worth

    Local photographers pool resources for Asbury Park portrait shoot BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Thirty-six photographers and 34 volunteers offered their time, talent and equipment for the annual Help-Portrait event held in Asbury Park on Dec. 10 when 750 people in 256 portrait sittings had their photographs taken. PHOTOS BY KRISTEN DALTON Not even a…

  • L.B. to bond $950K for beachfront

    Council introduces ordinance to fund boardwalk, road repairs BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch oceanfront will be the site of a nearly $1 million repair and renovation project, with almost half of the funds coming from a state Green Acres grant. During the Dec. 13 meeting, the City Council introduced a $950,000 bond ordinance…

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