• Four compete for three BOE spots in Eatontown

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Four candidates are vying for three spots on the Eatontown Board of Education. Each seat is for a threeyear term. The four candidates are Sharyn Chasey- Palenzula, Joseph Gaetano, Julie Robertson and Toni Fornicola. Chasey-Palenzula works as a human resources manager for Accenture LLP, a global management consulting,…

  • Meridian team lends expertise in caring for injured in Haiti

    Volunteers remark about the Haitians’ strong spirit BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Meridian Health sent medical equipment, supplies and a full medical team to Haiti on Feb. 26 for a weeklong mission as part of the organization’s continued support for earthquake relief. Above: Forty patients are crowded into a medical tent after the January earthquake…

  • Long Branch ’09-10 budget plan to keep school tax flat

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Despite losing over $2.7 million in a state aid reduction, the Long Branch School District will not raise taxes this year. The district’s $76 million budget comes with a tax levy of $31.5 million for the third year in a row. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina spoke of the challenges…

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    Little League teams show their pride during the parade down Branch Avenue to Manahassett Creek Park in Long Branch on Saturday. More photos, page 20. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Cuts in educational aid is a real hot-button issue

    CODA GREG BEAN I’ve written before about how much I enjoy the conversational aspect of this column, and my readers aren’t shy about giving me their take on something I’ve written. Sure, some of the responses are beyond the pale, like the guy who recently said he hopes I end up destitute and eating dog…

  • Change is long overdue in Long Branch

    Iwant to add my voice to the swelling chorus for a sea change in Long Branch government. For too long we have had a secret City Council that demonizes anyone who criticizes the council’s practice of intimidation and personal attacks. A vote for Brian Unger will be a step toward dealing with substantive issues such…

  • Bridge sign concerns were addressed

    Acouple of months ago I wrote regarding the new Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge. The N.J. Department of Transportation DOT) was planning to put four large cantilever (overhead) structures on the bridge and in the town. Sen. Sean Kean (R- 11th District), Highlands Mayor Anna Little and Highlands Councilman Chris Francy began a dialogue with the new…

  • After rainout, group looks to next year’s event

    On March 14, the KDM Foundation attempted to hold the ninth annual KDM Foundation St. Patrick’s 3-Mile Fun Run in Sea Bright. As we all know, our surrounding communities had to contendwith a horrific storm throughout the weekend, making the streets in Sea Bright a hazard. After spending hours answering emergency calls throughout the evening,…

  • Resident takes look at proposed school budget

    The Eatontown Board of Education has introduced an $18.4 million general fund budget for the next school year, which they suggest is reducing spending and holding the line on taxes. The problem is they are comparing the proposed budget to this year’s budget, which is going to generate a “fund surplus” of over $1.6 million.…

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