• Hector Louis Beauchamp Sr.

    Mr. Beauchamp, 86, of Long Branch, died July 25, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. He was a retired printer at Avon Products, New York City. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Yolanda Reyes Beauchamp; three sons, Hector Beauchamp Jr., Richard D. Beauchamp and Ralph Beauchamp; a…

  • Involvement can keep corruption from consuming state

    As multiple elected and appointed officials appeared on television, stepping out of a bus in handcuffs, I was ashamed and outraged. At the same time, I also was reminded how important it is for the public to participate in government. It isn’t enough just to vote. We also have to hold government officials accountable and…

  • Stranding center: Whale struck by boat

    Carcass washed up on Monmouth Beach BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The fully intact remains of a 27-foot endangered humpback whale were found along a small stretch of shoreline in Monmouth Beach early last week. CHRIS KELLY staff Onlookers gather to get a glimpse of a dead female humpback whale that washed ashore in Monmouth…

  • Melva Drake Welch

    Mrs. Welch, 94, of West Long Branch, died July 24, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Thomas Welch Jr., in 1993; and two sisters, Mae Drake Stuart and Hilda Drake Stryker. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph T. and Joan Welch III, Howard M. and…

  • Mayor’s concern over property taxes in insincere

    Why is the Schneider administration suddenly so concerned “to stave off the growing number of (property tax) appeals which will also cut down on the legal costs”? (Atlanticville, July 23, 2009) I’d think that would be the least of their worries considering the mounting costs of legal fees resulting from years of litigation with MTOTSA…

  • Group would rename, enhance L.B. boardwalk

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Agroup of Long Branch residents is proposing a plan to create a unified boardwalk along the city’s oceanfront that would feature art installations and a historical theme. Save Ocean Avenue Committee member Dennis Sherman spoke during the July 28 workshop portion of the council meeting to discuss the committee’s list…

  • Maryann Battista

    Mrs. Battista, 77, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died July 24, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She had resided in Long Branch and Oceanport before relocating to Oakhurst a few months ago. Mrs. Battista was an accountant at the Fort Monmouth Commissary, Eatontown, where she was employed more than 20 years…

  • Camp Tecumseh a respite for urban youth

    This year, more than ever, The Salvation Army’s Camp Tecumseh is fulfilling a need for both parents and children during these turbulent economic times. By summer’s end, more than 1,200 children will attend Tecumseh for weeklong sessions. For children, this is probably the only summer fun they’ll have — certainly, their only chance for a…

  • Cleanup of contaminated sites at fort raises concerns

    Army defends plan, which locals say is ‘backwards’ BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The remediation of contaminated sites at Fort Monmouth is under fire by local officials who fear they will be left to pick up the tab when the U.S. Army vacates the installation. A map showing contaminated sites at Fort Monmouth prepared by…

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