• Chrome, coupes & convertibles

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Brian Ali, Eatontown, in front of his 1963 Ford Galaxy, was one of the enthusiasts who brought their classic cars to West End in Long Branch on July 11.

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    Kiril Kulish, a star of the Broadway hit “Billy Elliot,” autographs playbills for young fans in Seashore Day Camp’s Theater Camp on July 8. Campers saw “Billy Elliot,” took a songand dance workshop with actors from the smash hit, and had the thrill of meeting Tony Award-winner Kulish. Campers at the Long Branch day camp…

  • Vietnam center creates new post

    Deputy director brings military, management experience BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee dayto day operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran’s experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. Kenneth Gurbisz Kenneth Gurbisz, a Vietnam veteran and a…

  • West End tracks may get safety upgrades

    Councilman says railroad crossing poses dangers BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer KENNY WALTER Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger thinks this West End railroad crossing poses dangers to pedestrians and vehicles. LONG BRANCH — Councilman Brian Unger is pushing city officials to take a look at the railroad tracks that traverse West End Court in the…

  • State and county delays crunch city finances

    Tax bills on hold pending review of tax rate BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Layoffs and furloughs at the state and county level have delayed the delivery of quarterly tax bills in Long Branch, according to the city’s finance chief. Ronald Mehlhorn, Long Branch finance director, said last week that the city…

  • Vans Warped Tour rocks Monmouth Park

    Crowd of more than 16K attends rock fest BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer With temperatures in the 80s and a light breeze in the air, more than 16,000 people, some dressed in hot pink and green colors, came out to the Vans Warped Tour at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on July 19. PHOTOS BY…

  • City opts to repeat reassessment

    High volume of appeals of ’07 valuations cited BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch City Council approved an ordinance last week that will pave the way for a complete reassessment of the city’s properties. At the July 14 meeting, the council voted 4-0 to authorize special emergency appropriations for the assessment. The appropriations…

  • Council seeks referendum on future of boro library

    BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The West Long Branch Borough Council has introduced a controversial new ordinance that, if approved, would allow residents to decide the fate of the town’s free municipal public library. Approved for introduction by a 5-0 vote at the council’s July 16 meeting, the ordinance sets the stage for the council…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Teams compete in the second annual Youth Beach Volleyball Tournament held on the beach at Pier Village in Long Branch July 15 as a fundraiser for Long Branch-based Family and Children’s Services. Story, page 29.

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