• Plans in motion for L.B. pier, ferry project

    City introduces ordinance to bond $1M for design and engineering plans BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer In keeping with its redevelopment plan, Long Branch has taken steps to fund the preliminary design and engineering plans for the construction of an $89 million pier and ferry terminal on the Long Branch shoreline. At the Feb. 24…

  • Boro seeks review of cleanup at fort

    Eatontown officials say remediation effort may be inadequate BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Aprofessional engineering firm could be called on to review what some Eatontown officials are saying is an “inadequate” remediation effort of contaminated sites at Fort Monmouth. Borough Council President John Schiels raised concerns at the Feb. 26 council meeting about a proposed…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Camille Cagno, of Long Branch, tries to clear a path in her driveway on March 2 after the heavy snowfall.

  • Rose Ann Doane

    Mrs. Doane, 85, of Long Branch, died Feb. 17, 2009, at home. She was a business administrator at the Willow Rest Home, Long Branch, for several years. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, William H. Doane, in 2006. Mrs. Doane is survived by two sons and daughters in-law, William and Christine Doane…

  • Lorraine J. Mayer

    Mrs. Mayer of Red Bank, died Feb. 10, 2009, at home. She was a retired assistant bookkeeper at Armstrong Paint Co., Chicago. She was predeceased by a brother, Edmund Fain; and two sisters, Margaret Kelly and Marie Maher. She is survived by her husband, George T. Mayer; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry and Kathy…

  • John D. Brush

    Mr. Brush, 80, of Long Eddy, N.Y., and Zephyrhills, Fla., and formerly Oceanport, died Feb. 13, 2009, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, Dade City, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Brush; and a son, Donald Brush. Mr. Brush is survived by a son and daughter-inlaw, Ray and Tricia Brush of West Long Branch;…

  • Post traumatic stress program March 5

    The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) will sponsor a program on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 7:30-9 p.m. March 5 at Eatontown Library, 55 Broad St. Dr. Carolyn Matflerd, a psychiatrist in private practice will present the program, which is free and open to the public. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that some…

  • Programs for families at Monmouth Medical

    The Center For Kids & Family at Monmouth Medical Center will host a wide range of childbirth preparation programs in March, including several designed for specific family members. “Baby Care Basics” will be held 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 12 and will offer participants the opportunity to learn about infant care, including growth and development,…

  • Deadline March 6 to enter SEED competition

    The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is seeking entries for its Central Jersey Supporting Emerging Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) competition. The contest will be the highlight at the chapter’s conference April 21 at the Excelsior, Manalapan. Entries are due by March 6. The contest is for businesses less than two years old, and at…

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