• BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has been named a Business Leadership of the Year honoree by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors during its 52nd annual conference, held April 23 in Atlantic City. The award recognizes the company’s continuing efforts to establish strong working relationships with mayors across its service territory. Reporting to Vice…

  • Embrace an active outdoor lifestyle

    Blue skies and warm weather entice people to enjoy the great outdoors. For many people, few things are more enjoyable than soaking up some rays and breathing in some fresh air. Moderate temperatures help make many outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. But even if the weather isn’t perfect, individuals can make the best of…

  • Summer fun that is close to home

    Summer is prime vacation season when travelers take trips to every corner of the world.While faraway destinations abound, those looking for fun can also find enjoyable activities much closer to home. Many communities come alive during the warmer weather, hosting an array of locally driven events. People looking for a day of entertainment or an…

  • State to dredge Shark River

    The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Maritime Resources has provided a working timeline for dredging the state channels of the Shark River. “While the effort to dredge the state channels of the Shark River has gone on for over 20 years, I am pleased to see tangible movement and the announcement of…

  • School districts get help planning ‘green’ projects

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer School districts in Monmouth and Ocean counties will work with graduate students to help schools implement energy-saving initiatives. As part of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program, the Climate Corps fellowship program of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will send three graduate students to seven school districts starting in…

  • Lunch break

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Attendees of the Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County Women Build luncheon survey auction items at the May 7 event held at Branches in West Long Branch. The occasion honored Habitat’s community partners in the superstorm Sandy recovery process. Habitat volunteers and storm victims who benefited from their efforts joined together…

  • Long Branch to add new parking lot

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Beachgoers looking to avoid paying high rates to park in Pier Village or the short-term parking meters along the beachfront will soon have another option. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said during the May 12 City Council workshop meeting that the city plans to offer a cheaper…

  • Young volunteers needed as library ambassadors

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library is looking for students interested in becoming the newest participants in its Library Ambassadors program. The program encourages young students to get more involved with their library by participating in daily events and programs, and by providing opportunities to volunteer…

  • Loss of $88 million in ratables leads to Long Branch tax hike

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For the fourth straight year, Long Branch has taken a significant hit in the city’s ratables base. Finance Director Ron Mehlhorn Sr. said during the May 12 City Council meeting that the city has lost $88 million in ratables in the past year, leading to a tax…

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