• Sea level rise critical issue for Bayshore

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer As global warming continues to drive sea levels higher, coastal communities — including Bayshore towns — will experience increased tidal flooding that could impact local residents, according to a study by a coalition of environmental scientists. Joe Reynolds, co-chair of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council, said sea level rise…

  • Tribute to fallen officers in Long Branch run

    LONG BRANCH — The Jersey Shore Running Club will hold its 24th Celtic Tribute 5K run at 11 a.m. on April 4 at the Great Lawn near McKinley Avenue in Long Branch. The event is held in memory of Long Branch’s fallen police officers, including patrolmen Herman Emmons and William Richards and Sergeant Patrick King.…

  • Long Branch High class of ’75 to reunite

    The Long Branch High School (LBHS) class of 1975 will sponsor a 40th reunion Oct. 10. For more information, call Diane Hiro Gerwer at 732-776-7180 or log on to LBHS class of 1975 on Facebook.

  • Mater Dei supporters close to raising $1M

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Supporters of Mater Dei Preparatory School are closing in on the fundraising goal of $1 million to keep the Catholic high school open. As of March 23, some $962,000 had been raised by the Seraph Fund, a nonprofit corporation formed to fund the high school. The fundraising campaign…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Circle BMW in Eatontown received the 2015 Center of Excellence award for achieving outstanding levels of performance in 2014. Winning BMW centers consistently demonstrate a dedication and enthusiasm for the BMW brand and to their customers and employees. BMW dealers were measured on 11 key performance indicators against their peers. Only 9 percent, or 32…

  • Olympiad competition sparks interest in science

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Dozens of middle and high school students filled the grounds of Middlesex County College in Edison with goggles and experimental designs in tow, but it wasn’t for a standard science fair. The 23rd annual New Jersey Science Olympiad State Finals tournament was held March 10. More than 50 schools…

  • Easter egg hunt set in Sea Bright

    Grab a basket and head over to Sea Bright’s municipal beach located behind the firehouse for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. April 4. Sponsored by the Sea Bright Recreation Committee, the hunt will feature more than 5,000 eggs. Lucky scavengers who find golden eggs will win special prizes. No one goes home…

  • Sea Bright hazard plan to guide recovery efforts

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Officials have opted to create a hazard mitigation plan to inform decisions about borough-specific recovery projects. Sarah Bowen, project manager for engineering and development firm Michael Baker International, presented a 10-month timetable for formulating the borough-specific plan at the March 12 workshop meeting. Borough officials said the…

  • County grant funds repairs to Oceanport boat ramp

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Blackberry Bay Park boat ramp is slated to receive muchneeded repairs. The Borough Council voted in favor of awarding a contract for the boat ramp rehabilitation for $317,117 to Marbro Inc. of Long Branch at the regular meeting on March 19. Borough officials had prepared two resolutions…

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