• Christie is not the man for the presidency

    As a 70-year-old, conservative, selfemployed Vietnam veteran, I feel I must share my anger with regard to Chris Christie. He is a fake, wannabe politician. He is always looking at the next step up rather than finishing what he started, or starting what he promised the voters he would start. If the national Republican Party…

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER A flowering plant is buried in the snow in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick.

  • Cabanas, surf camp planned for Long Branch beaches

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Beachgoers will be offered new amenities during the 2015 summer season, including rental lockers, umbrellas, cabanas, chairs and a surf camp for children. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said the city is expected to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for both an operator for a surf…

  • Temple to host vocalist in concert

    Congregation Torat El will host a concert starring Lisa Sherman at 8:30 p.m. March 21 at 301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. Sherman is a dynamic, energetic vocalist who performs a vast array of musical songs. The attire for the evening is dressy/casual. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a…

  • Schools announce child find program

    The school districts of Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright and West Long Branch, including Shore Regional High School, are seeking to identify and evaluate children age 3-21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulties. This search includes migrant and homeless students; 2-year-old children reaching the age of 3 within 120 days;…

  • Community’s massive support helps reopen flooded Arc center

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Thanks to an effort that raised more than $100,000 toward renovations, The Arc of Monmouth’s Work Opportunity Center (WOC) was able to reopen its entire building to the general public on Feb. 25. The official reopening comes two years after superstorm Sandy caused severe flooding damage…

  • Teens tell of post-Sandy journey in photo exhibit

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Jack An exhibit set to open this weekend focuses on the journeys of 10 teens from Monmouth and Middlesex counties as they discover hope and healing in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. “I think one thing that helps a lot with the healing process is doing something creative, and…

  • Budget keeps state aid flat

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie Gov. Chris Christie seeks to maintain flat levels of aid to municipalities and school districts in his fiscal year 2016 budget despite making the largest-ever pension payment in New Jersey history. During his Feb. 24 budget address at the State House, Christie outlined a new set of…

  • Congressional caucus to focus on coastal issues

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A bipartisan caucus has been formed in the U.S. House of Representatives to address coastal community issues such as storm protection, tourism and environmental preservation. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced the Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus, saying the eight-member group will address national issues related to coastal states. “It is…

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