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  • Christie touts Shore protection; undecided on LNG port

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider (l) and N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin (r) listen as Gov. Chris Christie speaks about the success of the state’s efforts to maintain clean waters and beaches for the 2013 summer season at Festival Plaza in Long Branch on Aug. 27. NICOLE…

  • Long Branch trends to smaller-scale projects

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Development in the city is evolving from large-scale redevelopment by commercial firms to smallerscale projects proposed by individual developers. Over the past three months, five property owners have come before the City Council with concept plans ranging from public amenities to upscale condominiums. The projects, which include…

  • NJ Transit looks to stronger, more resilient system

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Above: The tracks of NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line were in ruins days after the system was devastated by superstorm Sandy. Left: The Morgan Drawbridge in Sayreville, pictured shortly after Sandy, became a symbol of the destruction. PHOTOS COURTESY of NJ TRANSIT Ten months after superstorm Sandy, NJ Transit…

  • Fantasy football: Serious business for fans

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Above: The Jerzee Extreme fantasy football league gets down to business during its annual draft party in Freehold on Aug. 25. Left: Lacey resident Rob Patriello, last year’s winner of the Jerzee Extreme fantasy football league, hoists his trophy during a fantasy draft barbecue. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER The first…

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    Dennis Savelson and Margot Vazquez dance to the music of Brian Kirk and the Jirks during the final summer concert held at Pier Village’s Festival Plaza Aug. 29 in Long Branch. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Old Orchard preservation considered in Eatontown

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer William Kastning, executive director of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, speaks at the Aug. 26 Eatontown Planning Board meeting about the future of the Old Orchard Country Club site. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF The Monmouth Conservation Foundation has approached the borough about the possible preservation of the Old Orchard Country Club in Eatontown,…

  • Latino festival takes place Sept. 8 in Long Branch

       LONG BRANCH — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Tu Sello Latino Festival on Sept. 8 at Jerry Morgan Park in Long Branch. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will showcase the culture, traditions, music, folk dance and cuisine of Latin America. More than 20 bands from Latin…

  • Lease deals

    It’s hard to beat some of the cut-rate deals being offered, but be sure to consider the fine print before signing on the dotted line. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New-car leasing, once largely limited to businesses and wealthy luxury car buyers, has gained wider market acceptance in recent years and is now at record…

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