Tag: Long Branch

  • Heather Ellen Hopkin Ray Tynan

    Heather Ellen Hopkin Ray Tynan

    Heather Ellen Hopkin Ray Tynan, 74, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2016, in her son’s home in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mrs. Tynan was born on July 9, 1942, and grew up in Peekskill and Riverdale, New York. Her highly regarded career as a court administrator…

  • Long Branch church to host Fall Festival this Saturday

    Long Branch church to host Fall Festival this Saturday

    The Long Branch Covenant Church will host a Fall Festival from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at 355 Joline Ave. Come and enjoy this free event, which includes pony rides, a petting zoo, hot dogs, popcorn, a bouncy house, games, prizes and more. For more information, contact the church office at 732-870-2028 or visit www.lbcovenant.org.

  • New Jersey Repertory Company presents comedy

    New Jersey Repertory Company presents comedy

    New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, announces the new comedy “MAD LOVE” by Marisa Smith, the author of “Saving Kitty,” will run Oct. 20 through Nov. 20. Previews begin on Oct. 20 with opening night on Oct. 22. Performances run Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.…

  • Chabad hearing rescheduled in Long Branch

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- The Planning Board hearing of a proposed Jewish community center was rescheduled due to a notification snafu. Board attorney Martin Arbus said that the Sept. 20 meeting was called off because some neighboring property owners were not properly notified of the meeting by the city. An Oct. 5…

  • Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    Long Branch police officer found unconscious

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- A Long Branch patrolman was found unconscious on Sept. 21 after being involved in a foot chase shortly before 2 a.m. According to a press release from the Long Branch Police Department, Officer Michael Monahan was on patrol when he noticed what he believed to be several subjects…

  • Fall Harvest fundraiser on Oct. 16

    Fall Harvest fundraiser on Oct. 16

    The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center will hold its first Fall Harvest fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 16 at St. James’ Church, 300 Broadway, Long Branch. The fundraiser celebrates the fall harvest of the 7th Avenue Community Garden, which is managed by the Long Branch Concordance in partnership with the City of…

  • Long Branch park to undergo improvements

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- The City Council is putting plans in place to make improvements to the city’s flagship park. During the Sept. 13 workshop meeting, Jason Burneyko, an engineer with DW Smith Associates, said the main part of the improvements, which is being dubbed Phase III of Manahassett Creek Park, will…

  • Fitness Walking Group in Long Branch

    Fitness Walking Group in Long Branch

    The City of Long Branch Department of Recreation and Office of Community and Economic Development announce The City of Long Branch Fitness Walking Group at 9 a.m. from Oct. 13 through Dec. 4 at the walking path around Manahassett Creek Park. The Department of Recreation staff will be at the park seven days a week…

  • Acting, playwriting classes offered at new performing arts center

    Acting, playwriting classes offered at new performing arts center

    LONG BRANCH — The New Jersey Repertory Company has announced playwriting and acting classes this fall at the new West End Performing Arts Center, 132 West End Ave. All aspiring writers and actors can take their talents and skills to the next level by taking acting and playwriting courses taught by accredited professionals in their…