Tag: Long Branch
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Monmouth Medical Center names chief operating officer
LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Medical Center recently announced the addition of Eric Carney to the facility’s leadership team as chief operating officer. In this position, Carney will be responsible for the oversight of all clinical and non-clinical departments at Monmouth Medical Center. He previously served as vice president of operations at Saint Barnabas Medical Center…
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Long Branch to meet with Vine Court residents
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For the second straight City Council meeting, residents of Vine Court expressed concerns for traffic and parking on their street. During the July 12 meeting, several residents requested the city make changes as they claim conditions have worsened. “The mayor is on vacation, and he should be…
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Oceanfest breaks records for crowds
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The 26th annual Oceanfest Fourth of July celebration went off without a hitch. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. estimated more than 200,000 attendees came to the Long Branch beachfront at some point during the 12-hour event that featured bands, food, crafts and a fireworks display. “It…
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Grants will help library patrons gain job search, literacy skills
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is the recipient of two grants that will enable the library to help community members improve their job search and literacy skills. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration recently announced the investment of nearly $1.4 million to provide uniform career guidance and job search assistance services at libraries throughout the…
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Colon Cancer Alliance hosts annual fundraising Undy Run/Walk
On July 16 at 8 a.m., hundreds of Jersey Shore residents will run brave through the city streets wearing boxers and briefs during the family-friendly Undy Run/Walk. Hosted by the Colon Cancer Alliance, this lighthearted event encourages participants to wear silly boxers, briefs or costumes in support of knocking colon cancer out of the top…
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LMxAC Libraries partner with Hoopla Digital
LMxAC announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with Hoopla Digital. Patrons of LMxAC’s member libraries can now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit www.lmxac.org/info/ and select hoopla to…
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Long Branch residents seek more parking on Vine Court
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Residents of Vine Court, a small cul-de-sac off of Ocean Avenue, want the city to reverse the decision to eliminate several parking spaces on the street. During the June 28 City Council meeting, several residents of the street requested the city add more parking to the street,…
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Networking event set for July 28
The Business After Hours Committee of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) will hold EMACC’s Annual Beach Bash at Ocean Place Hotel and Spa, One Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, from 5:30-8 p.m. on July 28. The cost is $50 for EMACC members and member guests, $60 for others, and includes BBQ, one comp…
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EMACC slates July 28 networking event in Long Branch
The Business After Hours Committee of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) will hold its annual Beach Bash from 5:30-8 p.m. July 28, rain or shine, at Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. Enjoy the music of Jersey favorite Bruce Foster, dive into a full summer beach barbecue and…
