Tag: Long Branch
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Habitat for Humanity revitalizing Long Branch neighborhoods
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is not only building homes for families in need, but has begun a pursuit to transform entire neighborhoods. Laura Lella-Smith, director of operations for the Monmouth County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, said during the City Council’s May 24 Workshop meeting…
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Local mom hopes to help others with walk
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN- A young mother is hoping to raise money and inspire new mothers to get help when they need it. Jessica Montalto is hoping several other mothers suffering from Postpartum Depression (PPD) join Postpartum Progress Climb Out of the Darkness Walk on June 18 at Thompson Park in Middletown. Montalto,…
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Man dies near Elberon station
LONG BRANCH — A Toms River man was pronounced dead shortly after being struck by a New Jersey Transit train on June 11. Thomas Gordon, 26, was struck by a North Jersey Coast Line train shortly after 11 o’clock on Saturday night. “The reasoning of what happened is still under investigation,” NJ Transit Senior Public…
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Summer Solstice celebration set for June 18 in Long Branch
Waterspirit’s Summer Solstice celebration will be held from 1-4 p.m. June 18 at Stella Maris, 981 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The event brings families together for an afternoon outdoors to be grateful for the energy and warmth of the sun and for the gift of water. The afternoon will begin with a prayer of gratitude…
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Library announces community service collection for June
To celebrate the 100th year serving the Long Branch community, the Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, will be collecting “100 things” each month to donate to various community organizations. During June, toys will be collected for Operation Sleighbells, the signature program of Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County. Family and…
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Long Branch mayor sees progress with Broadway developers
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- The redevelopment of lower Broadway may see some progress as Mayor Adam Schneider is hopeful the developers are close to becoming current on back taxes, which would allow the city to begin working on a suitable plan. Schneider said last week that he is hopeful that Diversified Realty…
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Local leaders honored at anniversary dinner
LONG BRANCH — Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, Deputy Director Serena DiMaso and the county’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) recently honored six leaders in workforce and community development at the WDB’s 25th Anniversary Partnership Awards Dinner held at McLoone’s Pier House. Proceeds from the April 20 dinner supported the WDB’s Scholarship Fund, which…
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Library announces new Homebound Services
The Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, will be launching services to homebound residents of the city. The Homebound Library Service program helps fulfill the library’s mission by offering services to residents who are homebound due to illness, disability, or age and are physically unable to visit the library. Residents will be…
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The state of the shore is strong
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer ASBURY PARK- Officials are expected big crowds, clean water and wide beaches as summer approaches. Bob Martin, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said during a May 26 press conference that the Jersey Shore is ready for the 2016 beach season. “The state of the shore…
