Tag: Long Branch
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Long Branch awards contracts to concession stands
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- Beachgoers will be able to enjoy a hot dog, hamburger and soda this summer as the city has awarded a contract for concession operations. During the Feb. 23 Council meeting, the council awarded a three-yard contract for $33,000 per year to Park Eats, LLC to operate the concession…
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Elks to host Italian buffet March 18
The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host an All-You-Can-Eat Italian Buffet 6-8 p.m. March 18 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. This event is open to the public. The menu will feature meatballs, sausage, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, broccoli gavadeel, spaghetti and peas, stuffed rigatoni, pasta fagioli, bread, salad, coffee and dessert. The cost…
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Townhouse project proposed in Long Branch
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A developer has proposed a four-unit townhouse in Beachfront North on the site of a nearly century-old single-family house. Representatives of Tyler Homes presented plans during the Feb. 23 Workshop meeting for the four-unit development at 78 Ocean Terrace. “Currently there exists a single-family, Cape Cod-style home…
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Another residential proposal in Long Branch
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- In what has become a common occurrence at Long Branch workshop meetings, a developer is proposing a redevelopment project along the beachfront. During the Feb. 23 Workshop meeting, representatives of Blackridge presented plans for a vacant property on 345 Ocean Blvd. in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone. This…
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Long Branch to adjust parking meters in Pier Village
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- The city may change the regulations regarding parking meters in Pier Village after receiving various complaints regarding the two-hour parking limit. Jason Roebuck, director of Public Safety, said during the Feb. 23 Workshop meeting, that due to the complaints, the council should consider changing how Long Branch regulates…
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Long Branch Planners approve mixed-use project
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- Despite concerns over a lack of parking, the Long Branch Planning Board has approved a plan for 12 residential units above two retail units on Brighton Avenue, replacing a mixed-use building that was destroyed by a fire in 2012. During the Feb. 16 meeting, the board approved the…
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Long Branch looks to revise parking ordinance
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH-In an effort to increase the availability of parking on the street, the city may drop some of the parking restrictions throughout the city. Jason Roebuck, director of public safety, said during the Feb. 9 Workshop meeting, that the City Council should consider reducing the number of streets where…
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Long Branch resident named president of medical group
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- Alex Binder has been recently named president of New Jersey Medical Group Management Association (NJMGMA) for 2016 and 2017. Binder, who formerly served as vice president, was elected to the top position during a Oct. 26 election. Binder is vice president of physician services at the Visiting Nurse…
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Elberon Book Club to meet March 2
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Long Branch Free Public Library’s Elberon Book Club will meet and discuss Kate Alcott’s “The Daring Ladies of Lowell” at 6:30 p.m. March 2 at the library’s Elberon Branch at 168 Lincoln Ave., Long Branch. Combining history, mystery and romance, the compelling story captures the spirit of 19th-century…
