Corzine sees protecting Sandy Hook as priority
Staff Writer
By Sherry conohan
     LONG BRANCH — Given his druthers, Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., would like to see Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook remain as it is without the planned development that will bring in businesses, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants and pubs.
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County planners seeking
answers on fort project
Board concerned with
habitat destruction, traffic related to proposal
     The Monmouth County Planning Board has called for a traffic impact analysis and other environmental impact studies before the National Park Service goes ahead with plans for the proposed redevelopment of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook.
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Council candidates also focus on redevelopment
Staff Writer
By carolyn o’connell
     LONG BRANCH — As in the mayoral race, redevelopment was the dominant topic for those seeking seats on the City Council.
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~ Notes Around Town ~
     Don Epstein, the developer of four houses in Ocean Township, has requested a review of a ruling directing it to construct a concrete sidewalk along the northeast corner of Deal Road and Whale Pond Road. The developer said he was excused from doing so by the Planning Board. According to City Manager ...
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Word on the Street
     How should the Catholic Church deal with the current scandals involving priests?
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Keeping time with the rhythm of the city
Oceans of Rhythm festival returns to deliver message
of peace for ninth year
Staff Writer
By gloria stravelli
     The young time travelers see discord everywhere. At school, students are engaged in petty arguments; at the park, adults are disagreeing, groups of teens are fighting and even the elders are having heated debates.
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