Condemnation panel appointed for L.B. home Judge: City does not have to move forward on taking of home BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      Astate Superior Court judge has appointed a panel of three commissioners to determine the amount of just compensation Long Branch must pay for a home in one of the city's redevelopment zones. More ... Li'l Musketeer      Musketeer Bailey Ferrugio, 5, Eatontown, cuts a dashing figure as he marches in Eatontown's annual Halloween Parade Oct. 21. More ... Historic group could halt bridge replacement DEP head to consider keeping current drawbridge in place BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      SEA BRIGHT - If a large group of historic preservationists get their way, the existing Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge might not be coming down. More ...      Minh and Connor Dovan, 9, clean debris from the shoreline in Monmouth Beach during Clean Ocean Action's 21st annual statewide Fall Beach Sweeps Oct. 21. More ... Judge upholds zoners' vote on Monmouth U center Council, neighbors sought to overturn board's approval of expansion BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      WEST LONG BRANCH - The borough Zoning Board of Adjustment's approval of Monmouth University's plan to construct more facilities on its campus stands, thanks to a ruling by a state Superior Court judge. More ... Hearing for activist is scheduled for today Wall resident arrested Sept. 26 outside fort reuse meeting BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      EATONTOWN- Environmental and peace activist Tom Mahedy was expected to appear before a municipal court judge at 9 a.m. today to face charges of disorderly conduct in relation to his actions at the Sept. 26 meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA). More ... Five options for new Rte. 520 bridge Engineer: County will try to avoid use of eminent domain BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      SEA BRIGHT - The proposed replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge could result in taking some private property on both sides of the Route 520 span, according to a county official. More ... Coastal towns team up on flood-warning system Shrewsbury, Navesink river towns apply for federal grant BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      Long Branch and Monmouth Beach are among nine coastal towns that have joined forces on a shared service program that would reduce flood damage throughout their communities. More ...      A solitary reminder of the summer season sits on the beach in Monmouth Beach. More ... Fort panel agrees to look at veterans' services New subcommittee to deal with vets hospital and interests BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      EATONTOWN - A subcommittee dedicated solely to the interests of military veterans will soon be formed by the panel overseeing future uses of Fort Monmouth. More ... Eatontown mayor seeks new town hall at fort Tarantolo has sights on CECOM bldg. for new boro hall BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      EATONTOWN - Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo believes he has found an ideal location for a newer, larger town hall. More ... Broadway Center plan recognized by county BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      LONG BRANCH - The City of Long Branch and the developer of the Broadway Arts Center redevelopment zone were to be recognized Wednesday with the 2006 Monmouth County Planning Merit Award. More ... Foundation awards grants      Students across Ocean and Monmouth counties will see upgrades to their school libraries and media centers. OceanFirst Foundation has awarded $330,000 in grants and gift certificates as part of its second annual Library/Media Center Enhancement Grant Program. Recipients were announced at a reception More ... Condo group endorses Unger      LONG BRANCH - The Long Branch Coalition of Condominium Associations (LBCCA) announced its endorsement of City Council candidate Brian Unger in the Nov. 7 municipal election. More ... First aiders: We forgot to get a building permit Squad apologizes for flap over building permit      WEST LONG BRANCH - It wasn't because they deliberately broke the law or received special treatment that the borough's first aid squad began renovating the basement of its headquarters without all the legal documents. More ... Court grants extension in appeal of Hook lawsuit Plaintiffs in suit have retained new counsel BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent      Plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to block a commercial development at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook have been given additional time to mount legal opposition to the plan. More ... Hearings on housing plans to be held today      FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Community Development Program was scheduled to hold a public meeting today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hall of Records Annex on East Main Street in Freehold. More ... Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey      EAST BRUNSWICK - You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More ... Guide to state parks, historic sites available      Partnering with the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson announced the launch of the Passport to Adventure - a free guide to New Jersey's state parks, forests and historic sites. More ... In the Service      Air Force Airman Richmond Yeboah has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During training, he studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle More ... On Campus      The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, announced the following local students who received degrees at the summer 2006 commencement exercises: More ... Costumes on parade      Right, Eric Pietz, 4, Eatontown, holds up his costume award ribbon at Eatontown's annual Halloween Parade Oct. 21. Below, parade participants line up for the judging. More ... Postal worker reports shooters      OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Two teenagers were arrested recently in Ocean Township and charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes. More ...