Owners want right to develop properties       In 1996 no one disputed the redevelopment plan adopted by the city of Long Branch because all interested parties who were, and who remain, were told and assured privately that they would have the opportunity to participate. Many of us looked at visual aids professionally prepared that ... More ... Readers urged to 'make the safety net strong'       Kudos to Greg Bean for his insight regarding hunger in America in a recent column. As the director of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, I am always grateful to anyone who opens the door of hunger awareness a bit further and asks others to help those who suffer from the effects of h... More ... Bipartisan effort needed to save Takanassee Beach Club       The potential loss of yet another priceless historic coastal site in Monmouth County has received much attention in the news recently. Takanassee Beach Club has benefited the citizens of Long Branch and the county for generations. It is an historic icon of the old Jersey Shore. Of this ther... More ...