'The Wall That Heals'      CHRIS KELLY staff Despite heavy rain, Jim Palumbo, Oceanport, paid a visit July 29 to "The Wall That Heals," a traveling half-scale replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial, displayed along the Long Branch beachfront last week. Story, page 10. More ... Oceanfront resort plans unveiled Developer will kick in $20M for Millennium Pier BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       Long Branch will get $20 million for the construction of a multimillion- dollar pier as part of an agreement with the developers of an expansive resort hotel zone along the Long Branch oceanfront. The cash payment will go toward the estimated $55 million Millennium Pier to be built ... More ... Notes       The Shore Regional girls soccer team will play an alumni game Aug. 8 at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch. Coach Migliorisi is seeking former team members to field an alumni team. His contact is coachmiggs@optonline.net. More ... Local churches unite to provide 'Buckets of Love' Two congregations collect flood cleanup supplies BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - The borough's Independence Day celebration this year presented a fundraising opportunity for a pair of Red Bank churches that are collaborating to help flood victims. Church members raised $125 to kick off a joint outreach program called Buckets of Love. The congregatio... More ... DEP revising rule on public access to waterfront Proposed regulations would govern private, public properties BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent       Public fallout continues over new rules proposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate public access to New Jersey's waterfront. The new Public Trust Rights Rule will apply to both commercial and residential properties along the Raritan and Sandy Hoo... More ... All's fair in summer fun      Madison Andrews, 5, (above) of Ocean Township sports a smile after walking through the "Monkey Maze," while a youngster (top right) goes for a spin on an amusement ride during the Monmouth County Fair held at the East Freehold Park showgrounds, Freehold Township, on July 26. A youngster (right) trie... More ...      ERIC SUCAR staff Patrice Case, 10, of Ocean Township, portrays Mrs. Peacock during an interactive game of Clue held at the Ocean Township Library July 25. More ... Global-warming theme for annual festival Aug. 18       The 32nd annual Clearwater Festival, New Jersey's oldest and largest eco-festival, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. The theme of this year's event, which is presented by Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater, is "Global Warming - You'd ... More ... Critics call for independent inquiry into fort lease       Advocates for an unspoiled Sandy Hook want an independent investigation into a lease agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and a developer, not one conducted by the federal government. More ... In the Service       Navy Ensign Dennis A. Dunbar, son of Maureen and Chris Tedesco of Eatontown, has completed the four-year officer development program at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Academy graduates receive a bachelor of science degree upon completion of the four-year training. Dunbar is a 2000 gr... More ... Long Branch drops plan to reopen roadway Schneider: Public will have input in redesign of Ocean Avenue BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       After weeks of protest by Long Branch residents opposed to the reopening of sections of Ocean Avenue, the city announced last week that it has withdrawn its plans to open the roadway to vehicular traffic. More ... Former K. Hov official hired as mayor's aide BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - A former official of developer K. Hovnanian Homes was hired last week as an aide to Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider. Jeffrey A. Nadell was appointed by Schneider on July 24 to fill the recently vacated position, according to a press release from Schneider's office. Nad... More ... 'Coaching Invitational' slated for Aug. 24-26       The Monmouth Conservation Foundation will sponsor the "Monmouth Coaching Invitational" Aug. 24-26 in the Rumson and Navesink areas, with final events at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. More ... Long Branch, developer swap Pier Village parcels Land will be used to continue bike, pedestrian paths BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - The City Council introduced a measure last week that will free up property in the Pier Village redevelopment zone for a recreational pathway along Ocean Boulevard. At the July 24 municipal meeting, council introduced ordinance 29-07 to authorize a land swap between t... More ... 'Wall That Heals' visits city       LONG BRANCH - The city was the host town for the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial, "The Wall That Heals," last week. The replica wall arrived in the city July 25 and was displayed at the Great Lawn on the oceanfront and open to the public last weekend. More ... Sentencing set for Zambranos in the fall BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       Former members of the Long Branch and West Long Branch governing bodies are scheduled to be sentenced in the fall after pleading guilty to accepting bribes while in office. Former West Long Branch Mayor Paul Zambrano is scheduled to appear before the United States District Court for t... More ... Wellness Community receives $30K       The Wellness Community has received a generous gift that will benefit Monmouth and Ocean County residents who are living with cancer. The Freed Foundation of Washington, D.C., has donated $30,000 to The Wellness Community - The Diney Goldsmith Center in Eatontown. More ...