CHRIS KELLY staff Susi Jacobs, of Farmingdale, and her therapy dog, P.J., participate in a special program at the Wanamassa Elementary School, Ocean Township, on Jan. 8. More ... New councilman calls for pay-to-play reforms John Schiels: Council awarded contracts without knowing cost BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer       Councilman John Schiels got right to business last week at his first meeting serving on the governing body when he proposed a measure be adopted to enact play-to-play reforms in Eatontown. More ... Proposed sale concerns residents of mobile park Meeting tonight to discuss future of Circle Trailer Court on Rt. 35 BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer       Residents of Circle Trailer Court on Route 35 in Eatontown could be forced to find a new place to call home if the owner of the 3-acre parcel of land decides to sell the lot. More ... Adopt a Pet       Adoption fees: Adult dogs - $100; puppies up to 4 months - $140; adult cats - $60, or two for $90; kittens up to 4 months - $120; purebred adult dogs and cats - $150; purebred puppies and kittens - $180 (All fees include: spay/neuter, ear cleaning, nail clippers, More ... Twp. clerk to step down from post next month       OCEAN TOWNSHIP - After serving as the township clerk for close to three decades, Deborah Smith will be retiring from her post next month. Ocean Township Mayor William Larkin announced at the Jan. 7 council meeting that Smith will be stepping down from her borough position on Feb. 29. More ... City to acquire bus co., home for $2.2 million Public hearing on bond ordinance set for Jan. 22 municipal meeting BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - The City Council introduced a $2.2 million bond ordinance last week to support the acquisition of James Keelen's home and bus company business on Belmont Avenue. Keelen has been part of the anti-eminent domain movement in Long Branch and has been fighting the city to save his prope... More ... Pier Village receives extension for 3rd phase Plans for oceanfront project expected to be complete by July BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - The developer of Pier Village phase three was granted additional time by the City Council to submit plans for the oceanfront private redevelopment project. The City Council voted 4-0 at the Dec. More ... Heliport landing site closes on Atlantic Ave. City seeking to relocate heliport to Oceanport or on hospital roof BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - The heliport landing site on Atlantic Avenue has been shut down, city officials announced last week. The city is actively seeking another location where helicopters can land for emergency uses to transport patients to and from Monmouth Medical Center on Second Avenue. More ... Woman drives car across Ocean Twp. school field       OCEAN TOWNSHIP - A Bayville woman is facing drunken-driving charges after driving across aWayside School field and crashing into a wooded area. Ocean Township police arrested and charged LeeAnn Nastasi, 47, with driving while intoxicated on school property, reckless driving and possessing an ope... More ...