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November 26, 2008
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Students step up to make a difference
Winners of 2008 Holiday Hunger Challenge to be announced Dec. 1
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
Students throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties are doing their part this holiday season to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, based in Neptune, has challenged all public and private elementary, intermediate and high school student... More...
Eatontown council and BOE to share services
Borough committee tasked with reducing municipal spending
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The Eatontown Borough Council and Board of Education (BOE) have laid the groundwork for a new joint shared services committee that officials hope will help reduce municipal spending. Formed tentatively during a combined meeting Nov. More...

Teens have 'drive' to promote car safety
Monmouth University hosts 'Keep the Drive' event Nov. 18
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Over 100 teens from throughoutM onmouth County gathered at Monmouth University last week to participate in a driver education summit aimed at encouraging safe driving habits. The "Keep the Drive New Jersey" driver safety summit held at the university's Anacon Hall in West Long Branch on Nov. More...


Activist group seeks to have sand tested
Surfrider Foundation files suit to stall beach replenishment project in Long Branch
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — An environmental group was expected to appear in court last week to block a beach project in Long Branch due to concerns that the sand may be contaminated. The Surfrider Foundation, Jersey Shore Chapter, was scheduled to be in federal court Nov. More...


DOT grants to fund street repair projects
Corzine: projects will create jobs, relieve property taxes

Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced last week the award of $78.75 million in New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) municipal aid grants to fund street improvement, rehabilitation and safety projects in 372 New Jersey towns, including Long Branch, Eatontown, Ocean Township and West Long Branch. More...


State receives funds for fort employees
Program aimed to help workers at the fort find new jobs
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The United States Department of Labor has stepped up its efforts to help employees at Fort Monmouth find new job opportunities through a major grant extension. Gov. Jon S. More...


L.B. Concordance BrewSips event raises $18K

LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) raised nearly $18,000 as its third annual BrewSips fundraiser held Nov. 6 at the Shore Institute of Contemporary Arts (SICA) on Third Avenue. During a colorful night of art and jazz, more than 150 guests enjoyed a tasting of unique beers provi... More...


Chairman of 2 town committees steps down
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After more than 30 years of service, the chairman of the township's Environmental and Shade Tree commissions is stepping down from his posts. Ocean Township resident Dr. Kenneth Lutz publicly announced his retirement from the two commissions at the Township Council's Nov. 1... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Document shredding event Dec. 6
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County Freeholders are sponsoring a paper-shredding event in the township Dec. 6 at the West Park Recreational Center Community Pool parking lot. Those interested in disposing of old documents and confidential files safely can attend the mobile shredding event.... More...
•Navesink Challenge Nov. 30 in Middletown
•Patients sought for PAD research study
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 Letters
•Association thanks veterans
It is fitting that Veterans Day is recognized in November, during the time when Americans focus their hearts and minds on giving thanks. More...
•Commander extends blessings during holiday season
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 Editorials
•To our readers
If you have something to say, The Atlanticville wants to hear from you. Whether it be in response to something you read in The Atlanticville or an issue that concerns you, send us a letter for publication. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. More...
•Marijuana decriminalization poses a clear & present danger
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 Greg Bean's Column
•When Chris Christie leaves, there'll be big shoes to fill
For a while there, you couldn't walk out into the parking lot of nearly any diner or bar in Monmouth County without tripping over the bagmen with sacks of bribe money for local politicians. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser
Dear Greg: As you know, I'm working hard to be a good loser, telling anyone who will listen that Barack Obama will soon be our president, and we must support him. I'm trying to be a lot nicer than your side was to George W. Bush. More...
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 Obituaries
•David McAulay
Mr. McAulay, 78, of Highlands, and formerly Rumson, died Oct. 31, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine from 1951-88, and member of the Master Mates & Pilots Union. Following retirement, he was employed at Interport Pilots, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. He was ... More...
•Mary Notabartolo
•Matthew F. Ferrigno
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 Sports
•Caseys go down to defeat in state final
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Catholic's Jessica Sciscione tries to control a loose ball during the second half of the NJSIAA Non-Public A final game against Immaculate Heart Academy at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, on Nov. 20. Right: Christina Stern (l) and Elle Mahon walk off the f... More...
•Monmouth hoops team off to a rough start
•Born to Run brings runners to Freehold
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