Archive for May, 2006

Ready, Set, Summer

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

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Bradley Beach Public Works Director Richard Bianchi and Borough Councilwoman Lori Marchak-Ortiz were rolling out walkways at the beach this week.

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Southern Monmouth County has been preparing for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and the kick off to the 2006 summer beach season.

New Firm To Lead Retail on Beachfront

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

By ELLEN CARROLL
A Washington D.C. based company will begin restoring some of Asbury Parks historic buildings through a joint venture with the citys master redeveloper, Asbury Partners LLC.

Poppy Time

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

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Veteran Gavin Siciliano of Ocean Township sells a poppy to Janet Surmonte, Ocean Township at the Foodtown of Oakhurst last week. Money from the sales helps veterans in hospitals.

Seat Still Vacant in Neptune

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Committee cannot agree on replacement

By ANDREW CANGIANO
The Neptune Township Committee was unable to agree on a replacement Monday for the seat left vacant on the committee by Fran Paladino who recently resigned.
Mayor Thomas Catley, a Republican, nominated Janet Kortenhaus, also a Republican and the GOP candidate for the seat in November, to fill the open [...]

Allenhurst Keeps Eye On Weather

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

By GARRETT STASSE
Weather forecasters are predicting a busy hurricane season, and Allenhurst officials want residents to be prepared.
Mayor Joseph Coyne noted that the borough is just 16 feet above sea level, and that a 14-foot storm surge could force an evacuation. He urged residents to be prepared and know evacuation routes, information thats available through [...]

In Neptune City: Redevelopment Moves Forward

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Neptune City Mayor Thomas Arnone outlined general plans for the borough’s redevelopment at a special meeting Monday night.
The mayor explained that he and other borough officials attended a meeting with Brownfields Inter-Agency Team (BRIT), which is comprised of 17 representatives from state agencies including environmental, financial and education.

Local Athletes Shine at Shore Conference Meet

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

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Neptune Senior Corey Nelms (center) placed third in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.25 seconds. Nelms won the 110 high hurdles by running a 14.88.

Boys: Nelms, Wright Lead Fliers, Oceans Hitman Wins Javelin

By ANDREW CANGIANO
Despite windy conditions on the track, the top boys in the Shore battled each other in [...]

Neptune Soccer Coach Hangs Up Whistle After 28 Years

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Hogan helped lead Fliers Boys to State Title, Shore Conference Finals

By ANDREW CANGIANO
After more than a quarter century as a member of the coaching staff for Neptune High Schools soccer team, Bob Hogan has decided to call it a career.