Archive for August, 2007

22 Arrested at Ocean Drinking Party

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Twenty-two teens between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested at an underage drinking party Saturday night in Ocean Township.
Police said it was one of the largest parties of underage drinking in the township.

Ready to Sail

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Coaster Photo by Jack Kearns
Sean and Ryan Anderson, of Avon, checked the oars on the sloop at the Clearwater Festival held over the weekend in Sunset Park, Asbury Park. The festival is held each year in the city.

Homeless Shelter Grand Opening

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, Asbury Parks only homeless shelter, is holding a grand opening celebration Sat., Aug. 25, even though it is only operating with a temporary certificate of occupancy.
The location of the shelter, which also includes a thrift shop, has been the subject of controversy since it came before the [...]

Backyard Trash Pickup to End in Ocean

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

By DON STINE
Ocean Township residents will have to start hauling their garbage to the curb in specially-designed, 95-gallon containers next year to make collection easier and safer for municipal sanitation employees.

The containers allow the truck to directly pick up the garbage without the aid of workers other than the truck driver. Currently employees haul [...]

Neptune Authorizes Funds For Ocean Grove North End Plan

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

By ANDREW CANGIANO
Neptune officials have set aside funds for the townships planner to coordinate future community visioning sessions and prepare a final draft of the Ocean Grove North End redevelopment.
The Township Committee passed a resolution at its recent meeting to allocate up to $6,850 for T&M Associates to finalize the draft plan and conduct three [...]

10th Annual Bradley Beach 5k Draws Record Turnout

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Photos Courtesy of Bob Both
A record 684 participants competed in the Bradley Beach 5k held last Saturday in the borough.

By JIM ROBBINS
The tenth annual Bradley Beach 5K Run was the host event for 684 (record number) road racers on a clear, cool and windy Saturday morning on August 18.

Neptune Parents Protest Elimination of Guards

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Parents at elementary schools in Neptune Township are voicing concerns about the elimination of safety officers at the schools for the coming year.
Earlier this year Summerfield School PTO President Loretta Eichenour presented the Board of Education with letters signed by 250 of the schools families asking for the board to reconsider the [...]

People Page

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Neptune Celebrates National Night Out
Coaster Photo
Enjoying National Night Out activities in Neptune were Colleen Paladino, Anthony Brown, 3; Brandon Brown, 10; David Ferguson, 2, and Margaret Callahan the baby, all of Tinton Falls.