Archive for August, 2007

The Question is . . .

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

What was the best thing you did this summer?

Francis Mandracchia, Bradley Beach
Had a lot of fun, a lot of company. Made lots of memories.

5 New Asbury Park Cops

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Five new Asbury Park Police Officers are pictured with Deputy Chief Chris Van Buren (far left) and Chief Mark Kinmon (far right.)

Correction

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

George Macher was one of several members of the Ocean Grove Citizens Patrol who helped honor Jack McDonald, the retired vice president of the organization. Machers name was spelled incorrectly in last weeks edition.

2 Asbury Park Police Officers Train to Ride

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Irene Mottola, who was on the Asbury Park boardwalk with her husband, Gary, of Madison Marquette, Saturday shows her affection for one of Newarks police horses visiting the city.

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Two members of the Asbury Park Police Department are in training with the Newark Police Department to become the first ever mounted units in [...]

Bradley Beach Mayor’s Clam Bake

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Coaster Photo
Kelly Higgins helps Norman Goldfarb to some pasta at the annual Mayors Clam Bake in Bradley Beach Saturday.

Jersey Shore Film Festival Opens in Asbury Park

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

By ED SALVAS
Fans of suspense film master Alfred Hitchcock are in for a treat when the curtain goes up on the second annual Jersey Shore Film Festival beginning this week.
The festival, which runs from now through Sept. 1 will feature an “Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective,” showing a dozen Hitchcock suspense thrillers at the [...]

Interlaken Residents Question Park Improvement Plan

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

By DON STINE
A resolution recently passed by the Interlaken Borough Council to seek a $250,000 matching grant from Monmouth County to make improvements to the borough park, off Bridlemere Avenue, has some residents asking questions.
At a recent meeting, residents questioned who is making the decisions on the matter, what the cost will be to taxpayers [...]

Residents Urge Coast Guard to Stay in Avon

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

By TOM SHORTELL
Coast Guard officials, local authorities and area residents politely but passionately discussed the future of Coast Guard Station Shark River in Avon last week.
The Coast Guard has drawn up plans to seasonalize the station, which would close it from Sept. 30 to the week before Memorial Day.
Capt. Dave Scott, commander of Sector [...]