Oct 19, 2009 | Asbury Park Press
Hundreds unite in Red Bank area in response to poverty
Seven-year-old Aron Wiener knows the importance of the world hunger issue. The Loch Arbour youth could not walk in Sunday's Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk - his parents were a little under the weather.
New Jersey Tax Crush: More services, higher taxes
John Gunn wanted to be heard. Disenchanted with elected officials here, the retired Bell Labs engineer helped launch a petition drive this summer that netted almost 300 signatures from nearly half of the borough's adults.
Two charged in Loch Arbour beach club burglaries
Police arrested two Ocean County residents who they say broke into private beach clubs in Loch Arbour, then ran from officers who spotted them.
Crushing small towns won't ease property tax burden
In 1776, Americans declared their independence in large part because they objected to being subjected to unfair taxes imposed upon them without representation.
Brooklyn woman, 24, charged with assaulting Ocean Township cops
A 24-year-old Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday afternoon after she allegedly assaulted two police officers who were confronting her about running a pair of stop signs.
Brooklyn woman, 24, charged with assaulting Ocean Township cops
A 24-year-old Brooklyn woman was arrested Monday afternoon after she allegedly assaulted two police officers who were confronting her about running a pair of stop signs.
Petition Falls Short Of Signatures In Village
Not enough signatures were gathered on a petition recently presented to Loch Arbour requesting the village change its form of government from a Board of Trustees to a three-member commission form.
Petition Falls Short Of Signatures In Village
Not enough signatures were gathered on a petition recently presented to Loch Arbour requesting the village change its form of government from a Board of Trustees to a three-member commission form.
Alert residents to local dangers
The Interlaken police chief and mayor have provided a good example of how a few incompetent individuals can hold sway over an entire community and get away with placing their residents at risk.
Alert residents to local dangers
The Interlaken police chief and mayor have provided a good example of how a few incompetent individuals can hold sway over an entire community and get away with placing their residents at risk.
In Loch Arbour Form of Government Change Sought
A petition has been presented to the Loch Arbour clerk requesting the village change its form of government from a Board of Trustees to a three-member commission form.
Enjoy the fresh air and waterfront views as you dine
For waterfront views while dining on decks and patios, try these Shore restaurants that offer outdoor dining.
N.J. court refuses to stop new school funding formula challenged by Loch Arbour
Residents will experience sticker shock when they open their property tax bills next month, after a Superior Court judge refused to stop implementation of the state's new school funding formula in the tiny seaside village.
Judge Reviews Loch Arbour School Tax Increase
Arguments seeking to prevent a large school tax increase for Loch Arbour residents were heard in Superior Court Tuesday and a decision on the matter is expected by July 1. Superior Court Judge Thomas W. Cavanagh Jr.
Loch Arbour residents fight to avoid 400 percent tax hike
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New Jersey Focus: Blogs, Food Co-ops, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
NEW JERSEY FOCUS: Blogs, Food Co-ops, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events Here are some stories of interest: Bon Jovi raises more than $2 million for Corzine ...not a headline I expected, but kind of cool.
Independents file to run in county, local races
A Holmdel resident has filed to run for Monmouth County freeholder as an independent, marking the first time since 2005 that voters will have a choice outside the two major parties for countywide office in the November general election.
Tiny town fears 'ruination' from school funding plan
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Interlaken council accused of violating Open Public Meetings Act
A resident has accused the Borough Council of holding a secret meeting in violation of New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act.