New Gretna News

- On June 13, the following individuals were arrested: James B. Montgomery Jr., 35, of Little Egg Harbor by Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant; and Shawn M. Dahms, 23, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolman Thomas McAnney on a contempt of court warrant. - William S. Sharp, 20, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested June 14 by Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant. - Maurice B. Wallace Jr., 33, of West Berlin was arrested June 16 by Patrolman W. Hernandez on a contempt of court warrant. - On June 17, the following individuals were arrested: Victor P. Bukula, 43, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolman D. Graczyk on a contempt of court warrant; and Bradley H. Matthews II, 24, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolman Wayne Walker on a contempt of court warrant. - On June 18, the following individuals were arrested: Gary Kaufer, 45, of New Gretna by Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant; Kellyann Ackerly, 29, of Little Egg Harbor by Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant; and Joseph J. Gandy, 21, of Little Egg Harbor Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant. - Steven Aguilar, 20, of New Gretna was arrested June 20 and charged with robbery and terroristic threats stemming from an incident at the Pine Cone Ice Cream shop located on Route 9 in Little Egg Harbor Township. At approximately 4:45 p.m. Aguilar allegedly demanded free ice cream, and when he was denied the demand, became irate and threw items at the employees. According to police reports, Aguilar then grabbed one of the employees by the neck and sweatshirt and threatened to strangle her. The employees then contacted police who located Aguilar in the area and placed him under arrest. Aguilar was taken to Little Egg Harbor police headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Jail in lieu of $75,000 bail with no 10 percent option. Bail was set by Ocean County Superior Court Judge B. Villano. The arrest in the case was made by Patrolman Wilfredo Hernandez, assisted by Cpl. Thomas Maino and Detective Steve Mancine. No court date for Aguilar has been set. - On June 20, the following individuals were arrested: Anthony M. Laudati, 25, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolman W. Sanford on a contempt of court warrant; and Michael A. Pennock, 18, of Little Egg Harbor by Detective S. Bogart on a contempt of court warrant. - On June 21, the following individuals were arrested: Nicolette L. Rocco, 24, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolman W. Hernandez; and Lisa M. Ramirez, 35, of Little Egg Harbor by Patrolwoman Kristen Story. - Jessy Phifer, 27, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested June 22 by Special Officer G. Meoni on a contempt of court warrant. - Kenneth J. Magers, 40, of Toms River was arrested June 23 by Cpl. F. Kleshick on a contempt of court warrant. - Christopher Nelligan, 19, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested June 24 by Special Officer J. Falkiewicz on a contempt of court warrant. - James Applegate, 41, of Tuckerton was arrested June 24 on a contempt of court warrant from Cranford. He was released after posting bail. Patrolman Robert Grant was the arresting officer. - Valerie Santiago, 24, of Absecon was arrested June 25 and charged with providing false information to a police officer and several motor vehicle violations. Patrolman John Sanzari was the arresting officer. He was assisted by Staff Sgt. Christopher Anderson. - Timothy M. Smallwood, 20, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested June 28 on a contempt of court warrant from Tuckerton. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of bail. Patrolwoman Toni Carbone was the arresting officer.

A concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on July 4 at the township dock on East Bay Avenue.

Laura A. Sytsma, 40, of Tuckerton was arrested May 24 and charged with burglary, possession of stolen property and criminal trespass.

Rich Bethea of New Gretna and member of the American Legion post 493 Honor Guard stands at attention during Memorial Day ceremony held at the Pulaski Monument in Little Egg Harbor.

The Dangerously deteriorated road conditions on Stage Road in Bass River Township continue to get worse with every rainfall or temperature change, and there still is no help in sight.

STAFFORD - Jean Hibbs said she could not help but feel uplifted. Hibbs was one of the hundreds to attend this year's Jesus Fest at Manahawkin Lake Park on Saturday.

“The opponents ran a good campaign and beat us. In New Jersey taxes are the issue and our opponents had a good plan for combating them.”

Five newcomers were elected in non-partisan municipal elections in four Burlington County municipalities on Tuesday. via CourierPostOnline

To 'Support Our Heroes,' the Fort Monmouth Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army will hold a military ball 6 p.m. May 17 at Gibbs Hall at Fort Monmouth. via Asbury Park Press Online

I have been waiting for a refund of about $1,080 from a hospital since March. My insurance company denied payment and an appeal, so I paid the balance due. via Press of Atlantic City

“Municipal wages and benefits are the most expensive thing for a municipality.”

By LAVINIA DeCASTRO and CAROL COMEGNO * Courier-Post Staff * May 6, 2008 Voters in four Burlington County towns will soon head back to the polls. via CourierPostOnline

Norman G. Mathis Sr., 93, of Ocean City, passed away Friday, April 18 at The Shores at Wesley Manor, Ocean City. via Asbury Park Press Online

“We don't outsource any of these parts.”

In 1964, Bob and Bill Healey bought Peterson-Viking Builders, a small, struggling manufacturer of 37-foot, wooden sport fishing boats in New Gretna, a section of this township at the eastern tip of ... via CourierPostOnline

“The committee will continue to do its level best to ensure that there is a parade and a fireworks display this year”

The Borough Council turned down an inquiry Monday from the Pinelands July Fourth Celebration Committee, which asked if the borough code would permit the council to insure the event under the Joint Insurance ... via Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon

Models of yachts are used in tank tests at the Viking Yacht facility in New Gretna. via CourierPostOnline

“Everyone had their eyes on getting the job done. Egos went out the window and everyone was proactive and helpful.”

When completed, more than more than 100 acres will be burned in the area of the recreation fields on Route 539, as well as in the area of a former landfill along Stafford Forge Road, which is the proposed site ... via Press of Atlantic City

A call was made to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department at 5:55 p.m. Feb. 24 reporting a possibly intoxicated driver operating his vehicle along with his two children in the vehicle. via Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon

“We ran out of pavement early on. There are no guard rails and you feel as if you cannot go any higher up, but you do. We finally arrived at our hotel. It was small, only 20 rooms, but it was clean and on level ground.”

It's been nearly 13 years since the Ocean County chapter of Habitat For Humanity was founded and in those years, its volunteers have made the dreams of many deserving area families come true. via Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon

At last the way appeared clear to build a new lifesaving station north of the Berkeley Arms in Sea Side to replace the old Toms River station. via Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon

“Chef Michael Creevy has generously agreed to host us for the third year in a row”

LITTLE EGG HARBOR - The annual spaghetti dinner to benefit the Tuckerton area July 4 fireworks and parade is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Feb. via Asbury Park Press Online

A really nice 40th birthday gift or fabulous trip to Jamaica? For Patty Colon, of Egg Harbor City, it was no big decision. via Press of Atlantic City