Long Branch, Eatontown, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch Earn Clean Community Grants

Long Branch, West Long Branch, Tinton Falls and Eatontown were four of several District 11 towns to earn Clean Community Grant funding, the office of State Sen. Jennifer Beck, R-12, announced Monday.

Long Branch was awarded the most of the four towns with $48,788.11. Tinton Falls was awarded $33,136.75, Eatontown received $20,509.25 and West Long Branch received $11,143.14.

The funding, intended for litter abatement programs, was furnished by the State Department of Environmental Protection. The New Jersey Clean Communities Council endeavors to change attitudes responsible for littering and the irresponsible handling of solid waste, according to a release.

"We are proud of the efforts made by our constituent municipalities and applaud their efforts to keep their towns clean," Beck said in a statement. "A clean town is attractive to potential new residents and businesses."