Category: Atlanticville Calendar
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in brief
‘Vivianna’ auditions slated for Jan. 26 Over the Rainbow Productions at the Eatontown Playhouse, 37-13 Route 35 north, will hold auditions for the musical Vivianna Jan. 26 from 3-6 p.m. at the playhouse. Needed are children, dancers, "go-go" boys, and a male as well as female lead age 25-40. Performances are scheduled for March. For…
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Fishing platform in new plans for Patten Avenue bridge
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan MONMOUTH BEACH — Monmouth County has provided the borough with a set of plans for the proposed new Patten Avenue bridge, and they include a fishing platform. Mayor James P. McConville, who has been doubtful for some time about having a fishing platform, directed Commissioner William C. Barham, point man…
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Police officer, resident injured in accident
LONG BRANCH — A local resident was partially ejected from his car after he was hit by a police vehicle in the West End section of the city. On Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5:22 p.m., Theodore Apple, 50, of West End Avenue failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by Officer Todd…
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Fire company filing complaint with state about Fund Drive Association
LONG BRANCH — One of the city’s fire companies has voted to proceed with a formal complaint to the state regarding the bookkeeping practices of the Long Branch Fire Department Fund Drive Association. A motion to file the complaint was made by Capt. Mark Heerschap of the Elberon Engine Company at a public meeting on…
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~ Notes Around Town ~
Chris Kelly Lisa Parker, a regular at Ron’s West End Pub, sings during open-mic night Saturday. Patrons can sing anything from Billy Joel to Frank Sinatra at the West End Avenue establishment. Robert Faye, the director of the Long Branch Fire Department Fund Drive Association, will be asking for a vote of confidence at the…
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Two bystanders shot during altercation Police say no arrests or warrants yet, but fight was likely not over drugs
Two bystanders shot during altercation Police say no arrests or warrants yet, but fight was likely not over drugs LONG BRANCH — Two men who were part of a crowd that gathered to witness a dispute were shot during the incident. Last Thursday at 10:30 p.m. a dispute between two unidentified men on Central Avenue…
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County Republican Party leader charged with DWI
Staff Writer By carolyn o County Republican Party leader charged with DWI LONG BRANCH — The chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Party is facing charges of driving while intoxicated. William F. Dowd, 58, of Ocean Avenue, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after being stopped for a motor vehicle infraction, according to…
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New gear among city’s fire department purchases
Staff Writer By carolyn o LONG BRANCH — City officials have awarded contracts which will allow the fire department to purchase new protective clothing. The protective clothing or gear includes bunker pants, a jacket, gloves and boots. Each fireman’s gear must be inspected yearly under the guidelines of the Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health…
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CAROLYN O’CONNELL The economy may be in a recession, but the pace of construction work in Long Branch does not seem to have diminished, as this paving project on Broadway makes clear.
