Category: Atlanticville News
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People Who Make a Difference
Delivering what BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference Delivering what’s needed with dignity For more than a decade, food pantry has been able to rely on Greta Butler Delivering what’s needed with dignity For more than a decade, food pantry has been able to rely on Greta Butler MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Greta Butler,…
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Early retirement program fails to make the grade
School officials say implementing program would be far too costly BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Early retirement program fails to make the grade BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer The Ocean Township Board of Education dismissed the Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) on Dec. 16. The ERIP, as it’s known, is a state-run program, created with an…
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Career academies causing concern
Local superintendents worry about financial, brain drain from districts BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer An emotional Leonard G. Schnappauf, superintendent/principal of Shore Regional High School, lambasted the Monmouth County Vocational School District for draining off badly needed money from Shore Regional to the detriment of its students. Schnappauf also faulted the vocational district…
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Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post
In his first full term, Sean Kean has beenchosen for key role BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post In his first full term, Sean Kean has been chosen for key role BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Assemblyman Sean Kean, 40, of Wall Township, was elected to serve as assistant Republican whip…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Monmouth Regional’s Brandon Graves looks to drive through the Lakewood defense during the Falcons loss at the Holiday Jubilee in Neptune on Saturday.
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Talking ATMs help Fleet reach out
Bank initiativesto empower disabledto use its services BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Bank initiatives to empower disabled to use its services BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Janet Calhoun, senior vice president and district manager of the Red Bank Fleet banks, is holding a standard audio headset that has been plugged into an earphone jack in the…
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Eatontown eyeing
Stella farm for parkDispute over wetlandson property has delayed acquisition BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Stella farm for park Dispute over wetlands on property has delayed acquisition BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer A breakthrough has been achieved, clearing the way for Eatontown to acquire the 17-acre Stella Farm at Route 36 and Grant Avenue, according to Mayor Gerald…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Keisalynn Courtney, 3, of Long Branch is to shy too ask Santa what she wants for Christmas and instead stays close to her friend, Rachel Sanborn, a senior at Rumson-Fair Haven High School, at a recent holiday party.
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Residents wait for word of redevelopment’s next step
Developer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Developer’s proposal for three-block area due by Feb. 28 BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer The fate of the next phase of the Beachfront North redevelopment zone remains uncertain. As Long Branch moves forward with the rejuvenation of its coastline, the residents of three streets remain in limbo, wondering if their property will…
