Category: Atlanticville News
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Zoners deny variances for Bruno property
West Long Branch soldnarrow strip on Cooper Avenue in 1999 for $12,500 By sherry conohanStaff Writer West Long Branch sold narrow strip on Cooper Avenue in 1999 for $12,500 By sherry conohan Staff Writer The two-year saga of Anthony Bruno’s application to build a house on a long, narrow lot on Cooper Avenue, West Long…
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CHRIS KELLY Anasia Blumford gets into the spirit of the event by creating some artwork during the All Nations Festival in Long Branch on Saturday.
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Missing swimmer turns up in NYC
Tinton Falls man was takento Bellevue after being found by police By carolyn o Tinton Falls man was taken to Bellevue after being found by police By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer The swimmer reported missing off of the Morris Avenue beach in Long Branch was found in New York City. Derek Nicholson, 30, of Tinton…
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Problems at theater get attention from council
By sherry conohanStaff WriterMeeting with Loews, mall officials By sherry conohan Staff Writer Meeting with Loews, mall officials held to address safety issues EATONTOWN — Without saying exactly what will be done, borough officials said they are taking steps to prevent another melee at the Loews Cineplex Theatre at Monmouth Mall as occurred two weeks…
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Suspect in break-in, burglary of car sought
Police witnessed crime while staking out parking lot at Paddock Plaza By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Police are looking for a Long Branch man in connection with an automobile break-in at Paddock Plaza, Route 36. Rafael Alvarez, 42, of Ludlow Street in Long Branch faces theft, resisting…
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New pumper truck OK’d for city firefighters
Committee of ex-fire chiefs now serves as advisory body to City Council By carolyn o By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has approved funding to buy one of two new trucks sought by the fire department. The money, $310,000, is included in a $1,755,000 capital improvement bond that also will…
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House approves change in Head Start program
Uncertainty created by vote already creating problemsfor county By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Uncertainty created by vote already creating problems for county’s operation By sandi carpello Staff Writer For the Head Start program, it could be the beginning of the end. In a 217-216 vote last week, the U.S. House of Representatives supported proposed legislation that…
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Electrical malfunction causes smoky Forest Street fire
By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — A smoky fire severely damaged a two-story home at 87 Forest Street last week. The fire, reported at 3:22 p.m. on July 21, was discovered by the owner’s daughter when she arrived at the house, according to police. Police said when the…
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Tinton Falls man missing from Long Branch beach
30-year-old last seen entering ocean at Morris Ave. beach By carolyn o 30-year-old last seen entering ocean at Morris Ave. beach By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer After two days of searching, Long Branch police stopped looking for the body of a Tinton Falls man last seen on a city beach. Derek Nicholson, 30, his pregnant…
