Category: Atlanticville News
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No ifs, ands, or buts—end of line for tiki huts Council also considering ban on sailboats and personal watercrafts
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan No ifs, ands, or buts—end of line for tiki huts Council also considering ban on sailboats and personal watercrafts FARRAH MAFFAI Required to be gone by Monday, Andrew Mencinsky’s hut is already being stripped down. At right, Mencinsky stands inside the tiki hut he built three years ago. SEA BRIGHT…
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Assault, burglary charges filed in attack on officer Cops say city man jumped officer after being stopped for vehicle infraction
Staff Writer By carolyn o Assault, burglary charges filed in attack on officer Cops say city man jumped officer after being stopped for vehicle infraction LONG BRANCH — Rasheen McLeod, wanted for assaulting an officer, later turned himself in after eluding police in the aftermath of the incident. McLeod, 24, of Vanderveer Place, was observed…
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Gas station robbed at gunpoint
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan WEST LONG BRANCH — An armed robber made off with "several hundred dollars" from a holdup at the Mobil gas station on Route 36 at Broadway/Eatontown Boulevard, police said. Capt. Michael Hanaway said the robbery occurred at 3:35 a.m. July 3, when a black male entered the gas station and…
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History pays a visit to borough school board
Correspondent by Sandi Carpello History pays a visit to borough school board West Long Branch — At the final Board of Education meeting during the school year, many famous faces from history honored the board with their presence. Seven third- and fourth-grade students from the Frank Antonides Gifted and Talented Program were selected to present…
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Creating an environment for academic growth
Correspondent by Robert De Gennaro Young trees and young minds are growing at the same time at Ocean Township Intermediate School. Teachers and students are developing a schoolyard habitat on the southwest corner of the school that will include trees, plants, and animals in a real food habitat. "It’s going to be a hands-on science…
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Howard Commons planning grant money comes through Boro will use $50,000 to pay Philadelphia consultant creating plan
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Howard Commons planning grant money comes through Boro will use $50,000 to pay Philadelphia consultant creating plan EATONTOWN — The borough now has a promise from state Commissioner of Community Affairs Susan Bass Levin that the long-anticipated for $50,000 "smart growth" grant to finance the bulk of the planning for…
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High heat unwelcome participant in Oceanfest July Fourth’s soaring temperatures reduced crowd at annual event
Staff Writer By carolyn o High heat unwelcome participant in Oceanfest July Fourth’s soaring temperatures reduced crowd at annual event Chris Kelly Above, a crowd sets up in front of the stage where “The Cast” from Beatlemania, a Beatles cover band, performed at Oceanfest in Long Branch on July Fourth. At left, Long Branch’s Sam…
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City’s youth programs ready to take next step PAL leaders hope to find a building to suit growing programs
Staff Writer By CAROLYN O City’s youth programs ready to take next step PAL leaders hope to find a building to suit growing programs LONG BRANCH — Big dreams are turning into big plans that are aimed at benefiting the city’s smallest residents. The city’s Police Athletic League, which already is heavily involved in the…
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Boro school remains a safe place for safe Board decides against disposing of artifact from district’s early days
Correspondent By Robert degennaro Boro school remains a safe place for safe Board decides against disposing of artifact from district’s early days MONMOUTH BEACH — What do you do with an antique safe so heavy it takes four men to move, and performs no job more difficult than holding students’ lunch money? If you’re the…
