Category: Atlanticville News
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For the love of words and Ireland Business born of owner’s interest in the work and land of her ancestors
Staff Writer By john burton For the love of words and Ireland Business born of owner’s interest in the work and land of her ancestors Janet McGrane Being Irish is more than watching a production of Riverdance or reading Frank McCourt’s best-selling memoir Angela’s Ashes. "There’s authentic Irish and there’s shamrock Irish," said Janet McGrane,…
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Monmouth Road condo plan before zoners Submitted 24-unit plan does not include stairs for three-story building
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Monmouth Road condo plan before zoners Submitted 24-unit plan does not include stairs for three-story building WEST LONG BRANCH — A 24-unit, three-story condominium geared to young professionals and empty nesters has been proposed for a site on Monmouth Road north of Squire’s Court. Plans for the Orchard Hollow condominiums,…
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Candidate named to seat on Board of Education Mark Kramer has been appointed to fill the seat he is running for in April
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Candidate named to seat on Board of Education Mark Kramer has been appointed to fill the seat he is running for in April EATONTOWN — A desire to make sure his two young children have good schools to attend, drove Mark Kramer to seek a seat on the Board of…
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University, neighbors to discuss farm plans School also has meeting set with borough officials on plans for property
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan University, neighbors to discuss farm plans School also has meeting set with borough officials on plans for property WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University officials will meet with members of a neighborhood coalition opposed to the school’s plan to build a parking lot on a former farm it purchased on…
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New post created to oversee boro buildings Council plans to fill spot with boro’s part-time fire official
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan New post created to oversee boro buildings Council plans to fill spot with boro’s part-time fire official EATONTOWN — The Borough Council plans to establish a new part-time position of superintendent of buildings and grounds. The council introduced an ordinance at its meeting Feb. 27 creating the post on a…
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Sending districts tackle coordination woes Shore Regional superintendent favors a curriculum coordinator
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Sending districts tackle coordination woes Shore Regional superintendent favors a curriculum coordinator WEST LONG BRANCH — The parent was upset. She told the borough Board of Education her children and others had a difficult time transitioning into the Spanish program at Shore Regional High School as freshmen. The problem, she…
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Howard Commons plan expected by June 21 GSA had set March 15 deadline that mayor says will be extended
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Howard Commons plan expected by June 21 GSA had set March 15 deadline that mayor says will be extended EATONTOWN — The borough expects to have its plan for development of Howard Commons, a housing complex at Fort Monmouth that’s being turned over to the private sector, ready by June…
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Higher salaries nearly half of budget increase Municipal-use tax rate remains steady despite larger spending plan
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Higher salaries nearly half of budget increase Municipal-use tax rate remains steady despite larger spending plan EATONTOWN — A proposed budget of approximately $16.3 million that will keep the tax rate for municipal purposes at 81.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, the same as last year, has been officially…
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Tax bite to be a little bigger in borough Health insurance costs for borough employees rise dramatically
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Tax bite to be a little bigger in borough Health insurance costs for borough employees rise dramatically MONMOUTH BEACH — The tax rate for the municipal budget will rise 1.7 cents, or less than 2.5 percent, to 71.9 cents per $100 assessed valuation under the 2002 spending plan proposed by…
