Category: Atlanticville News
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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…
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Arrests made for January shootings on Central Ave.
Arrests made for January shootings on Central Ave. Two city residents shot in January while witnessing altercation By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Police have arrested three individuals and are seeking a fourth believed to be involved in a double shooting. Joseph Jordon, 30, of Asbury Park, also known by his street name…
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Concerns raised about lack of diversity at Hook Groups that were at Fort Hancock no longer able to afford space there
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Concerns raised about lack of diversity at Hook Groups that were at Fort Hancock no longer able to afford space there A plan to redevelop historic Fort Hancock has eliminated a summer leasing program that brought the disadvantaged — and diversity — to Sandy Hook and the entire Jersey Shore,…
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Trash will be first casualty in flood battle Eatontown clearing Husky Brook as first step to address problem
Staff Writer By sherry conohan Trash will be first casualty in flood battle Eatontown clearing Husky Brook as first step to address problem Chris Kelly Litter that has built up over the years in portions of Eatontown’s Husky Creek contributes to flooding in the borough. Garbage and debris clog this drainage pipe under Highway 35…
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No need for new liquor license ordinance in L.B.
No need for new liquor license ordinance in L.B. Check of city records shows city passed a similar law in 1995 By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer A seven-year-old ordinance recently found buried in paper archives will accomplish the lifting of liquor license restrictions in the Long Branch redevelopment zones. Last month the mayor and council…
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Meeting community health needs VNA of Central Jersey has seen its mission evolve over the years
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Meeting community health needs VNA of Central Jersey has seen its mission evolve over the years VERONICA YANKOWSKI Ruth DePaul, East Brunswick, has her blood pressure taken by Susan Hone, a registered nurse with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey. At its inception 90 years ago, the organization…
