Category: Atlanticville News
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LBHA in turmoil on hiring new director Commissioners at odds over terms of contract for next leader
Staff Writer By carolyn o LBHA in turmoil on hiring new director Commissioners at odds over terms of contract for next leader LONG BRANCH — Miscommunica-tion over hiring a new director for the city’s housing authority has created a rift on the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Michael Winnick, who at the time of the decision…
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Against national trend, area shops report growth Most retailers saw plenty of shoppers during holiday
and Sherry conohanStaff Writers By CAROLYN O Against national trend, area shops report growth Most retailers saw plenty of shoppers during holiday and Sherry conohan Staff Writers Chris Kelly Rite Aid employee Shatika Wallace reorganizes the vast magazine rack at the store, located on Third and Morris avenues in Long Branch. Despite a slowing economy…
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Doubletakes on the rise in Monmouth Beach Four sets of twins born in borough in a span of 11 months
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Doubletakes on the rise in Monmouth Beach Four sets of twins born in borough in a span of 11 months Chris Kelly Above, Monmouth Beach’s Sarah Lucia (l), 15 months, plays with Emily Guida, 11 months, recently at a neighbor’s house. Both are members of four sets of twins to…
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Pop goes Scene 23 Beating all odds, Red Bank Regional grad chosen for ‘Pop Stars 2’
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle Pop goes Scene 23 Beating all odds, Red Bank Regional grad chosen for ‘Pop Stars 2’ Laurie Gidosh She is, almost certainly, the least likely of pop stars. Laurie Gidosh, 20, who lives with her family in Hazlet, was not a precocious child always jumping up to perform whenever she…
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Firemen questioning LBFD Fund Drive’s financial reporting Council informed about complaint to be filed with state
Staff Writer By carolyn o Firemen questioning LBFD Fund Drive’s financial reporting Council informed about complaint to be filed with state The manner in which the Long Branch Fire Department Fund Drive Association conducts its business is being called into question by the people it is meant to support. At last week’s City Council meeting,…
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Chris Kelly Monmouth Beach’s Jennifer Guida plays with her 11-month-old twins, Abigail and Emily, at a friend’s house. The two are one of four sets of twins in the borough. For the story, see page 3.
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Preliminary budget will have funds for all-day kindergarten Half-day sessions may be offered as an option
Staff Writer By sherry conohan Preliminary budget will have funds for all-day kindergarten Half-day sessions may be offered as an option Eatontown could have all-day kindergarten in September. Schools Superintendent Robert J. Soprano told the Board of Education at its Dec. 17 meeting that he would include money for the staff necessary to support an…
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Reisner sworn in as judge
Staff Writer By sherry conohan FARRAH MAFFAI Ronald L. Reisner’s wife Chris smiles with pride as her husband is sworn in as a Superior Court judge by Superior Court Judge Clarkson Fisher Jr. at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold on Dec. 21. FREEHOLD — With the son of his mentor administering the oath, Ronald…
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School seen as catalyst for change District, city cooperate on effort to redevelop Lower Broadway
School seen as catalyst for change District, city cooperate on effort to redevelop Lower Broadway Without the lure of the ocean, Long Branch officials are taking a different approach to redevelopment on Lower Broadway. While the city sought private developers to drive the revitalization of the beachfront, the plan for the city’s oldest business district…
