Category: Atlanticville News
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Pittsburgh man tapped as new LBHA director Five-year contract offered to lure administrator
Pittsburgh man tapped as new LBHA director Five-year contract offered to lure administrator The Long Branch Housing Authority’s search for a new executive director may be over. After an eight-month search, the authority has reportedly offered Ernest Miller of Pittsburgh a five-year contract at an annual salary of $100,000. The deal for Miller is a…
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Christmas arrives early for families, seniors Generosity of businesses, individuals has been greater this year
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Christmas arrives early for families, seniors Generosity of businesses, individuals has been greater this year GLORIA STRAVELLI Donna Madden (l-r), South Jersey district manager for Old Navy; Kathy Maude, public relations director for Family and Children’s Service, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township; and Liz O’Shea, manager of the Old Navy…
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Vetter School students show their true colors Flag blanket knitted
is presented to sailorsBy SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer by 30 schoolchildren Vetter School students show their true colors Flag blanket knitted is presented to sailors By SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer Chris Kelly Fifth- and sixth-graders at the Vetter School, Eatontown, combined their efforts to knit an American flag blanket. The flag blanket was presented to officers…
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Plans for Ocean Boulevard changes progress
Staff Writer By carolyn o LONG BRANCH — As the city looks to move ahead with plans to rework Ocean Boulevard, it continues to seek state money for the effort. Last week the city formally requested a grant in the amount of $460,000 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to pay for the redesign of…
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Gift of a book is more than printed pages Choosing the right work can put a child on the path to lifelong reading
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan Gift of a book is more than printed pages Choosing the right work can put a child on the path to lifelong reading An assortment of the books for children on the Christmas gift list compiled from recommendations of teachers and librarians in area schools was pulled together at the…
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Monmouth U. property purchase raises concerns Neighbors worried about school’s plans for 4.4-acre site
Staff Writer By sherry conohan Monmouth U. property purchase raises concerns Neighbors worried about school’s plans for 4.4-acre site The West Long Branch’s official family made known its displeasure that Monmouth University has expanded its holdings to the north side of Beechwood Avenue when a resident of Pinewood Avenue appeared before the council to express…
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Chris Kelly Doris Woolfenden decorates the Christmas tree at the Monmouth Beach Tree Trimming party, held at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center last week.
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Long Branch seeking Rottweiler that attacked another dog Owner was able to distract canine so her pet could escape
Staff Writer By carolyn o Long Branch seeking Rottweiler that attacked another dog Owner was able to distract canine so her pet could escape Animal control authorities say there is little hope of finding the dog that was reported to have viciously attacked the pet of Barbara Oliver. According to Oliver, a resident of Spruce…
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Auto dealer delivers donation for police, fire departments
Staff Writer By SHERRY CONOHAN Auto dealer delivers donation for police, fire departments EATONTOWN — It’s often been said that the world became a different place after Sept. 11. That was certainly the case for one local businessman whose changed perspective led to the donation of $10,000 to the borough’s police and fire departments. Bob…
