Category: Atlanticville News
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Farrah Maffai Sandy Hook lifeguard Veronica Lamura, Little Silver, took sixth place in the Run Swim Run challenge at the Gateway National Recreation All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook last week.
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Write-in GOP candidate ready for November Barbara Paskin accepts party’s nod to seek seat on WLB Borough Council
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Write-in GOP candidate ready for November Barbara Paskin accepts party’s nod to seek seat on WLB Borough Council She wasn’t on the ballot in June, but she will be on the ballot in November. With 58 write-in votes, West Long Branch Republicans have made Barbara Paskin the running mate…
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Sandy Hook played host to the Gateway National Recreation All-Women Lifeguard Tournament July 25.
Sandy Hook played host to the Gateway National Recreation All-Women Lifeguard Tournament July 25. Divisions 1 and 2 take off at the beginning of heat one of the Run-Swim-Run challenge. Competitors from far and near traveled to the Jersey Shore to compete in a variety of events, testing their skills both on land and in…
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By Carolyn O’Connell Staff Writer
By Carolyn O’Connell Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY During the summer season, Ocean Avenue becomes a one-way street, with traffic traveling from south to north from South Bath Avenue to Laird Street. LONG BRANCH — A much-debated plan whether to keep Ocean Avenue a one-way street is still up in the air. At the last council…
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Environmental effects main crematorium concern
Staff Writer By JOHN BURTON OCEANPORT — Armed with determination and information culled from various Web sites, area residents are continuing to battle the plans to install a crematorium at a local cemetery. Woodbine Cemetery, Maple Avenue, has applied to the borough’s Planning Board for site-plan approval to construct a crematorium on the 22-acre facility.…
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All Nations Festival set for Saturday
Staff Writer By carolyn O LONG BRANCH — Now in its fifth year, the All Nations Street Festival is once again set to bring together all ethnicities for a day of fun. The event will be celebrated on Saturday with musical acts, vendors and shopping. The purpose of the event, according to Ken Gaines, the…
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Management training helps officer help department
Staff Writer By carolyn O CHRIS KELLY Long Branch Police Lt. Joseph F. Afflito, after taking special management classes at Northwestern University, will assist the police department in making policies, streamlining procedures and updating standard-operating guidelines. LONG BRANCH — Rising through the ranks of any police department is a time-honored tradition. But, as with many…
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DeSol’s rhythms light up music scene
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli JERRY WOLKOWITZ The group DeSol, led by Albie Monterrosa (l) and Armando Cabrera, playing the tube cajon, can often be heard playing their infectious blend of Latin music, hip hop, pop and rock in venues around Red Bank. The group has been nominated for four Asbury Music Awards and has…
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Renaissance footing bill to improve parking
Staff Writer By carolyn O Renaissance footing bill to improve parking LONG BRANCH — An old deal will lead to some new parking in the city. A stipulation under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) for site plan approval for the Renaissance community in West End calls for the developer to make up for…
