Category: Atlanticville News
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Pallone: Sports betting would be windfall for N.J.
Bill would exempt state from federal ban on sports wagering BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone OCEANPORT — Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) is hoping New Jersey will become the fifth state to allow legalized sports betting, something he said would bring in huge revenues. Pallone said in an interview last week that he…
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Nonprofit to return to Officers Row
AIDS Resource Foundation for Children negotiating lease with National Park Service BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent The National Park Service (NPS) has signed a letter of intent to begin negotiations with theAIDSResource Foundation for Children (ARFC) to lease one of the historic Officers Row buildings at Fort Hancock to the nonprofit. According to a press release…
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Amnesty International film on education in Iran, Feb. 18
SHREWSBURY — A free showing of the newly released Amnesty International documentary “Education Under Fire: The Denial of Education in Iran” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. at the Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury. “Education Under Fire” is a campaign developed to address the Iranian government’s denial of the right…
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Four-vehicle accident damages traffic signal
An accident at the corner of Wykoff Road and Route 36 involved four motor vehicles and a downed traffic signal. PHOTO BYNICOLE ANTONUCCI EATONTOWN — A four-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 36 and Wyckoff Road on Jan. 24 damaged a traffic signal, according to Eatontown police. The accident, which occurred at approximately 6:08…
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Shore Regional H.S. marks 50 years
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Shore Regional High School alumni from throughout the country have returned home to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their alma mater. Andrew Ker, Shore Regional School District public information officer, explained that the 50th anniversary celebration started in 2011 and will conclude next October. “The idea of…
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Eatontown repeals open space ordinance
Funds will help stabilize taxes, pay for services BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Approximately $900,000 that was initially reserved for open space acquisition will now be used to offset taxes and provide essential services to residents. During the Jan. 25 meeting, the Borough Council unanimously voted to repeal a 2001 ordinance that created…
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Natalie Furman creates a natural treat for birds by coating a pine cone with peanut butter and birdseed at the Morris Avenue School Winter Wonderland Fair in Long Branch on Jan. 28. CLAIRE SHEPROW
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Volunteer at the center of serving others
MHRC honors Colleen Volpe, volunteer coordinator for The Center in Asbury Park BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Colleen Volpe has volunteered for 20 years at The Center in Asbury Park and is the recipient of the 2012 Earl Teasley Humanitarian Award, to be presented by the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission on Feb. 6. I…
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Eatontown approves housing for residents with special needs
Affordable Housing Alliance will purchase, renovate and administer the group home BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — In approximately six months, a home on Rose Court will be ready to house residents with special needs. A resolution approved by the Borough Council unanimously at the Jan. 25 meeting authorizes the Affordable Housing Alliance to…
