Category: Atlanticville News
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Falcons looking to build solid foundation with youth
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent One season removed from a seniorheavy team, Monmouth Regional High School’s football team is starting from scratch as a new season begins. Out of the 42 players on the Falcons’ roster, more than 30 are new to the program. Monmouth Regional is working to overcome the challenge of having a roster…
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Eatontown ordinances differ on spacing of mobile homes
Pine Tree Park residents complain about placement BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN – To address concerns about the placement of new mobile homes in Pine Tree Park, the Borough Council must address a conflict between two ordinances governing the spacing of mobile homes. At the council’s Sept. 7 workshop meeting, Gene Anthony, borough attorney,…
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Jersey Coast Red Cross served as hurricane headquarters
Chapter used Tinton Falls warehouse to ship supplies BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — When the forecast for Hurricane Irene had it bearing down on New Jersey, the American Red Cross designated the Jersey Coast Chapter as the hub for statewide operation. Diane Concannon, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross, explained in an interview…
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Towns turning to social media to get word out
Facebook, Twitter alerts informed residents during Hurricane Irene BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers A tornado that formed during the hurricane ripped a section of roof from an apartment complex in Long Branch. Local towns turned to social media to provide residents with up-to-the-minute information on conditions during Hurricane Irene. Social media tools…
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Ocean Ave. funds to be included in budget
Save Ocean Avenue will donate raised funds to the city BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Save Ocean Avenue committee has a 14-point plan for the future of Ocean Avenue, and the city is taking steps to ensure that funds raised by the group will be spent on improvements to the beachfront thoroughfare.…
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Goodwill spreads to Ocean Township
Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia will host a four-day grand-opening celebration at its newest store and donation center at One North Mall Drive in Ocean Township. The festivities will begin Sept. 15 and continue through Sept. 18. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10…
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‘Dirty Laundry’ comes to Bucky James Center
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For 12 weeks beginning Sept. 16, theater lovers can see an original show at the Adam “Bucky” James Community Center. Kevin Cheatham, a local playwright who has presented shows at the center, said the latest production is a sitcom titled “Dirty Laundry.” Cheatham explained in an interview that…
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Damage to library building to be studied
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council approved an examination of damage to the exterior of the borough library on Broad Street at the Aug. 24 meeting. The council voted in favor of a resolution authorizing the borough architect to proceed with professional services for library repair in the amount of $7,600.…
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Long Branch schools mark Sept. 11
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Public School District invites members of the public and school community to attend the annual Commemoration Service in honor of the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, on Friday, Sept. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. The service will take place at Bresett Stadium at Long Branch High School,…
