Category: Atlanticville News
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Eatontown supports progress of Green Team
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN – The Borough Council at its July 27th meeting passed two resolutions regarding Sustainable Jersey, a program designed to assist municipalities that want to “go green.” The first resolution involved showing the council’s support for registering to be part of Sustainable Jersey. “It is simply a requirement of Sustainable…
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Johnny Rocket teams up with Jason Dimmingus for a ride in the Thunderdome at the Monmouth County Fair on July 30. Thunderdome was one of the many types of entertainment that was presented at the fair, which was held in Freehold Township from July 27-31. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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L.B. plans second housing project
Woodrow Wilson complex would be demolished, rebuilt BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer For the second time this summer, the Long Branch City Council has given the go-ahead for a Long Branch Housing Authority redevelopment project. Much like the earlier project — the redevelopment of the former Gregory School building — the council has endorsed a project…
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All smiles
Jayne Hornich, 4, enjoys a ride at the Monmouth County Fair on July 30. The fair was held at the East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold Township from July 27-31. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Survey of Raritan Bay aims to restore oysters
Baykeeper, Rutgers scientist map conditions in bay BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Dr. Beth Ravit (r), instructor of environmental science at Rutgers University, along with volunteers, prepares to collect data along the Raritan Bay near the Leonardo Public Marina on July 29. A team of citizen-scientist volunteers, led by NY/NJ Baykeeper and Ravit, completed data…
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Long Branch to look at raising zoning fees
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With increasing pressure to find more revenue sources, city officials have suggested that the city raise zoning application fees. Kevin Hayes Sr., Long Branch director of building and development, suggested during the July 26 workshop meeting that the city look at raising the fees. “Essentially we charge $10…
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the service
Air Force Airman Diana C. Rosas, daughter of Olga Lebron of Eatontown, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warin fare principles and skills. Airmen who complete…
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A challenge on land, water … and mud
Inaugural Rock Solid Mud Run set for Aug. 6 at Raceway Park Participants crawl through some cool, refreshing slop during a test run of the Rock Solid Mud Run course. The event will be held Aug. 6 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on a course designed by active-duty U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris…
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Clearwater Festival in Asbury Park Aug. 20
Musicians provide entertainment at a past Clearwater Festival. FILE PHOTO The 2011 Clearwater Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of the earth’s resources with live music, food, fun and environmental exhibits, rolls into shady Sunset Park in Asbury Park on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Clearwater Festival is…
