Category: Atlanticville News
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Police seek hit-and-run suspect
OCEAN TOWNHIP — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man suspected of a hit-and-run at the Ocean Township Elementary School earlier this month. The incident occurred on June 11, when police received a report of a burglary in progress followed by a report of a hit-and-run that took place at the…
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In Keyport, art is a moveable feast
Nora Sanborn hopes businesses will host exhibits BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer A display of vintage photos of life in New York City provides the backdrop as Chris Calabrese plies his trade at his Keyport barbershop. ERIC SUCAR staff KEYPORT — Inspired by a vision for a moveable art gallery, Nora Sanborn has installed an…
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City takes short-term steps to close gaps
Emergency appropriations address taxes, legal costs BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council last week approved several resolutions to bolster the city’s financial state. The council approved three emergency appropriations and a $7 million tax anticipation note at the June 14 meeting. City Finance Director Ronald Mehlhorn Sr. explained that the tax…
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Ocean Twp. chamber hosts ShrimpFest July 8-10
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a new event, the three-day ShrimpFest of Ocean Township. ShrimpFest is free to attend and will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 8, 9 and 10, at Joe Palaia Park, Deal and Whalepond Roads. The family-friendly ShrimpFest will have something for…
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A member of the class of 2011 makes a fashion statement as he and classmates process to their seats during Ocean Township High School’s 45th annual commencement ceremony held at the school’s Albert Carelli Field on June 16. More photos, page 16 and gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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FMERA seeking early sale of fort properties
Golf course, Howard Commons housing being considered BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer With Fort Monmouth’s closure rapidly approaching, officials with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) are stepping up efforts to sell off portions of the 1,129-acre property. At the authority’s June 15 meeting, Frank Cosentino, director of plans and programs for FMERA, explained…
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FMERA to tap state, feds for security at fort
Authority promises response times below five minutes BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) is expected to announce its long-awaited policing plan for the soon-tobe vacated fort property next month. FMERAofficials discussed the plan at the authority’s June 15 meeting, explaining that the expectation is for the fort to receive…
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Vetter School bids farewell to military families
Eatontown schools have educated students from Ft. Monmouth for 59 years BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Eatontown Mayor Gerald Tarantolo addresses members of the Margaret L. Vetter Elementary School community during a June 14 farewell ceremony for children of military personnel and their families who will leave the area as a result of Fort Monmouth’s…
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City to ban smoking on all beaches
Council to vote on ordinance June 28 LONG BRANCH — Beachgoers may no longer have to worry about secondhand smoke now that the City Council has taken the first steps to ban smoking on city beaches. Under current regulations, specific smoking areas are designated at various beach locations. At the June 14 meeting, the council…
