Category: Atlanticville News
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Boro planners approve dealership expansion
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — After months of testimony, the borough Planning Board has ruled in favor of a hotly debated expansion project at the Circle BMW dealership on Route 36. The board voted 6-2 in favor of the plan to construct a four-story car wash and storage facility at the site. Board…
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BBQ event will aid those with autism
A barbeque picnic fundraiser for SEARCH Day Program Inc., Ocean Township, will be conducted by the Washington Engine Company at its firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, on June 11. The family friendly event will feature food, rides, five live bands, games and clowns. Residents of all towns are invited to attend the event. According to…
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Art in the Park 2011 set for May 29
LONG BRANCH — The 13th annual Art in the Park, the traditional Memorial Day weekend event, will take place Sunday, May 29, in West End Park. Hosted by the Long Branch Arts Council in partnership with the Long Branch Historical Association and the City of Long Branch, Art in the Park 2011 is a free…
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Long Branch Board of Ed. defends Ferraina
Former superintendent & Long Branch BOE named in sexual harassment lawsuit BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Joseph M. Ferraina The Long Branch School District Board of Education is defending former superintendent of schools Joseph M. Ferraina, who was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former district employee last week. Ferraina retired from his position…
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Beach badges available for Seven Presidents Park
LONG BRANCH — Season badges for Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch are available for sale at the Monmouth County Park System Headquarters, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, through June 17. Season beach badges and parking passes can be purchased Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. All sales must be done in…
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βAre You a Gleek?β
Members of the Ocean Township Intermediate School seventh- and eighth-grade band tuned up instruments and practiced in preparation for their spring concert, “Are You a Gleek?,” held on May 17. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Hot Dog Showdown at racetrack
OCEANPORT — Memorial Day weekend signals the start of grilling season, and this weekend visitors can get a taste of the Garden State’s best burgers and hot dogs at the annual Hot Dog Showdown featuring Burgers, Brats & Beer on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Monmouth…
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A member of the class of 2011 waves to family members during Monmouth University’s 78th annual commencement held at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on May 20. More photos, page 11 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Juneteenth Urban Arts Festival in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH — The fourth annual Juneteenth Urban Arts Festival will be held Tuesday, June 7, through Saturday, June 18, at Brookdale Community College’s Long Branch Higher Education Center (LBHEC), 213 Broadway. The main performance venue will be the open-air stage behind the center for the free event on Saturday, June 11, featuring five musical…
