Category: Atlanticville News
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Summer fun in Ocean Grove starts this weekend
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A “town for all seasons,” Ocean Grove has something for everyone all year round. The one-square-mile, “dry” town offers visitors one mile of pristine beachfront and scenic boardwalk, according to Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce member Lois Hetfield. There is much more to Ocean Grove than the beach and boardwalk,…
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Parkway project to upgrade fort access
Turnpike Authority will seek RFPs for $40M project BY KENNY WALTER & DAN HOWLEY Staff Writers The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced Friday that improvements would be made to Exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway in Eatontown to improve traffic flow and facilitate access to the Fort Monmouth property. Improvements to the parkway will…
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Council candidates debate issues ahead of May 10 election
Audience members question municipal spending, nepotism BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Ocean Township Council candidates, (l-r) Robert Ades, Councilman W. Michael Evans, Councilman William Garofalo, Mirco Kaja, Mayor William Larkin and Councilwoman Donna Shepiga, participate in a debate moderated by the Ocean Township League of Women Voters on April 28. LAUREN CASSELBERRY OCEAN TOWNSHIP —…
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Members of Brownie Troop 1591 from Monmouth Beach remove a tire they found on the beach while volunteering for Clean Ocean Action’s 26th annual Spring Beach Sweeps on April 30. More photos at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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L.B. extends beach fees to 14- to 17-year-olds
Some residents cite impact on low-income families BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — In an effort to close a budget deficit, the City Council approved an increase in beach fees last week, much to the dismay of a handful of residents. The council unanimously adopted an ordinance that will raise seasonal and daily beach…
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Celtic Tribute Race
Runners brave the rain to take part in the 21st annual spring run, the Celtic Tribute 5K Race, along the Long Branch Promenade on April 23. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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W.L.B. adopts $9.9M 2011 budget
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The borough will now await state and county approval for the 2011 fiscal year budget to become official. At the April 20 meeting, the Borough Council unanimously adopted a $9.9 million budget, which is down from last year’s $10.2 million spending plan and comes with a $6.7…
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Long Branch gets FEMA money, Green Acres grant
City to receive $223K toward snow removal costs BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Good news came in pairs last week as the city was able to secure a reimbursement on snow-related costs, as well as a Green Acres grant and a loan that will be used for boardwalk improvements. According to Business Administrator…
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Children choose bags filled with Easter goodies during the West Long Branch Recreation Commission’s Easter festivities, which included a jellybean jar guessing game, visits with the Easter Bunny and craft activities at the West Long Branch Community Center on April 23. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
