Category: Atlanticville News
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Pallone: L.B. community health center at risk
Legislator warns repeal of health care reform could endanger centers BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Marta Silverberg, executive director of the Monmouth Family Health Center, Long Branch, and Rep. Frank Pallone for Jr. listen to comments at a press conference last week. health KENNY WALTER LONG BRANCH — Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) warned last…
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Local fire depts. receive grants
Fire departments in Long Branch and West Long Branch will receive federal grants to bolster recruitment outreach to potential volunteer firefighters and improve safety on the job, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) announced. The Long Branch Fire Department will receive $129,942 and the West Long Branch Fire Department will receive $95,000. “Our firefighters are…
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Ft. Monmouth tribute to be held March 26
MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution invites the community, especially families, to join in “Commemorating Fort Monmouth: Contributions to County and Country 1917-2011.” The free event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Warner Student Life Center. Starting at 10…
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Frank Talk to host panel on autistic spectrum disorder
RED BANK — Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books on Shrewsbury Avenue will host a panel discussion about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 3 p.m. April 9. The panel will be followed by a book signing with author Rasheedah Saleem-Muhammad, whose book “Pedro Visits the Aquarium” focuses on an issue that is affecting many families.…
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Andrea Tozzi (r) leads a motorcycle ride being held in honor of her late fiancé, Paul G. Seitz, a decorated law enforcement veteran who served with the Long Branch and Monmouth Beach police departments as well as the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The March 19 ride began at Marine Park in Red Bank and ended…
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Treasure Island, boating and dining spots make Brielle a true gem
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Arnolds Brielle Marina The borough of Brielle may be small, barely covering an area of two miles, but it’s a picturesque treasure of the Jersey Shore that offers some unique options for summer and year-round entertainment. Located along the banks of the Manasquan River, Brielle enjoys a close proximity to the…
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Shore musician finds his hero
‘Jerseyboy Hero’ premieres April 7 in Red Bank BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Chris Vaughn set out to promote his music and found an ally in rock icon Bruce Springsteen. For Red Bank musician Chris Vaughn, making music was the easy part. But getting it out there would require the help of one of his…
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Gregory School may become senior housing
LBHA mulls demolition or rehabilitation BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Plans were set in motion last week to convert the former Gregory School building into a senior housing complex that would be run by the Long Branch Housing Authority. LBHA Executive Director Tyrone Garrett said in an interview last week that the authority presented informal plans…
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St. James to host organ recital of Lenten music
LONG BRANCH — An organ recital featuring improvisations based on Lenten hymns will be performed at 4:30 p.m. March 27 at St. James’Church, 300 Broadway. The recital will be performed by the church’s organist and director of music, James Douglas. The recital program, part of the church’s “Music at St. James’ ” series, will be…
