Category: Atlanticville News
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NJT seeks firm to run station parking lots
Local officials see little impact in proposal BY ANDREW DAVISON and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Local officials said last week that NJ Transit’s (NJT) plans to unify the management of its train station park- Local officials said last week that NJ Transit’s (NJT) plans to unify the management of its train station parking lots would…
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Eatontown Food Co-op eases hunger pangs
Donations provide those in need with turkey and trimmings BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — For the past two weeks, Joel Stark has been a busy man. The 71-year-old retiree was preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday the best way he knows how, by providing turkeys to those less fortunate than he. Stark is the…
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‘Holiday in Song’ spreads cheer
WEST LONG BRANCH — The popular “Holiday in Song” concert returns to the Wilson Hall Grand Staircase on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Set in the magisterial splendor of Wilson Hall, the annual holiday concert features a wide array of musical treasures from many traditions along with holiday favorites. Catch the holiday spirit during…
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City awaits state approval for layoffs
Woolley: Every department will see reductions BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city is now playing the waiting game while the state deliberates over a list of potential layoffs. City Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said last week that the city submitted the names of 23 employees to the state Department of…
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Recount upholds initial election results
Dems take control of Eatontown dais BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer An official recount of November’s Eatontown Borough Council election results has determined the political control of the borough for the foreseeable future. Clockwise from above: Monmouth County Board of Elections staff tally ballots in a recount of the Eatontown Borough Council election on Nov.…
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Schroth students play ball with major leaguer
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer John Aufiero was so excited about meeting a professional baseball player that his teacher said he went to bed extra early the night before. Howard Hernandez shows his excitement after meeting Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish during a visit the major leaguer made to the Schroth School in Ocean…
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Gala celebrates 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America
The Monmouth Council of Boy Scouts of America recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at its “Gala Under the Stars” held at the Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. The event honoree was Carl P. Gross, president and CEO of GB Ltd. and immediate past council president. Gross was recognized for his outstanding…
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Model railroaders support Toys for Tots
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club will launch the 2010 Holiday Model Train Display by partnering with the U.S. Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program. Middlebrook Plaza is providing a collection site for dropping off new toys to be distributed to disadvantaged children in the area by the U.S. Marine Corps’…
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Family seeks return of missing youth
Jordan McCormick LONG BRANCH — The family of Long Branch resident Jordan McCormick, 15, continues to work with Long Branch police to secure his return. McCormick had been reported missing since Oct. 11, and information on his whereabouts is being sought. According to Long Branch Police Detective Charlie Simonelli, the youth was retrieved and returned…
