Category: Atlanticville News
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Holt, Sipprelle agree: Voters are unhappy
Incumbent Holt faces challenge for 12th District seat BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Six-term incumbent Democrat Rep. Rush Holt is facing a challenge by Republican Scott Sipprelle in a battle for New Jersey’s 12th District on Nov. 2. In separate interviews last week, the political opponents cited the economy as the big issue for this…
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Control of freeholder board at stake Nov. 2
Democrats John D’Amico & Janice Venables face GOP’s Robert Clifton & Tom Arnone BY DANIEL HOWLEY Correspondent Political control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election and the four candidates vying for the board’s two open three-year seats are fighting for every last vote. Robert Clifton…
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Broadway Arts Center plans to be revised
City will resubmit plan to court, in view of blight ruling BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer With development stalled, plans for the Broadway Arts Center (BAC) in Long Branch will ultimately be revised before the plan can move forward, a city official acknowledged last week. Long Branch Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. had praise for…
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Pallone, Little battle for 6th District seat
Seeking 12th term, Dem faces challenge from GOP mayor BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Voters in the state’s 6th Congressional District will head to the polls on Nov. 2 to cast ballots for longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. or Republican challenger Highlands Mayor Anna Little. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. In interviews last week,…
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Four-way race for Eatontown council
Election could alter current Republican control of council Republican incumbents Teresa Forbes and Mark Van Wagner, both finishing their first terms as Eatontown Borough Council members, are competing with Democratic newcomers Meir Araman and Jennifer Piazza for two council seats up for election on Nov. 2. Meir Araman The election could potentially upset the…
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Prevention First honors excellence in prevention
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Prevention First honored individuals and organizations on Sept. 21 for their commitment and dedication to promoting the prevention of bullying, substance abuse and violence in Monmouth County. The agency created the award to recognize vital contributions made by individuals and organizations that have helped enhance the lives of children in Monmouth County.…
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Eatontown revises rules for commercial zones
Ordinances will expand uses, replace outdated rules BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer To spur revitalization of the borough’s business districts, the Eatontown Borough Council is one step away from a complete overhaul of business and industrial zone regulations. The council unanimously voted at the Oct. 13 meeting to introduce a series of ordinances, eight in…
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Auction to benefit Church of the Presidents
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Historical Museum Association is hosting its second annual Autumn Tea & Gift Auction Sunday, Nov. 7, at Branches in West Long Branch. The event is being held to raise funds to match a New Jersey Historic Trust grant to complete the exterior restoration of the Church of the Presidents.…
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Free help for Medicare questions
LONG BRANCH — As the Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Family & Children’s Service (FCS) is offering a number of free programs to qualified individuals who have questions about their Medicare coverage or who may need assistance meeting their health care costs. The open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, is…
