Category: Atlanticville News
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L.B. UEZ looks to state to release funding
UEZ leaders meet to discuss state of the program BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Amonth into the fiscal year and the state’s Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) have not received funding, and Long Branch’s UEZ director is questioning when the funds will come. Long Branch UEZ Director Jacob Jones said in an interview Monday that the…
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City Council opts not to adopt code of conduct
Citizens group advocates for open govt., televised meetings BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With four new members and only one meeting under their belts, the Long Branch City Council has decided against introducing an ordinance to rein in conduct during the public comment portion of council meetings. A proposed “code of conduct”…
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Activists: Jobs, programs needed for city’s youth
Residents tell council: Recreation programs are not enough BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ajobs initiative and other programs for city youths are lacking in Long Branch, a group of concerned citizens told the City Council last week. Speaking in turn, members of the ad hoc community group made their points for over an hour during…
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10th Italian Festival Aug. 11-15
Volunteers man the pastry booth at last year’s Italian Festival. Volun teers OCE A N TO WNSHI P — The Oce an Township Italian American Association (IAATO) will hold its 34th annual Italian Festival from Aug. 11-15 at Joe Palaia Park, located at Deal and Whalepond roads in Ocean Township. For families, Wednesday, Aug. 11,…
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August programs at the L.B. Free Public Library
As the summer winds down, the Long Branch Public Library Main Library and the Elberon Branch have enough programs to fill up everyone’s calendar. Programs at the Elberon Branch,168 LincolnAve., this month are: “As You Like It,” Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Will be presented outdoors by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Bring…
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Experts confirm oil spill unlikely to reach Jersey Shore
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Oil from the Gulf oil spill is unlikely to reach the Jersey Shore, experts on the New Jersey Gulf Spill Task Force told an environmental summit on July 26. Bob Connell of the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), shared positive…
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Vintage cycles
James McKenzie, of Lawrence, Kan., dressed in 19th-century garb to take part in a parade of vintage bicycles July 31, one of the events held during the annual meet of the National Wheelmen, a group dedicated to early cycles and their history, held at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. FRANK GALIPO Members of The…
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Participants will learn how to observe govt.
The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County will sponsor a free workshop about how to observe local government on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Brookdale Community College Lincroft main campus, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), in the Main Academic South building, room 100. Parking is most…
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35th annual Clearwater Festival Aug. 21
The 2010 Clearwater Festival, a free celebration of the environment with live music, dance, food, fun and useful information, will take place Saturday, Aug. 21, in Sunset Park in Asbury Park. The largest eco festival in New Jersey, the festival is sponsored by the nonprofit New Jersey Friends of Clearwater, founded in the 1970s to…
