Category: Atlanticville News
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Sgt. Pat’s 5K
David Allara (721), South Plainfield, and Luciano DeOliveira (9), Long Branch, lead racers along the Long Branch oceanfront early on during the annual Sgt. Pat’s 5K Run/ 2-Mile Fitness Walk held April 3 to benefit the Sgt. Patrick King Foundation. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY Dactilla Booth, Long Branch, and Gerard Pearlberg, Brielle, race to the…
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Amendments to fort reuse bill give locals more say
Legislature must approve changes proposed by Beck BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Oceanport Borough Council President Joseph Irace announced during the April 1 council meeting that the borough received a package containing 17 new amendments to Senate Bill 917 and Assembly Bill 597, the Fort Monmouth Redevelopment bills, from Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District). The…
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Twp. of Ocean spring recreation programs
The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is offering springs programs for residents of all ages. • Sign Language Seminar for adults and students in grades nine through 12. Adults and high school students can pick up the basics of this communication tool in this one-day seminar. Upon registration participants are welcome to submit specific requests…
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Habitat for Humanity to build at Monmouth U.
WEST LONG BRANCH — A Habitat for Humanity building event will be held at Monmouth University on April 16. The opening kick-off ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center followed by the building event in Larchwood Avenue parking lot from noon to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by…
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Safe Kids Week focus on youth sports
LONG BRANCH — In recognition of Safe Kids Week, the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center is planning a special event designed to educate families about youth sports safety. To be held Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ExpressCare of Neptune, located inside ShopRite on Highway 66, the free event will…
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Chamber launches L.B. Chef Challenge
LONG BRANCH — The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce is launching a new culinary event to showcase the city’s talented chefs and their restaurants. The First Annual Long Branch Chef Challengewill take place Thursday, April 29, at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd. The event is limited to 15 chefs who…
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From Signal Corps to satellites, fort’s role documented
Fort Monmouth archives will follow base to Md. BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer An important chapter in Monmouth County history will come to an end in 2011 when the gates of Fort Monmouth close. Monmouth Park Grandstand blown down 1899 The Department of Defense’s Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided to close Fort Monmouth and…
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City officials promote accurate count on Census Day
Pallone, Schneider say count affects representation, funding BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) took a Census Day tour of his district last week to encourage residents to fill out census forms, and he made the last stop his hometown. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) talks with a constituent at…
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Riders tell NJ Transit about impact of cuts
People with disabilities depend on service BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer William Leonard, who is blind, has just one transportation option when leaving his Fair Haven home, and that may soon be eliminated. Top: William Leonard [center], of Fair Haven, listens to a speaker during a public hearing March 26 on NJ Transit’s proposal to…
