Category: Atlanticville News
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Advocates optimistic for Takanassee solution
Port Huron house still needs a new site BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Advocates for preserving all three of the Takanassee Beach Club buildings expressed optimism last week that the Port Huron house will remain in Long Branch. The house is the smallest of the three buildings on the beach club site…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Murder Beach Militia and Anchor Assassins skaters wait for the start of a jam session, during a Jersey Shore Roller Derby bout, held at the Convention Hall, Asbury Park on Aug. 22. See story in Sports, page 27.
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Ocean Twp. to carry out property reassessment
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer With Ocean Township facing a more than eightfold increase in property tax appeals, the Township Council voted last week to begin the process of a township-wide property tax reassessment. The council voted unanimously at its Aug. 17 meeting to approve three resolutions and one ordinance related to the refund of…
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Specter of eminent domain looms over Beachfront So.
Mayor assures residents condemnation is ‘off the table’ BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Tensions spilled over at a meeting of Long Branch officials and residents of the Beachfront South (BFS) redevelopment zone last week as city officials attempted to break an impasse and move plans for the zone forward. Planner Pratap Talwar delivered a threehour…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Francesco Donohue, Monmouth Beach, sets the tempo during a drum circle held on the beach in Sea Bright on Aug. 17. The CPC Pier House 5K race will be held Sept. 7, beginning and ending at the Great Lawn in Long Branch and following a scenic beachfront course. Kids’ races will also…
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City unveils deluxe new green oasis
20-acre Manahassett Park boosts city’s recreational space BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch officially opened the $4 million plus 20-acre Manahassett Creek Park last week. PHOTOS BY SUE LALANAS The newly opened Manahassett Creek Park in Long Branch includes a playground, athletic fields, putting green and a fitness trail. State Green Acres funds helped…
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Crab Cake Festival
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top: Bahrs Landing, Atlantic Highlands, set up a tent at Monmouth Park in Oceanport along with restaurants and chefs from across New Jersey to take part in the third annual Shore Chef Cook-off and Jersey Shore Crab Cake Festival on Aug. 22. Above: Cooks Eric Magaziner (l) of Manahawkin and…
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Library acquires historical items at Moss auction
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library announced the acquisition of seven historical Long Branch items at the auction sale of the George Moss estate. The library board authorized the library to bid for select items for the Local History Room. Library staff attended the preview, identified 19 lots with Long Branch items…
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Sea Bright skim board contest set for Sept. 12-13
SEA BRIGHT — Registration is open for the 6th annual Sea Bright Skim Bash to be held Sept. 12-13 at the Sea Bright Municipal Beach (behind Donovans). The contest runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The Skim Bash, sponsored by the Sea Bright Recreation Committee, has become the premiere skimboarding contest on…
