Category: Atlanticville News
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County’s ‘crown jewel’ reopens to public
Open house, dedication of Visitor Center set for July 12 BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners and park system staff will host a public celebration to mark the grand reopening of the Visitor Center with an open house on Sunday, July 12, at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road/Route 520,…
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Ocean Grove house tour to be held on July 17
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its 41st annual House Tour on Friday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One of Ocean Grove’s famous tent homes. The tour is a self-guided walking tour within this seaside Victorian community. It will include nine charming homes, both historic and new, two of Ocean…
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Council meeting broadcasts debated
Mayor says benefits of televising sessions unclear BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With talks underway for a new cable contract between Long Branch and Comcast, one Long Branch councilman wants the negotiations to include an agreement to broadcast City Council meetings. Councilman Brian Unger last week sent a letter to the mayor,…
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A historical place to call home
Museum headquarters open at Woolley house BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff The Township of Ocean Historical Museum held a grand opening of its new headquarters on July 5. A sketch of Eden Woolley is part of an exhibit on the restoration of the museum building. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After years…
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Lifeguard tourney July 31 at Seven Presidents Park
LONG BRANCH —The area’s finest lifeguards will compete in the 10th annual Monmouth County Park System Invitational Surf Relays on Friday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in front of the main pavilion at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. A Jersey Shore classic, this tournament features…
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In the Service
Navy Ensign Vanessa M. Nieves, Long Branch, has graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., and was commissioned to her current rank in the United States Navy. A 2004 graduate of Long Branch High School, she is the daughter of Lisa M. and Victor Nieves of Long Branch. Army Pvt. Paul J. Carty…
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Mayor: Wal-Mart eyes mall anchor space
Boro wants new tenant in roller rink site BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Mayor Gerald Tarantolo said recently that two empty commercial spaces in the borough are on track to be filled by new tenants. While no site plans have been presented to the borough for the spaces, which include the site of…
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Flex your flower power
The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center invites the community to enter the Flex Your Flower Power 2009 Planter and Window Box Competition. The contest will be judged by the LBC Men’s Education and Support Group on creative appearance, colorful arrangement and usage of various plants. The LBC hopes the competition will inspire community members…
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NOTES
The 53rd Friendly Fair will be held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 11 at Manasquan Friends Meeting (Quakers), 2257 Meetinghouse Road, Manasquan. The fundraiser will feature attic treasures, baked goods, books, jewelry, toys, games, lunch and a bluegrass band. For more information, call Chad at 732-988- 0998 or Bob at 732-899-5666. ***** The Asbury United Methodist…
