Category: Atlanticville News
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Class of 2009
Monmouth University graduates make their way to their seats during the procession at the start of commencement held at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel May 20. Actress Aileen Quinn, best known for the title role in “Annie,” which was filmed on campus, sings “Tomorrow.” Hekla Alite graduated from the School of Science, Technology and…
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Grant funds high-tech gas detectors for L.B. fire dept.
LONG BRANCH — A grant to the city Fire Department has provided equipment to warn of the dangers of toxic fumes and educational tools to raise public awareness. Through a $25,000 grant awarded by Quaker Special Risk and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., the Long Branch Fire Department has received multi-gas meters that detect dangerous levels…
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Celebrating 32 years of open space preservation
MCF holds annual meeting, plans to help U.F. preserve 1,389 acres BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Securing permanent funding for open space was stressed at the 32nd annual Board of Trustees meeting of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF). MCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring, holding, and preserving open space in Monmouth…
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Ocean Twp. adopts $31.5M budget
$7.4M in surplus, $3M in state aid help offset increase BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents can expect to see an increase in their yearly municipal tax bill following the Township Council’s decision last week to adopt the $31.5 million 2009 municipal budget. The council unanimously adopted the budget, which calls for…
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Family fun day at ‘Picnic With a Purpose’
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Concordance will celebrate the environment, the community and summer with a “Picnic With a Purpose” noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at Jerry Morgan Park on Liberty Street. Families will enjoy games and activities from potato sack races to fun with bubbles as well as learn about…
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Casino Night nets $60K for shelter renovation
EATONTOWN — The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA), a nonprofit dedicated to caring for misplaced, homeless and abused animals, held its fourth Annual Casino Night fundraiser at the Robert Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on May 2. The event helped raise more than…
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Thrift boutique marks first year
EATONTOWN — Monmouth Medical Center Foundation will celebrate the first anniversary of its Once Again Thrift Boutique in high style with a “Chic Boutique” luncheon fashion show featuring the clothing and accessories for sale at the Eatontown store. Chic Boutique will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Branches, West Long…
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Ocean Twp. council trims school budget
Council cuts $306K from spending plan BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township Council has decided to cut more than $300,000 from the Board of Education’s (BOE) defeated 2009-10 district spending plan, despite having reservations about such action. The council voted unanimously to cut $306,249 from the school district’s $65.6 million budget…
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City Council approves defeated school budget
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council unanimously voted to approve the $86.2 million school budget failed by voters. On April 21, the residents of Long Branch defeated the school budget by just nine votes. The budget called for the same tax levy, $31.5 million, as last year’s spending plan, which…
