Category: Atlanticville News
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Local teacher receives national award
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An area resident has been recognized by a national organization for her commitment to providing educational opportunities to children of less fortunate families. Ocean Township resident Ebony Baker was one of three teachers chosen from a pool of educators from throughout 10 states to be honored with The Horizons National Student Enrichment…
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Meeting to discuss plans for BFS Dec. 4
LONG BRANCH — Residents living in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone are invited to attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Long Branch City Hall on Broadway. Attendees at the meeting will have the opportunity to discuss ideas for the goals, vision and future development of Beachfront South. Participants at the event will…
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Long Branch NAACP recognizes 8 locals
The Greater Long Branch NAACP President Lorenzo “Bill” Dangler poses for a picture with city resident Lori Ann Vendetti after she was recognized last week as one of the NAACP 2008 honorees. LONG BRANCH — The Greater Long Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its 65th annual Freedom Fund Banquet…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Matthew DeStefano, 8, sorts donated food items during Ocean Township Cub Scout Pack 71’s annual Scouting for Food event Nov. 15. Story, page 3.
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2 city men charged with stealing from parked car
LONG BRANCH — Two city men are facing burglary and theft charges for allegedly breaking into a parked vehicle in the area of Sairs Avenue. On Nov. 9, Police Officer Julio Delacruz was on patrol at approximately 4:30 a.m. when he observed a white work van parked with its interior lights on and saw a…
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BOE seeks funds for pre-K classes
Eatontown school district to house additional 78 students BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Eatontown school officials are seeking funds to construct more classrooms in the borough school system, just months after a $29 million upgrade was completed at four of the district’s school. The Eatontown Board of Education (BOE) is looking to construct five more…
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A tribute to veterans
Clockwise from top left: Long Branch High School senior Chris Johnson plays taps during the Long Branch Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Jerry Morgan Park. Jim Palumbo and Carl Figueroa bow their heads in respect. Jack Campion salutes. Members of the Long Branch Police Department also attended the ceremony. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Mayor continues talks with seniors
Seniors oppose relocating center to old Gregory School BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer In an attempt to put some rumors to rest, Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider met with senior citizens of the community last week to discuss future plans for the senior center. The Long Branch Senior Center on Second Avenue Schneider met with…
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Scouts go door to door to help others
Ocean Township Cub Scouts hold annual food drive BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer With the holiday season fast approaching, a group of local Cub Scouts has reached out to members of the community in an effort to help provide food for those less fortunate. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Brandon Kilroy, 8, helps sort…
