Category: Atlanticville News
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Local lawmakers seek COAH reform
Proposed legislation calls for Legislature to take over COAH BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer New Jersey Sen. Sean T. Kean (D-11) speaks about the state’s new affordable housing laws at a special public meeting in Eatontown on Oct. 15. EATONTOWN — State Sen. Sean Kean is calling for reform on how affordable housing mandates are…
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The history of COAH
The state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) was established in 1985 as a result of a series of New Jersey Supreme Court cases known as the Mount Laurel decisions. Those decisions, according to attorney Michael Jadziniak, were made as a result of complaints filed against the township of Mount Laurel, which accused the town of…
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Students to hold mock debate, election Oct. 29
Long Branch Middle School students prepare for a mock presidential debate and election to be held next week. LONG BRANCH — Middle school students in the city will participate in a formal debate Oct. 29 of some of the issues surrounding the national presidential election. The students will also debate the pros and cons of…
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Dem challenges GOP incumbents
Three vie for two open seats on West Long Branch council BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Christopher Neyhart WEST LONG BRANCH — One political newcomer is challenging two incumbent candidates for the two open seats on the Borough Council in next month’s municipal election. Lawrence Shapiro, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent candidates Christopher Neyhart and…
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NOTES
The annual Oktoberfest at St. James Episcopal Church, 69 Broad St., Eatontown, will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25. The event will feature a German lunch, crafts, a food table, used and new table, and raffle for tickets to see Tony Bennett at Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. Admission is $8, and $4 for children…
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Man accused of using counterfeit bills
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Neptune man is facing forgery charges after allegedly using counterfeit money at a local supermarket last week, police said. On Oct. 13, at approximately 2:33 p.m., township police were called to the Oakhurst Foodtown on Route 35 in reference to an individual who had just passed a counterfeit 50-dollar bill at…
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Ocean Twp. library to host reading series
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The township branch of the Monmouth County Library will host a free five-part reading and discussion series titled “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature – Identity and Imagination.” The series explores Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on a common theme. The library’s series will explore…
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Ocean, W. Long Branch to share court services
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Ocean Township and West Long Branch are entering into an interlocal arrangement to share municipal court services. The Ocean Township Council and the West Long Branch Council both adopted resolutions this month to enter into the three-year agreement that calls for West Long Branch to hold court in Ocean Township’s…
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Monmouth University celebrates 75 years
The 2008 Founders’ Day event held on campus last week BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Prestigious alumni and guests gathered at Monmouth University’s Pollack Theater last week to take part in the annual Founders’ Day celebration. The Monmouth University 2008 Founders’ Day celebration was held on Oct. 8 and marked the…
