Category: Atlanticville News
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
The Long Branch Library has announced hours at its Elberon branch, which will be June 23-Aug. 30. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. “Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden” will be presented by…
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In the doghouse
Monmouth County SPCA volunteer Lauren Blann chains herself to one of the doghouses as part of the “Chain-Off 2008” protest against the cruel treatment of dogs held in Eatontown on June 28. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Marine center: Dolphins appear healthy, happy
Pod, like tourists, enjoying sojourn off Sea Bright BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer Several dolphins have been spotted in the Shrewsbury River. SEA BRIGHT – The pod, or group, of coastal bottlenose dolphins that are attracting much attention from locals and media outlets alike appear healthy and normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
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Public access restored at former beach club site
Mayor: Fence on Tak. property aimed to protect historic structures BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Local fishermen have their beach access restored at the Takanassee oceanfront site in Long Branch after being denied entry at the fishing “hot spot” by a newly erected fence. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff The newly erected fence at the…
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Police officers graduate
The Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, graduated 26 new police officers recently, many of whom will now go on to serve as fulltime patrolmen. The graduating class, five of whom paid their own way through the academy and do not have promises of employment, trained for nearly 750 hours over the course of 20…
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Construction of MAC celebrated by Mon U.
A small evergreen tree was placed on highest point of activity center BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The construction site of the future Multipurpose Activity Center at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. EATONTOWN – With construction moving forward according to schedule, Monmouth University’s newest expansion project is expected to be completed in fall 2009.…
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ChessFest to return in Sept.
On Sept. 27, Prevention First will host the eighth annual ChessFest – ChessFest 2008 – in Asbury Park. This year’s event is planned to benefit the more than 14,000 children and adults who are expected to participate. It is also geared to set a new Guinness world record for the most chess games played simultaneously…
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BOE and employees agree on contract
School district employees will pay portion of health-care benefits BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP – School district employees will not have to pay for dental and prescription coverage, but they will pay a portion of their healthcare benefits under the terms of a new contract. A preliminary contract was agreed upon between the…
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N. J. Blood Services puts out call for donations
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, is issuing an alert for blood and platelet donors. The unexpected spring heat wave and related storm damage has resulted in a 30 percent loss of blood and platelet donations projected for this time of year, according to a press release. Each year,…
