Category: Atlanticville News
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Holy triple play! Pastor ministers to 3 parishes
Twinning parishes a new initiative in face of priest shortage BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent BY PATRICIA YOCZISCorrespondent PHOTOSBYCHRISKELLYstaff The Rev. Sam Sirianni was recently made pastor of the Holy Trinity Church (bottom), Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (r) and St. John the Baptist Church (below). LONG BRANCH – When the Rev. Sam A.…
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From Jamaica with love: Karen Smith
Karen Smith A chart-topping act in her native Jamaica and winner of numerous accolades for her vocal artistry, Karen Smith brings the spirit of Jamaica to Red Bank on Wednesday, Aug. 1, when she weaves her unique blend of jazz, pop and reggae on the stage of the Two River Theater. A relative unknown on…
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Funding secured for Garfield Court rebuild
LB Housing Authority receives $4.4M for 140-unit project BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – The Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) was awarded funds last week to support its third affordable housing project in the city. On July 5, the LBHA learned that it will be receiving approximately $4.4 million…
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Summer campers at Seashore Day Camp use a bucket cutout to make sand castles on the beach in Long Branch on July 5.
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Pallone seeks inquiry into fort lease
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) has called on the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Interior to investigate the three-year-old lease agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and Sandy Hook Partners (SHP) involving the redevelopment of Fort Hancock. Pallone formally requested the investigation in a letter…
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Police bust man for lewdness
LONG BRANCH – A 10-month investigation into reported lewdness acts in Long Branch concluded last week with the arrest of a city man. The Long Branch Police Department arrested and charged Julio Filho Costa, 22, with six counts of lewdness on June 24. According to police, in October 2006 police responded to the area of…
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Oceanfest
PHOTOSBYERIC SUCAR staff July Fourth in Long Branch is marked by Oceanfest, a beachfront celebration of Independence Day. Throngs filled the Promenade, where vendors plied the crowd with savory foods, and costumed characters, stilt walkers and musicians entertained. At top, Tyler Rivera, 7, Long Branch, raises an American flag during this year’s 17th annual Oceanfest.
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Notes Around Town
Renaissance Gardens at Seabrook in Tinton Falls presented dog walker Carol Smith with a plaque this month in recognition of her dedicated effort to keep a friendship going between a resident and the dog he could no longer care for. Smith was hired to walk Louie, a miniature poodle belonging to Glenn Rodman, who was…
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Creating bridges, one bead at a time
Linda DeNicola My Take Linda DeNicolaMy Take There is so much need in Africa, and when I see mothers unable to feed their children it brings me to my knees. So I decided to do something. I decided to sell jewelry for a nonprofit called Bead For Life (BFA). When the box came in the…
