Category: Atlanticville News
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Wilbur Ray Service Award honorees named
Everyday men and women tirelessly work or volunteer within the community, determined to make a difference in some meaningful way. The Brookdale Community College Wilbur Ray Scholarship Committee honors some of these remarkable individuals each year for their dedicated service in the categories of business, community service, criminal justice, education, government and healthcare. A new…
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Notes Around Town
Stealing Jane plays at a concert at Monmouth University in honor ofCpl. Christopher Cosgrove, who was killed in Iraq. On Saturday, Feb. 24, Temple Beth El, at 301 Monmouth Road, will host a Cafe Night from 8-11 p.m. The event will include an array of cappuccino, espresso, flavored coffee, lattes, hot chocolate and dairy desserts…
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Complaints about RVs may lead to broader rules
Council may permit side yard parking of RVs, boats BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer EATONTOWN – The result of some complaints from residents concerning recreational vehicles parked on residential property may result in broader, rather than stricter, zoning laws for RV and boat owners. At last week’s workshop meeting of the…
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Elberon First Aid needs volunteers
The Long Branch Elberon First Aid Squad is seeking new members. Membership is open to area residents ages 17 and older. Free training will be provided to obtain EMT certification for volunteers, which consists of 120 hours of classes. The Elberon First Aid Squad is the only all-volunteer organization providing emergency response in the city…
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Boro seeks approval of new polling places
County Board of Elections will review change of election venues BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer EATONTOWN – A new plan that moves polling places out of all but one borough school awaits the approval of the Monmouth County Board of Elections (MCBE). Mayor Gerald Tarantolo said Tuesday that the borough, along…
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Councilman succumbs after battle with cancer
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Joseph Questore EATONTOWN – Borough Council-man Joseph Questore, 46, passed away last Sunday after a long battle with cancer. “He was a great person,” said Mayor Gerald Tarantolo Monday, “a great individual, a great father, a great husband, and an outstanding councilman.” Questore is survived by…
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Junior League to host annual Spring Market
On Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will host the second annual Spring Market, a two-day shopping extravaganza at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown. The event will feature 50 premier vendors selling boutique wares. Shopping hours are Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Zoner does about-face; MAC approved
Reopened on technicality, application gets needed five votes BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer An architect’s rendering of Monmouth University’s MACcenter. WEST LONG BRANCH – After reconsidering its initial rejection, the West Long Branch Zoning Board approved Monmouth University’s application to construct a multipurpose sports arena on its campus. It was standing…
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City seeks $220K for Broadway UEZ
Jones: Funds would be used to market, attract business BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – – The City Council has asked the state Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) board to authorize funds for a business development project in the downtown Broadway area. The council approved resolution 21-07 at the Jan.…
