Category: Atlanticville News
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Campers star under the Big Top
Kids learn, perform circus skills at Seashore Day Camp event BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – Many children have watched the breathtaking and gravity-defying stunts of circus performers under the Big Top, but campers at the Seashore Day Camp were able to become the stars of the show last…
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New fort panel to meet tomorrow night
Public can attend first meeting of nine-member group at Gibbs Hall BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN – The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority is scheduled to report for its mission tomorrow evening. The first official meeting of the newly formed authority is set for 7 p.m. tomorrow at Fort…
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PHOTOSBYCHRISKELLY staff Clockwise from top: Sun, sea and sand are the perfect backdrop for Oceanfest, the city of Long Branch’s July Fourth celebration held at the beachfront. Sand sculptor John Gowdy, of Galloway, works on a giant K-9-themed sculpture Phil Rizzo, of Howell, performs with the band Four of a Kind. Zeppole, a festival favorite,…
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In path of redevelopment, restaurant moves again
Pearl of the Sea will open on Broadway in early August BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH – Pearl of the Sea restaurant on Ocean Boulevard will open at a new location on Broadway next month, the second time the eatery will have to move to make way for the…
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Oceanfest ’06
PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top left: Peter Tactikos and Jen Hoagland of Highlands have caricatures drawn by artist Sara Olson of New York. Sand sculptor Jim Richardson works on a giant cityscape. The traditional culmination of Oceanfest festivities is a spectacular fireworks display visible for miles along the shore. Darnell Tyler struggles to…
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Ft. Hancock developer gets another extension
Citing litigation, park service gives developer more time BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent SANDY HOOK — The National Park Service has granted another one-year extension to a Rumson developer to show proof that he has the financial ability to renovate 36 or more buildings for commercial use at historic Fort Hancock on Sandy…
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Notes
Long Branch lifeguards were given safety equipment at a presentation on July 2 at West End Beach. The equipment was made possible through funds raised at last summer’s first Ray Licata Memorial Swim. The swim raised $10,000, which was donated to the Long Branch Department of Recreation for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle and…
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Shevell will continue as vice chair of NJ Transit
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Myron “Mike” Shevell LONG BRANCH — Myron “Mike” Shevell has been reappointed to serve as vice chairman of the NJ Transit Board of Directors. Shevell, a city resident, has been a member of the board since 1995 and began serving as vice chairman in 1999, according…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Stiltwalker Ben Lipman, North Plainfield, practices the delicate art of juggling above the crowd attending Oceanfest, the city of Long Branch’s beachfront Fourth of July celebration. For more pictures, see pages 28 and 29.
