Category: Atlanticville News
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She gets a kick out of life. Can you dig it?
Upbeat attitude informs jazz singer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Jazz singer Sandy Sasso says she “digs life.”Her strong life force is a gift, as she puts it, that is God-given. “Life is so darn cool! Even the bad things that cross our paths have a purpose. All in all, I…
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Red Cross training for first responders
The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering an intensive first aid course for individuals working as first respondents in emergencies. Teachers, police officers, firefighters, lifeguards and anyone responsible for the safety of others would benefit from this life-saving emergency response course. The training program is comprised of lectures, demonstrations, discussions and…
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‘Art in the Park’
The Long Branch Historical Association held its seventh annual “Art in the Park” show at West End Park on May 29. With part of Brighton Avenue closed for the exhibit, parking was limited in West End. Below, Jameson Irish, New York, looks over artwork from Lloyds Gallery, Red Bank. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Headlight glare an issue in Monmouth U expansion
Objectors BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — No amount of buffering can prevent vehicular headlight glare from streaming into the windows of a Pinewood Avenue home located across the street from where Monmouth University hopes to construct a new, 196-space parking lot, according to an attorney…
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Eatontown honors Petco rescuers
Mayor to responders: BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN –– When Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo looked out at the standing-room-only crowd of firefighters, police, first aid volunteers and other first responders during last week’s Borough Council meeting, he acknowledged the irony of the scenario. “I hope we’re not in…
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City woman charged with identity theft
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — A city woman was arrested last week and is facing charges for allegedly using the identity of another woman. Alejandia Sarminto-Martinez, 27, of Jeroloman Avenue, was arrested on May 18 and was charged with forgery, making false statements to obtain credit cards, and…
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State launches $200K study to rebut BRAC
Patriots Alliance, MU, Brookdale join forces with Codey BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer TRENTON — The Pentagon has underestimated the military value of Fort Monmouth, and the area’s two colleges and a base advocacy group are on board with the state government to prove it. Monmouth University, Brookdale Community…
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Property owner: I’m being shut out of redevelopment
Developer gets third extension to reach deal with city BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer A Long Branch business owner said she has been shut out of the redevelopment process and has been offered far less for her downtown property than it is worth by a developer chosen by the city. Jo-Ann…
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Surf’s up: S.B. water is clean
SUE MORGAN Sen. Frank Lautenberg with Sea Bright Mayor Jo-Ann Kalaka-Adams, Rep. Frank Pallone and other officials. Lautenberg gets bird’s-eye view of clean ocean to kick off beach season BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer As visiting U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg looked out at those assembled on Sea Bright’s boardwalk to mark Friday’s official start…
