Category: Atlanticville News
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Study of police dept. calls for restructuring
Unredacted study suggests need for more officers BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A much anticipated study of the township police department calls for a new organizational structure. “There are no recommendations for the police staff,” David Kochel, township manger, said in a Dec. 2 interview. The study of…
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City acts to save tract as parkland
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — Long Branch will pay $3.45 million for 12 acres of land in response to public outcry for more parks, Business Administrator Howard H. Woolley said. “We are a city not blessed with a lot of open, usable space,” Woolley said. “It was imperative…
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Notes
The Long Branch Coalition of Condominium Associations will sponsor an informational program on Saturday at the Italian American Memorial Association at 195 West End Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will include discussion of the following topics; widening of the boardwalk, beach access at the end of Avery Street, changes in the vehicular…
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Eatontown Historical Museum reopens doors
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — Believe it or not, in the days long before malls and megashopping centers, local citizens celebrated the holidays with music, decorations and food, yet in a much simpler, less hurried way. On Sunday, borough residents are invited to get a taste of…
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Union Ave. apartment search leads to arrests
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — Four individuals are facing charges after a Union Avenue apartment was searched by city police officers Nov. 12. The Detective Bureau and the Community Response Unit executed a search warrant at the residence at approximately 5:43 p.m. Police officers seized approximately 1 ounce…
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A host of voices celebrate the holiday season
Monmouth County offers enough variety to fit all musical tastes BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Whether it’s secular or sacred, contemporary or traditional, Monmouth County’s choral groups offer holiday concerts for a wide variety of musical tastes. Most music lovers consider Handel’s “Messiah” an essential part of the season. The Monmouth Civic Chorus…
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Woman charged with child endangerment
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — A city mother was arrested after her child was found alone in the parking lot of the apartment complex they live in on Saturday night, according to police reports. The woman, who lives on Atlantic Avenue, was arrested on Nov. 27 at approximately…
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Sociology of Sport will be topic of college course
Sports are a major part of society, captivating human interest and initiating a variety of activities. A significant amount of leisure time is devoted to participating in or viewing sports and now, at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, students can study the field from a sociological perspective. The Sociology of Sport is a new course to…
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Applying to college ‘ain’t what it used to be’
Students now applying to a greater number of schools BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Today’s high school students face a greater challenge in getting into the colleges of their choice, and as a result involvement in extracurricular activities is more important than ever. College applicants looking to follow…
