Category: Atlanticville News
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L.B. police sergeant a rookie on the film set
Coaching actors on set turns into film debut for L.B. cop BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Long Branch Police Officer Sgt. Frank Rizzuto (r), acts in a scene in the short film “Bust” with Dan Lauria (l), who played the father in the television show, “The Wonder Years.” LONG BRANCH —…
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State, local history will be on display at library
History buffs are awaiting with great anticipation their annual trip to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters to celebrate Archives and History Day. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is an opportunity for both young and…
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Housing authority focusing on children
Program encourages city youth to stay in school, aim high BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — Children living in public housing learned a valuable lesson last weekend with some help from the Long Branch Housing Authority. “Know What It Takes,” was introduced on Saturday by the housing authority for…
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A knowing glance
FARRAH MAFFAI staff Jahni Morris, 6, listens during the Long Branch Housing Authority educational program “Know What It Takes” that focuses on education, college and career goals on Saturday.
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Smart Growth grant sought for redevelopment planning
BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough has completed an application to the state Department of Community Affairs for a Smart Growth grant to help fund the second phase of planning for redevelopment in the downtown district, according to Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo. Tarantolo said at the Sept. 8…
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Rail proponents press on with call to build MOM
Plan has support in Monmouth, Ocean; stiff foes in Middlesex BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Members of the Central Jersey Rail Coalition are seeking additional support for the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line. The MOM line — which is one of several regional rail lines being studied by NJ Transit…
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Council considers new building on Poplar Avenue
Smaller facility would reduce cost by $1 million BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council is considering constructing a new building on the site of the old borough hall at 95 Poplar Ave. to house the police department, court administration, construction and zoning offices, rather than…
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Riddle resigns council seat to move to Ocean Twp.
Family obligations drive decision made with BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer Family obligationsdrive decision made with ‘deep regret’BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — After nearly 13 years on the borough’s governing body, Republican Councilman Charles L. Riddle has submitted his resignation — “with deep regret” — as of Oct. 1. In announcing his resignation at…
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Poetry Festival revives city’s tradition as cultural center
State BY KATHY HALL Correspondent State’s prominent poets will be on hand for workshops, readingsBY KATHY HALLCorrespondent RYAN BARNETT ‘Everything is regional,” according to the opening line of Robert Pinsky’s poem “Long Branch, New Jersey.” Pinsky, a Long Branch native and former United States poet laureate, could have been describing the New Jersey poetry scene.…
