Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Marie S. Tanelli Mercuro
Mrs. Mercuro, 78, of Monmouth Beach, died May 7, 2008, at home. She was a bookkeeper for New Jersey Poultry, Newark. Prior to that, she was employed in accounting at New Jersey Bell, Newark. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Mercuro in 2003; and a brother, Frank. She is survived by several nieces, nephews,…
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Stop bridge project and conduct investigation
We have the utmost respect for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and theWorldWar I Doughboy monument. We are happy that it is out of harm’s way, in a safe place in the VFW backyard, where a watchful eye will be upon it as the NJDOT proceeds with their plans to erect the fixed span…
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Pallone thanked for efforts for diabetes program
Nearly 21 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes, one of the nation’s most debilitating and deadly diseases. Each year, it costs the United Statesmore than $174 billion and an estimated $5.8 billion in New Jersey alone. Last year, Rep. Pallone played an important role in enacting a one-year extension of the…
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Artist to exhibit work
MONMOUTH BEACH – Oakhurst artist Pat Halsey will exhibit her paintings at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center from June 4-21. An artist’s reception is planned to be held 6-8 p.m. June 13 at OceanAvenue center. The public is invited to attend the event. Halsey’s show, called “What’sHappening Now!” is a display of oil paintings of…
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Students urge public to stop ocean pollution
Student Ocean Advocates present exhibit to highlight efforts BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer DANIEL HOWLEY High school students from Monmouth County participate in the Student Ocean Advocates program at the Eatontown Community Center on May 21. EATONTOWN – A group of Monmouth County students gathered last week to highlight their ongoing efforts to educate the…
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School employees ask board for new contract
Fourth negotiations meeting planned to be held June 10 BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Employees of the township school district, who are working under the terms of an expired contract, asked the school board to sit at the table and see if progress can be made on reaching an agreement for a…
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Graduation
Top:Manalapan’s ToniMusto and BrittneyAustin, of Ewing, share an umbrella as they get ready to walk in the 2008 Monmouth University commencement exercise at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel May 20. Above: A graduate of Monmouth University in West Long Branch writes a message on her cap. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff CHRIS KELLY staff…
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Your Turn
Support school choice and keep tax dollars Jerry Cantrell Guest Column For some time I have watched the weekly report on education editorials come and go, but this one struck a nerve, and as a taxpayer and the president of the New Jersey Taxpayers Association, I must respond. While I have nothing but respect for…
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Robert Alan Esposito
Mr. Esposito, 72, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died May 18, 2008, at St Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. He was the proprietor of Esposito’s Fish Market, Oakhurst, retiring two years ago. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dolores Mary Wilczewski Esposito; two nephews; and a niece.…
