Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Arcadian Chorale premieres lost cantata
For many, the delight of the holiday season lies in the surprises that it brings: festive decorations, special foods, and of course, presents. Laura Itzkowitz The Arcadian Chorale, under the direction of Marina Alexander, will bring to New Jersey audiences the gift of a musical first, singing the premiere of Georg Philipp Telemann’s cantata “Sing…
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Rock the halls!
Upstairs opera, downstairs rock. On a recent afternoon, those were the sounds coming from the Count Basie Theatre’s Cool School classes. In the Basie studio space, aspiring opera singers attended a master class with Michael Capasso, general director for Dicapo Opera Theatre. The 90- minute workshop allowed students to perform opera selections and be critiqued.…
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Officials seek ideas for old school building
Board of Ed. says Old Oakhurst School is in need of repair BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP – The town’s Board of Education is accepting proposals from the public on future plans for the historic Oakhurst School building on Monmouth Road. The more than 100-year-old building currently houses the school district’s administrative offices…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Lucy McGraith rehearses for last weekend’s production by the Westwood Players Ensemble at Long Branch High School. The troupe performed several selections, including “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Gift of the Magi.”
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Coda
Here’s a gift idea that is wheely, wheely practical GREG BEAN Idon’t know about you, but I’ve reached the point in my life where I’ve got pretty much everything I need, and with a few exceptions, so does my wife. This is a pleasant circumstance for the two of us empty-nesters. We’re content, we live…
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State education program supports biotechnology
Mon U. professor to serve as director of biotech educator’s group BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH – Monmouth University was awarded a portion of a $5.1 million grant to be used to ignite a biotechnology education program in the state. The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant from the U.S.…
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Red State/Blue State
A case of entrapment: so close and yet so far DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Our readers…
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Ferraina congratulates L.B. football team
(Open letter to Long Branch High School football team) Iwant to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you. It was with great pride that I attended Sunday’s game at Rutgers University. You worked hard and deserved to play in such a great stadium against another great team. Thank you for working so hard to…
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Health insurance industry must work together
In every town in Monmouth County – to every community across the country – the issue of spiraling health insurance premiums is of paramount concern. With each annual renewal, employers are forced into a quandary: to continually decide if they will pay an increased premium or figure out what benefits will be reduced or eliminated…
