Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Coalition asks city for committee on housing
At the beginning of the meeting between the Concerned Citizens Coalition and the city of Long Branch on Dec. 13, both Jacob Jones, director of community and economic development, and Tyrone Garrett, executive director of the LBHA, gave presentations praising the city’s work in providing affordable housing. I have talked with these gentlemen and it…
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Taking the gift of human kindness on the road
SCOTT PILLING staff Beth Ann Clayton of Holiday Express performs at the Cliffwood VFW in Old Bridge. In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for human kindness. This year, the traveling “party” made 51 visits. In preparation for…
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Paintings, mixed media at Trattoria
“Oranges” A collection of original paintings, mixed media, large vibrant oils and small intimate dog portraits by local artist Lisa Marie Hodder is on exhibit at the Front Street Trattoria in Red Bank through Jan. 2. For information, call (908) 309-5989 or e-mail to: [email protected]. “Lolo Lulu” “Mix”
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William G. Smith
Mr. Smith, 58, of Dexter Township, North Lake, Mich., died Dec. 4, 2006, at home. Born in Long Branch, he resided in the Long Branch and West Long Branch area prior to moving to Dexter Township. He was a Michigan sales representative for Henredon, and Ralph Lauren Furniture. He served on the Dexter Township Planning…
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Edward Laurino
Mr. Laurino, 87, of Oceanport, died Dec. 14, 2006, at home. He had been a resident of Oceanport for approximately 20 years. He and his brother co-owned a contracting and excavating business in Oceanport for several years, and Mr. Laurino was still employed in his profession. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was predeceased…
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DOT failed to present bridge alternatives
I’d like to respond to the recent comments and recommendations that were made to your paper by Richard Wells, superintendent of Sandy Hook. Behind the scenes, he appears to be one of the loudest cheerleaders for the demolition of the Highlands-Sea Bright Drawbridge. He speaks of “the best interest of the public” and “the broader…
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Victor “Vic” B. Simmons
Mr. Simmons, 67, of Middletown, died Dec. 4, 2006, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, he resided there, Keansburg, Port-au-Peck, and Rumson prior to relocating to Middletown 28 years ago. He was a carpenter at Shadow Lake Village, Shadow Lake section of Middletown. Prior to that, he was employed at his father’s…
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MTOTSA digs in for ‘good and righteous fight’
In light of recent developments concerning our case — MTOTSA, against the forcible seizures of our homes for the benefit of private developers using the power of eminent domain with the assistance of the Long Branch government — we would like to remind the community that we are fighting this on principle. The Institute for…
