Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Keshish settles in as new school superintendent
As top educator, she aims to build a ‘learning community’ BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer Elizabeth Keshish WEST LONG BRANCH – To the district’s newest top educator, good things do come in small packages. The small package in this case is West Long Branch’s two-building, K-8 district, which allows teachers and…
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On the road in pursuit of the spirit of New Jersey
‘Driving Jersey’ aims to define the state through stories of its residents BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Steve Rogers of Red Bank plans to travel the state, stopping to record the unique stories of people he encounters. To paraphrase a former governor, New Jersey and the automobile are “perfect together.” Whether it’s the…
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State should continue to monitor racial profiling
About eight years ago, the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) adopted the mission of eliminating racial profiling by state and local police. After two public hearings where many citizens described their experiences of racial profiling, the Monmouth County Prosecutor, at the request of the MCHRC, issued a policy statement to all Monmouth County police…
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Ask gov. for eminent domain moratorium
We need a moratorium in New Jersey.Nothing has changed; our local government continues to forge forward with takings of private property for private gain. Our courts continue to rule in favor of these municipalities, because the statutes give them the power to wipe us out. The state statutes are failing 85 percent of the people…
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New Jersey was once a great place to live
We the people of New Jersey can no longer afford the debts one politician owes another politician. The time for change is now! Politicians must reckon with the fact that they, as chosen representatives, are elected “to do the will of the people.” The voters must reckon with the fact that they can begin to…
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In the Arts
The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch will present another exciting Broadway Backlot concert and barbecue with Accelerator, Riffsurfers, and Maybe Pete! on Saturday. The three bands have played some of the coolest venues in Jersey and now get to add SICA’s parking lot to that list. Come out for a night…
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In the Arts
New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch presents Gino DiIorio’s unique love story, “Apostasy.” Susan G. Bob, Evander Duck Jr. and Natalie Wilder star in the play about a middle-age Jewish businesswoman who reaches a crossroads in life and turns to a charismatic evangelist for guidance. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.…
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Kochansky exhibit at McKay Gallery
“Self-portrait” A collection of vibrant drawings, paintings and sculpture that highlight the audacious artistic spirit and quirky sense of humor of the late artist John Kochansky, will open today at McKay Imaging Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. An opening reception for “John Kochansky: The 2nd Memorial Exhibition and Fundraiser” will be held 7-10 p.m.…
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Vibrant vintage posters are gallery hallmark
Inheritance Gallery in Red Bank specialty is original poster art BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff Max Bernstein’s Inheritance Gallery in Red Bank has carved out a niche by specializing in rare vintage posters. If there is a small furry dog sitting on the windowsill at the Inheritance Gallery,…
