Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Letters
Redevelopment a moral and ethical issue (An open letter to the Long Branch City Council and mayor) It is time to open your ears, open your minds, open your hearts. It is time to stop this process of so-called redevelopment, to save your reputations and your integrity. What you propose is morally and ethically wrong.…
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Obituaries
Mary C. McFadden O’Sullivan Mrs. O’Sullivan, 61, of Sayreville, died Dec. 14 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. She was employed at Tyler Distribution Co., Monroe, the past 11 years. Mrs. O’Sullivan is survived by a son, Kevin P. O’Sullivan of Sayreville; two daughters, Lynn Somoza of New York City and Erin O’Sullivan…
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See your sisters and brothers; see poverty
Your Turn Melville D. Miller Jr. Guest Column Melville D. Miller Jr. Guest Column We are now into the holidays, which began with Thanksgiving’s opportunity for reflection, gratitude, awareness and celebration. Many will make a special effort to provide some support to those more in need, perhaps volunteering at a food bank or serving a…
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It’s not the thought, it’s the gift that counts
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch It’s Christmastime, and for me the season officially arrived the second I heard that dang dog barking out “Jingle Bells” on the radio. Oh, the unadulterated bliss. The big day is just around the corner, and I’m taking every shortcut available to me. I’m regifting last year’s fruitcake, I’ve…
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Letters
The brutal reality of the black bear hunt On the Web site www.newjerseyhunter.com, hunters shared stories of the bears they had killed during the recent hunting season. One hunter told how he had shot a bear, who, though seriously wounded, picked himself up and ran in terrified flight. The hunter fired again; the force of…
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These homeowners say they’re getting robbed
Coda Greg Bean If you think we’re making progress eradicating organized crime, you probably ought to take a look at Long Branch, N.J., where there are plenty of people who’d argue the city fathers have turned municipally organized crime into an art form. Recently, the city took its first legal step in condemning 11 of…
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Obituaries
Rose R. DeBartolis Beaver Mrs. Beaver, 80, of Long Branch, died Dec. 1 at home following a battle with cancer. Born in Newark, she was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. Mrs. Beaver was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Long Branch Community Club and the Long Branch Policemen’s…
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They’re asking: Where is that kid’s mother?
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch Is there anything in the world more precious than a smartly outfitted child sporting freshly pressed pants, polished sneakers and a look that is topped off with a crisp, neatly trimmed hairdo? As everyone knows, behind every handsomely dressed child is a woman with fashion sense. Behind every baseball…
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