Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Obituaries
Raymond George Patterson Sr. Mr. Patterson, 75, of Palm Coast, Fla., and formerly of Red Bank, died April 16 in Palm Coast. Born in Red Bank, he and his twin brother were the first set of twins born at Riverview Hospital, Red Bank. Mr. Patterson was a police officer in Red Bank for 32 years,…
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Charges taint long history of service
Mr. Monmouth County. A founding father of Brookdale Community College. Local Republican Party icon. Corrupt politician? What a difference a couple of weeks made for the reputation of Harry Larrison, a man whose term of service on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders dated back to Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency. Upon his retirement from the…
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Ranch development and roadway raise questions
Your turn Arleen Mavorah Guest Column Arleen Mavorah Guest Column The “private street” being developed by Park Avenue Estates off Elberon Avenue is required to access my garage and side entrance. For almost 50 years the house that stands on this lot has gained access in this way. Back in November, when all other attempts…
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They’re riding a fast track to Nowhereville
Greg Bean Coda Coda Say you’re having lunch in almost any Monmouth County restaurant — Freehold, Tinton Falls, Marlboro, Manalapan, it doesn’t really matter — and see a couple of shady-looking guys in the parking lot passing a paper bag. Do you: • Assume it’s a pair of winos sharing a bottle of Mad Dog…
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Letters Persistence of police, firefighters paid off This is a belated note of thanks to the members of the Long Branch fire department and the police force who came to our rescue on the evening of Easter Sunday, March 27. My husband and I had gone out to dinner and upon returning at about 7:30…
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Community invited to new A.A. Anastasia School
Grades 3-5 school is one of four to be built in city BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff The Long Branch school district will hold an open house for the community May 11 to unveil the new A.A. Anastasia School on Seventh Avenue. LONG BRANCH — The…
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Letters
Anti-pollution group urges passage of smoke-free act The years of brainwashing and rhetoric from the tobacco companies still have some people thinking that secondhand smoke is no more than a nuisance — it’s not. It’s a deadly poison. As soon as it’s inhaled, secondhand smoke causes immediate body chemistry changes. It causes change in the…
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School board accepts Collins’ retirement
Suspended music teacher may be eligible for two state pensions BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — The 35-year career of suspended Memorial School music teacher John J. Collins has come to an unceremonious end. Without fanfare or discussion, the newly reorganized Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday…
