Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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State needs to get off fence on cell phone ban
State needs to get off fence on cell phone ban A statewide ban on the use of hand-held cell phones by the operators of motor vehicles went into effect in New Jersey on July 1 and replaces the laws enacted by officials in several municipalities that have heretofore addressed the issue. With Marlboro leading the…
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Freeholders only paying lip service to public input on issue of hunting in county parks
I attended the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders meeting May 27 and was appalled by the manner in which this meeting was conducted by Theodore Narozanick. It is quite apparent the purpose of this and other meetings on the proposed deer hunt is to simply fulfill legal obligations to hold public meetings — not to…
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‘Dad’ inspires letter writer to voice opinion
My thoughts about redevelopment in Long Branch are now public. For those who think I enjoy having such a letter to the editor published, you are dead wrong. It is embarrassing at best, and brings retaliation at worse. Like most people, I would much rather hide in the anonymity of my personal life. Yet on…
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Niemann’s reform ‘same as the old boss’
Niemann’s reform ‘same as the old boss’ Frederick Niemann has successfully led a campaign to replace the leadership of the Monmouth County Republican Party. One of the arguments for needing to do so was desire to get rid of all the backroom politics and control — it was time to renew the party and how…
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City would do well by ending redevelopment tyranny on July Fourth
The government’s taking of people’s homes so new homes can be built for richer people is unjust and un-American. This July Fourth, the city of Long Branch is hosting a celebration of America’s birthday on its promenade. At the same time, the city is denying America’s promise of "liberty and justice for all" to the…
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Obituaries
John H. Wellman Obituaries John H. Wellman Mr. Wellman, 58, of Long Branch died June 17 at home. He resided in Rumson before moving to Long Branch 20 years ago. He was employed at West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, for several years. Mr. Wellman was employed with Teamsters Local No. 815, Englewood Cliffs. He was a…
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Your Turn
Carole BalmerGuest ColumnStanley Coleman Your Turn Carole Balmer Guest Column Stanley Coleman ‘sensibly prudent,’ says mayor Carole Balmer Guest Column Stanley Coleman ‘sensibly prudent,’ says mayor Does anyone really know what will be the real fate for the Fort Hancock structures and the precious natural resources that are unique to Sandy Hook? In the four…
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Obituaries
Ronald C. Granit Obituaries Ronald C. Granit Mr. Granit, 64, of Point Pleasant Beach died May 24 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. He was born and raised in Long Branch. Mr. Granit was a former employee at Earle Naval Weapons Station, Colts Neck, and Navesink Country Club, Navesink section of Middletown. He is survived by…
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Ad about fort wrong in more ways than one
Ad about fort wrong in more ways than one Last week, four supporters of the National Park Service’s plan to lease buildings at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook to a private concern paid for a half-page advertisement in the Asbury Park Press to attack those who oppose the plan and restate their own reasons for…
