Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Board members extend appreciation, gratitude
We would like to take this opportunity to thank family, friends and community members who were so supportive during our recent bid for re-election to the Long Branch Board of Education. We were truly overwhelmed by the support we received and wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude. We are very proud of the…
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Obituaries
James W. Hamilton Obituaries James W. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton, 42, of Red Bank/Middletown died on April 1 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in Belleville and formerly resided in Union Beach before moving to Middletown. Mr. Hamilton was employed as a chef at Jakeabob’s Restaurant, Union Beach. He attended the Culinary Institute…
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Sandy Hook is not a community in need of revitalization
In his recent letter to The Hub, Edward McKenna Jr., the mayor of Red Bank, makes a point of the fact that he is "keenly aware of the efforts that it takes to rehabilitate and revitalize a community" (emphasis added). However, it appears the mayor is incapable of differentiating between a "community" and national parkland.…
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No end of paying for parkway in sight
No end of paying for parkway in sight When campaigning for governor in 2001, Democratic candidate James McGreevey talked about eliminating tolls on the Garden State Parkway by 2007. McGreevey did not seem to have much conviction about actually eliminating tolls, however. Pressure by Republican Bret Schundler — who said he would eliminate the parkway’s…
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Obituaries
Rose A. Pable Legath Obituaries Rose A. Pable Legath Mrs. Legath, 74, of West Long Branch died May 11 at Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va. She resided in Clifton prior to moving to West Long Branch. Mrs. Legath was a communicant of St. Jerome’s Roman Catholic Church, West Long Branch. She was predeceased by her…
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Chairwoman thanks supporters of Save Sandy Hook
To all those that attended, donated to and worked so hard to make Save Sandy Hook’s May 1 first fund-raiser a very successful event, the board of trustees extends its sincere appreciation and many thanks for your efforts to help save Sandy Hook. More than 100 enthusiastic guests came out for this event and were…
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Your Turn
George A. Castro IIGuest ColumnCommissioner praises nomination of Rivera-Soto to state Supreme Court Your Turn George A. Castro II Guest Column Commissioner praises nomination of Rivera-Soto to state Supreme Court George A. Castro II Guest Column Commissioner praises nomination of Rivera-Soto to state Supreme Court The nomination of Roberto A. Rivera-Soto to the state Supreme…
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Obituaries
Marilyn Binger Measure Obituaries Marilyn Binger Measure Mrs. Measure, 71, of Neptune City died April 29, at her daughter’s home in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Born in Oakhurst, she resided there prior to moving to Neptune City 13 years ago. She was employed at the Ocean Township Board of Education for more than…
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Mayors hear other side of fort story, sort of
Mayors hear other side of fort story, sort of The deck may have been stacked against them, but at least the opponents of Sandy Hook Partners plan to redevelop and reuse the buildings of Fort Hancock were able to get in the game. On Saturday, for the first time, members of Save Sandy Hook, an…
