Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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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
Nicolena Caroline "Lee" Scarano Obituaries Nicolena Caroline "Lee" Scarano Mrs. Scarano, 95, of Newark died April 17 at Alameda Care Center, Perth Amboy. Born in Newark, she resided in Long Branch prior to returning to Newark. She was employed in the accounting department at Montclair State Teachers College for 12 years, retiring in 1985 to…
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Pallone should back up his words with action
Pallone should back up his words with action Congressman Frank Pallone has signaled a change in his position on plans for privatization of the Fort Hancock buildings on Sandy Hook. On Saturday he stated unequivocally that he is against putting the buildings in the hands of a private for-profit operation, Sandy Hook Partners. Now it…
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Stominski goes on record to defend spendingEdward J. StominskiGuest Column Your Turn Stominski goes on record to defend spending Edward J. Stominski Guest Column Stominski goes on record to defend spending Edward J. Stominski Guest Column For 30 years I have been in public life as a mayor and as a freeholder. I’ve fought long…
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Partnership will preserve long, proud history of Fort Hancock
As your readers know, I fully support the public-private partnership between the National Park Service and Sandy Hook Partners to rehabilitate 36 National History Landmark buildings at Fort Hancock. As mayor of Red Bank, I am keenly aware of the efforts it takes to rehabilitate and revitalize a community. And, that is the goal of…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Kyriakos Vretakos Kyriakos Vretakos Mr. Vretakos, 90, of Miramar, Fla., died April 22 at Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, Fla. Born in Greece, he resided in Queens, N.Y., and Ocean for 19 years before moving to Miramar one year ago. He was the owner of Bay Crest Restaurant, Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, N.Y., for…
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Developer’s plan never right for fort
Developer’s plan never right for fort Brad Campbell is right about the need for the National Park Service to end its agreement with Sandy Hook Partners regarding the buildings of Fort Hancock. He is, however, wrong about the reason. Campbell, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, says his problem with the plan is its…
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Barbara DeMarcoGuest ColumnMonmouth Park Your Turn Barbara DeMarco Guest Column Monmouth Park’s role in the community makes it deserving of support Barbara DeMarco Guest Column Monmouth Park’s role in the community makes it deserving of support As the local newspaper for the many people who work, patronize, profit, and enjoy Monmouth Park and its many…
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Stuart ChaifetzGuest ColumnHunting in parks is perilous and irresponsible Your Turn Stuart Chaifetz Guest Column Hunting in parks is perilous and irresponsible Stuart Chaifetz Guest Column Hunting in parks is perilous and irresponsible On March 23, I met with the Monmouth County Park System staff in regard to the planned opening of nine county parks…
