Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Time to clear the air
Time to clear the air So far this year, Gov. James McGreevey has signed more than 140 bills into law. Among those bills were laws to improve highway safety, raise benefits for government employees who retire, repeal the position of state poet laureate, and require shower rails in "certain senior citizen rental units." As amazing…
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Salvation Army asks for help during holiday season
At this time of year, most people focus their thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. Stores are stocked with winter merchandise, decorated trees are on display, and lists are made so no one is forgotten. Yet, there will be many people without a gift, warm clothes or even food on the table. And, there are…
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Committee thanks city for Moss Mile support
What’s happening at the Moss Mile on the Long Branch boardwalk? Lots of things are happening north of the Moss Mile, with the construction at Pier Village. Fortunately, the Moss Mile still remains intact. It’s hard to believe seven years have passed since the dedication of the Moss Mile in October 1996. We of the…
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Scouts thank supporters of food drive
Cub Scout Pack No. 71 would like to thank Oakhurst Brownie Troop No. 917 and all the families who supported the "Scout for Food" drive last weekend, Nov. 15. We were able to donate 2,190 food items to the Lutheran Evangelical Church food pantry of Asbury Park. Jim Blackwood Cubmaster, Pack No. 17 Oakhurst section…
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DaVis extends thanks to Eatontown voters (An open letter to the residents of Eatontown)
DaVis extends thanks to Eatontown voters (An open letter to the residents of Eatontown) Thanks for your vote of confidence – first of all, I would like to sincerely thank all the residents of Eatontown who gave me their vote in this past election Nov. 4. What a great feeling it is to have people…
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Obituaries
Sgt. Warren G. "Bud" Cornell Obituaries Sgt. Warren G. "Bud" Cornell Mr. Cornell, 82, of Eatontown died Oct. 22 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Queens, N.Y., he had resided in Eatontown for the past 46 years. Mr. Cornell was an employee of the Department of Defense Police, Fort Hancock, before his retirement.…
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Your Turn
George MoffattGuest ColumnPlan to commercialize Sandy Hook will cut recreational use in summer Your Turn George Moffatt Guest Column Plan to commercialize Sandy Hook will cut recreational use in summer George Moffatt Guest Column Plan to commercialize Sandy Hook will cut recreational use in summer The National Park Service’s plan to lease former Fort Hancock…
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Your Turn
Joe HornickGuest ColumnBoard Your Turn Joe Hornick Guest Column Board’s latest ruling not the last word on firefighter’s employment Joe Hornick Guest Column Board’s latest ruling not the last word on firefighter’s employment Recent articles have reported the new and puzzling decision by the New Jersey Merit System Board which supports Long Branch’s efforts to…
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Resident says city of Long Branch still has much to improve upon
I beg to differ with all of the claims that the city of Long Branch is improving drastically. It’s one thing to see nice condos being built along Ocean Avenue/Boulevard; however, that does not mean the quality of life in Long Branch is improving for the city’s residents. Nor should it take years for some…
