Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Obituaries
Frances Presti Obituaries Frances Presti Frances Presti, 36, of Neptune died Oct. 29 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Hazlet, she resided there prior to moving to Neptune two years ago. She held a master’s degree. She was a member the Bayshore Women’s Softball League for many years. She was predeceased by her…
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Voters need answers before giving theirs
Long Branch city and school officials certainly have their work cut out for them as they try to sell voters on the city and school district’s need for a swimming pool. There are many questions voters have a right to have answers to before they decide to spend $13.2 million — first and foremost being…
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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…
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Director gives tips to avoid collisions with animals
Autumn is a peak time for vehicle collisions with wild animals, resulting in driver and passenger injuries, property damage, and fatal injuries for millions of animals nationwide. The Humane Society of the United States offers the following advice to keep you and your fellow travelers safe this season: • Dwindling daylight hours mean more cars…
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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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Rte. 35 tunnel idea worth digging into
Rte. 35 tunnel idea worth digging into No one can accuse Eatontown resident Theresa Irwin of thinking small. At a meeting of the borough Planning Board to pass judgment on a downtown redevelopment plan, Irwin stood up and suggested putting Route 35 underground as it passes through that part of the borough. Whether spontaneous or…
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Public urged to vote yes on public question three to protect our environment
During the last two years, New Jersey has suffered from a drought and severe flooding – events which resulted in spoiled crops, water supply emergencies and damaged property throughout the state. Public question No. 3 will help our state, county and local governments lessen the impact of future droughts and floods by providing the funds…
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Wife of stricken Long Branch firefighter extends her thanks
On Aug. 30, I received the worst phone call a firefighter’s wife could — or for that matter, anyone could — receive. My husband, James "Jimmy" Cook, was at Monmouth Medical Center with chest pains. I would like to thank Lt. Doug Rowell for the promptness of his phone call to me and for staying…
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BBBS extends thanks to golf classic supporters
On behalf of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County Board of Trustees, we wish to thank the 225 golfers, sponsors and prize donators who participated in the 14th annual golf classic held at Spring Lake Golf Club Sept. 25. The fun and games were all in support of the "Little Moments, Big Magic"…
