Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Voters need to consider tax reform in November
New Jersey tax reform is overdue. How about considering this matter at the forthcoming election in November? New Jersey taxpayers need property tax relief now, especially we seniors. The state income tax remains the only sensible way to balance the New Jersey budget. This issue must be faced and considered now. Delays must end now.…
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University dorm plan disturbs neighbors
School BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer School’s expansion said to be impairing neighbors’ quality of life BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Monmouth University boosters enjoy the pep rally and luau last week before the homecoming game Saturday. The Hawks beat Albany 10-7. Joining in the dancing, from left to right, are Jenny Sklar,…
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Parking problems still plague school
Shortfall worsened by elimination ofspots for additionBY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer Parking problems still plague school by elimination of spots for addition BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer MONMOUTH BEACH — A solution to the parking crunch at the Monmouth Beach School is at least a year away. A bad parking situation at the school got worse…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Robert Hindman Jr. Mr. Hindman, 66, of Monmouth Beach died Oct. 13 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in East Orange, he resided in Cedar Grove and Belleville prior to moving to Monmouth Beach in 1967. Mr. Hindman was president/owner of Robert Hindman Inc., New York City, where he was employed since 1957.…
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Borough’s loss could be county’s gain
Eatontown officials were likely disappointed upon hearing that the Army decided to retain Howard Commons. They shouldn’t be. While the borough will miss out on some potential tax revenue from putting the property into private hands, and will have to find another way to fulfill its affordable housing obligation, having Fort Monmouth designated as the…
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Monmouth University installs new president
Gaffney calls school BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Standing on the grand staircase of Wilson Hall at Monmouth University, Paul G. Gaffney II accepted the charge of the Board of Trustees to lead the college as its seventh president. "Your appointment was the result of a careful…
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Obituaries
Kathryn M. Mulvey Hagerman Obituaries Kathryn M. Mulvey Hagerman Mrs. Hagerman, 95, of Ocean Grove died Oct. 7 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Auburn, N.Y., she resided in Eatontown prior to moving to Ocean Grove seven years ago. Mrs. Hagerman was a senior locksmith at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, from 1942-68. She…
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Your Turn
Your Turn James M. Coleman Jr. Guest Column Public ought to have say in Sandy Hook plan (Open letter to Russel J. Wilson, superintendent, Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area) The National Park Service (NPS) regional director, Marie Rust, signed a finding July 8 that the proposed project by Sandy Hook Partners (SHP) at…
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Committee urges motorists to obey posted speed limits
In an effort to encourage motorists to slow down and observe the residential speed limits in Shrewsbury, the safety campaign "Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25" is under way. It is a community-based effort in conjunction with the mayor, Borough Council, and Shrewsbury Police Department. The response so far has been excellent, and we have formed…
