Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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In Tuesday’s Board of Education referendum, remember everyone counts in West Long Branch
As a participant in the ad hoc advisory committee that was organized by the Board of Education and a member of the West Long Branch Taxpayers Association, I find it necessary to speak here to explain why this bond referendum as proposed should not be passed. In the past three years, many residents of the…
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United Neighbors thanks to ‘Night Out’ supporters
Tuesday, Aug. 5, United Neighbors Inc. (UNI) hosted its fifth annual Night Out Against Crime in Slocum Park, Long Branch. The tremendous success of the event is due to the support we received from many sources. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who made this possible: Long Branch Public Safety Director…
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Long Branch’s overgrown planters present eyesore
There are a lot of impressive things going on along the Long Branch beachfront as renewal begins. There are even palm trees planted in the sand outside the Ocean Place Hotel for the summer. With all of the complex things in process, it is hard to comprehend why the large cement flower pots along the…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Alfred F. Guzzi Sr. Alfred F. "Fritz" Guzzi Sr., 83, Long Branch died Sept. 4 at Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Guzzi was the owner and operator of Colonial Fuel Service, Long Branch, retiring in 1984. He served with the U.S. Army Air Force during…
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Much to consider on property purchase
Much to consider on property purchase While it is nice to see that the Ocean Township Council wants to be responsive to residents’ concerns, officials must move cautiously regarding any attempt to purchase the 32-acre site of the proposed Ocean Gate retail center. The price tag for such a purchase could well be more than…
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Area beaches shouldn’t be ‘trashed’ during off-season
Sept. 7 was one of those perfect post-summer days — clear blue skies, low humidity and ocean temperatures warmer than they’ve been all year. A perfect beach day for the West End, Long Branch, beachgoers, who had decided that although Labor Day may be the official end of summer, it was too nice a day…
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Thanks to Art in the Park supporters
The Long Branch Historical Association’s fifth annual Art in the Park was held May 25 in West End Park. Art in the Park — which is organized and run by the Long Branch Historical Association — takes six months of planning. The event had to be rescheduled from Saturday due to the weather. Sunday turned…
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Mold problems continue to plague area schools
Officials plan open house at Intermediate School from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday By lindsey siegleStaff Writer Mold problems continue to plague area schools Officials plan open house at Intermediate School from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday By lindsey siegle Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Their kids may not have been in school, but on…
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Schools’ addition to be on ballot
By Sherry conohanStaff Writer By Sherry conohan Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The Board of Education has finally made it official: there will be a referendum, Sept. 30, on a bond issue to construct an addition and make renovations at the borough’s two-school complex. The board voted at its last meeting to put on…
