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Lifeguard protection should be available daily
My compliments to Long Branch for extending hours of lifeguard protection on weekends. People who would otherwise swim with no protection will now be far safer and tragedies will no doubt be averted. Perhaps Long Branch will consider expanding the extended hours daily. From a national perspective, the Jersey Shore’s beach management approach is unique…
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Brookdale’s new president promises change
Prosecutor says investigation ongoing following Burnham’s guilty plea to theft, misconduct BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Maureen Murphy On July 24, as new Brookdale President Maureen Murphy began her fourth week on the job at the college’s Lincroft campus, her predecessor was less than 20 miles away, pleading guilty to official misconduct and theft charges…
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Officials oppose bill exempting private colleges from land-use laws
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Local officials are taking their opposition to a bill that would exempt private colleges and universities from the provisions of local land use law to the New Jersey State Assembly. The controversial legislation, S 1534 and A 2586, would grant private colleges and universities the same…
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Community at heart of Ocean Twp. Italian Festival
Festivalgoers enjoy the Italian foods, rides, games and entertainment at last year’s Township of Ocean Italian Festival. ERIC SUCAR staff OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Organizing and presenting the 36th Annual Township of Ocean Italian Festival is a labor of love for the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO), whose members are the driving…
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Fundraiser to benefit restoration of Church of the Presidents
LONG BRANCH — A cocktail reception fundraiser will be held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Ocean Beach Club, 1035 Ocean Ave., to benefit the restoration of the Church of the Presidents. The historic church is the last remaining building associated with the seven presidents who vacationed in Long Branch during…
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Two-week crackdown will target motorists driving while drunk
EATONTOWN — Law enforcement officers will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the summer 2012 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Beginning Aug. 17 and running through Sept. 3, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.…
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WLB school board to reconsider shared superintendent position
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer The West Long Branch Public School District Board of Education has decided to revisit the possibility of sharing a superintendent with the Shore Regional High School District as a cost saver for the district. In a 4-3 vote, members of the board approved a motion during the July 31 meeting…
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Clearwater festival theme: ‘Watching Over Mother Earth’
Annual festival being held on Aug. 11 in Sunset Park BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Clockwise from top: The Circle of Song is a tradition at the annual Clearwater Festival. Visitors study one of the environmental exhibits. A butterfly alights on a young girl’s hand in the butterfly tent, a favorite with children. FILE PHOTOS…
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