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Protesters right to blame Wall Street
Talk show host Judy Franco, FM101.5, blasted the protesters of Wall Street, indicating that they did not know what or why they were protesting, and that they should be protesting Washington (D.C.) instead of Wall Street. Maybe she does not know that Wall Street is the one institution that symbolizes all of the legal and…
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Eatontown to join county Grow Monmouth initiative
Program aims to help towns retain businesses and foster their growth BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Write r Members of the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development sat down with members of the Eatontown Economic Development Advisory Committee on Sept 12 to discuss Grow Monmouth, a new business incentive program. Grow Monmouth will create a long-term,…
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Eatontown resolves conflict in mobile home ordinances
Boro code and land use ordinances show multiple conflicts on mobile homes BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council has taken the first step in a two-step process regarding conflicts in two ordinances governing mobile homes. During its regular meeting Oct. 12, the council passed an ordinance amending the mobile home section…
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Incumbents, challengers in race for Eatontown Boro Council
Dennis J. Connelly (R): I am a lifelong resident of Eatontown and retired as a Eatontown police officer after serving more than 25 years. I am currently employed as a private security coo rdinator and restaurant mana g eme n t consultant. As a councilman for the past three years, I have served as police…
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City looks to join county solar project
Long Branch scraps initial plans to join with partners for solar energy initiative BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Long Branch is hoping it’s better late than never with regard to joining a county solar program involving multiple municipalities and school districts. During the Oct. 11 City Council meeting, council President Michael Sirianni announced publicly that the…
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Matt Scheffler (l-r), Samantha Ruth and Armando Acevedo, members of the Long Branch High School marching band, perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the All-Shore Marching Band Festival held at Long Branch High School on Oct. 13. More photos, page 34 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Big plays dominate as Redbirds edge Warriors
Colin’s FG the difference in 31-28 win BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Allentown High School quarterback Nick Palladino throws a pass over the onrushing New Egypt defensive linemen during the Oct. 14 game in New Egypt. The Redbirds knocked the Warriors from the undefeated ranks with a thrilling 31-28 victory. Left: Allentown running back Frank…
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Volunteers sought to help with taxes
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers in Monmouth County to help taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2011 tax returns. According to a press release, volunteers do not need to be anAARPmember or a retiree to participate, nor do they need prior tax…
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business briefs
The 26th annual Athena Award luncheon hosted by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will be held on Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan. The international Athena Award recognizes an individual for business or professional accomplishments, for community service, and especially for mentoring others and providing a role model…
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