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Condo owners oppose tax abatements
Members claim tax breaks fail to attract new ratables BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — By an unofficial count, the entire membership of the Long Branch Coalition of Condominium Associations (LBCC) voted for an end to the city’s practice of granting tax abatements to developers. As the Oct. 14 LBCC meeting was ending,…
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Wolves visit the library
Clockwise from above: Howling Woods Farm volunteer Kymberli Morris performs a trick with 5-year-old gray wolf Takoda during a visit to the West Long Branch Library on Oct. 20. One of the wolves from Howling Woods Farm, Jackson, that visited the library starred in the film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Children of all ages take turns…
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Eatontown to observe Veterans Day
American Legion Post 325 of Eatontown will sponsor Veterans Day services at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Veterans Plaza, (Wampum Park), located on Main Street (Route 35), Eatontown. The guest speaker is Lt. Col. James P. Ross, product manager for Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, Fort Monmouth. A graduate of West Point…
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Pier designs narrowed to three options
Mayor sees project making city a transportation hub BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Although the funding has not been secured and the permits are not in place, Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider said he is excited about the different options the city has for the planned pier and ferry terminal. Renderings of three design options…
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Students, courtyard blossom at Memorial School
Memorial Grows Green project aims to revitalize school courtyard BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Students with pitcher-size, graduated cylinders, symbolizing the project’s scientific background, watered plants newly installed by their classmates in the courtyard of Memorial School on Oct. 21 as part of the Memorial Grows Green project. Above: Amanda Curtis (c) and Samantha Bradley,…
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Opinions differ on court’s decision on fort plan
Advocates see impact as more housing; Sen. Beck says plan may not change BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Housing advocates and local legislators disagree about the impact of an appellate court decision that invalidates the housing portion of the Fort Monmouth reuse plan. The Fair Share Housing Center, Cherry Hill, appealed adoption of the Fort…
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The Shore Regional High School field hockey squad celebrates after winning the Shore Conference Tournament championship game against Freehold Borough High School held at Rumson-Fair Haven High School in Rumson on Oct. 28. The Blue Devils beat Freehold Borough by a score of 2-1. ERIC SUCAR staff
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business briefs •••
Leonard Allen, West Long Branch, has been named vice president and branch manager of the Lakewood branch of Harmony Bank, with headquarters in Jackson. His duties include managing the Lakewood branch and developing business and community relations, among other responsibilities. Prior to joining Harmony Bank, Allen was second vice president and community banking manager for…
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