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August programs at the L.B. Free Public Library
As the summer winds down, the Long Branch Public Library Main Library and the Elberon Branch have enough programs to fill up everyone’s calendar. Programs at the Elberon Branch,168 LincolnAve., this month are: “As You Like It,” Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Will be presented outdoors by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Bring…
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10th Italian Festival Aug. 11-15
Volunteers man the pastry booth at last year’s Italian Festival. Volun teers OCE A N TO WNSHI P — The Oce an Township Italian American Association (IAATO) will hold its 34th annual Italian Festival from Aug. 11-15 at Joe Palaia Park, located at Deal and Whalepond roads in Ocean Township. For families, Wednesday, Aug. 11,…
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City Council opts not to adopt code of conduct
Citizens group advocates for open govt., televised meetings BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With four new members and only one meeting under their belts, the Long Branch City Council has decided against introducing an ordinance to rein in conduct during the public comment portion of council meetings. A proposed “code of conduct”…
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All-Women Tourney
Lifeguards compete in the ocean-kayak challenge event during the National Park Service 2010 All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway National Recreation Area on July 28. Lifeguards race toward the surf during the run-swim-run competition. Members of the Ocean City, Md., Beach Patrol cheer on their teammates, during the event, which…
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L.B. UEZ looks to state to release funding
UEZ leaders meet to discuss state of the program BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Amonth into the fiscal year and the state’s Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) have not received funding, and Long Branch’s UEZ director is questioning when the funds will come. Long Branch UEZ Director Jacob Jones said in an interview Monday that the…
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Lifeguard relays
Monmouth County lifeguards compete in the run-swim-run race during the 11th Annual Monmouth County Park System Invitational Surf Relays held at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on July 30. Lifeguards await the start of the competition in which five Monmouth County lifeguard squads competed in six different relay races. Sea Bright lifeguards compete in…
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Advocates laud halt of LNG proposal
ASIG suspends project due to Gulf oil spill fallout BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Ocean advocates are welcoming a decision by Atlantic Sea Island Group to withdraw its proposal to construct Safe Harbor Energy, a 116-acre liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on a manmade island 19.5 miles off the coast of Sea Bright. Clean Ocean…
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Activists: Jobs, programs needed for city’s youth
Residents tell council: Recreation programs are not enough BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ajobs initiative and other programs for city youths are lacking in Long Branch, a group of concerned citizens told the City Council last week. Speaking in turn, members of the ad hoc community group made their points for over an hour during…
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Vintage cycles
James McKenzie, of Lawrence, Kan., dressed in 19th-century garb to take part in a parade of vintage bicycles July 31, one of the events held during the annual meet of the National Wheelmen, a group dedicated to early cycles and their history, held at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. FRANK GALIPO Members of The…
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