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Despite controversy, council approves commissioner
Attorney’s report finds conflict of interest BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — After sitting through questioning by members of the public, the City Council approved a controversial resolution reappointing a commissioner to the Long Branch Sewerage Authority last week. The appointment of John Brockriede was on the agenda for the Jan. 26 council…
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Quest for truth continues 147 years after Slocum murder
Historical presentation revisits murder and trial BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent On the night of July 14, 1863, in the town of Mechanicsville (now West Long Branch) Abigail Bob Waitt Sr. (l-r), Bob Waitt Jr., Joann Slocum Mazzucca and Arthur T. Green II pose for a portrait following a presentation on the murder of Abigail Slocum…
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Schneider team in place for May 11
Celli is only returning council candidate BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Incumbent Mayor Adam Schneider kicked off his re-election campaign last week at campaign headquarters. Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider (center) poses with his slate of candidates for City Council: (l-r) Kathleen Billings, Alan Menkin, Councilwoman Mary Jane Celli, Joy Bastelli and Michael Sirianni. KENNY…
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Brookdale job fair draws hundreds
Jobs are available, but not all are full time BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Anastasia Davis has been out of work for eight months but is hopeful that her employment status will change sometime soon. Adriane Smith (r), of Long Branch, speaks with Kerry Zukowski, Eatontown, at the U.S. Census Bureau booth during a job…
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Extend economic relief to Social Security beneficiaries
For the first time since 1975, Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. For over three decades,millions ofAmericans have counted on these annual increases to help make ends meet. Particularly in this economic climate, having this extra protection is even more critical for the financial security of the…
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Editor’s column is going after the wrong individuals
This letter is in response to the column “School Districts Face a Moment of Truth” by Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Mark Rosman. I am a relatively new teacher. I changed careers in my late 40’s. Prior to teaching, I worked at a large telecommunications company for many years, earning a very good salary. Now…
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Residents urged to attend meeting on fort reuse plans
Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) has agreed to hold a public meeting regarding Senate bill S-917, which deals with the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. Sen. Beck and I disagree about the benefits of the bill and, based upon the emails, phone calls and letters that I have received to date, my belief that the bill…
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N.J. must preserve fair and just housing policy
Supreme Court decisions over the past 35 years have affirmed and reaffirmed the legal requirement of every community in New Jersey to provide housing that is affordable. As a matter of law, low-wage workers and people of limited means must be given an opportunity to live in any town. The court has been clear in…
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Joseph Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 49, of Howell, died March 5, 2010. He grew up in Little Silver and was a former merchant mariner. Mr. Johnson worked as a boat captain for the Circle Line’s Statue of Liberty Ferry for more than 25 years. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Joanne Morgan Johnson; three sons, Brian J.…
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