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Developer unveils plans for Beachfront No. II
Single-family, town homes to be constructed BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The developer of Beachfront North Phase II in Long Branch unveiled plans last week for development of the MTOTSA neighborhood that call for single-family homes and townhomes to be interspersed among the existing homes residents fought so hard to hold onto. After years of…
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The Long Branch High School wrestling team, known as the Green Wave, celebrates after defeating West Deptford, 37-19, in the Central Jersey Group II final on Feb. 14 at the Ritacco Center in Toms River. For more photos, see page 20 and www.gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Resident advocates for sex education
Let’s welcome the teaching of sex education when it is offered at local schools. Teenage pregnancies have increased for the first time in a decade, according to a study recently released by the Guttmacher Institute. This goes hand in hand with an alarming rate of sexually transmitted infections among young people. One out of two…
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Even in snowstorms, EMS volunteers are there to help
It’s been said that volunteer EMS [emergency medical service] is like oxygen: most people don’t realize they need it until they don’t have it. Unless they required medical assistance during the last three snowstorms, most New Jerseyans likely were blissfully unaware their local volunteer ambulance crews remained staffed and ready to respond to calls. Forgoing…
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Councilman grateful for opportunity to serve
Iwant to thank the people of Long Branch for allowing me to serve them for 20 years. Though government works slowly, much has been accomplished. Some of the highlights of my time as your councilman include the creation of Manahassett Creek Park, Jackson Woods Park and the completion of the new Jerry Morgan Park. The…
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Schuler-Foster, Kirk, Metlitz capture state sectional gold
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Cameo Kirk took over the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I championships for the Shore Regional Blue Devils for the second straight year. The senior won both the 400- and 800-meter runs as she did in 2009 and anchored the 4×400 team to a second place. Led by Kirk, the Shore…
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Green Wave rules state wrestling once again
Long Branch wins third straight Group II state title BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer There can be only one way to accurately describe what the Long Branch High School wrestling team has become over the last three years: a dynasty. Top: Long Branch High School’s Doug Cornell gestures to the crowd after the wrestling team…
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BURLINGTON COUNTY: State reports offer districts mixed bag of test scores
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer The state Department of Education School Report Cards are out, and two local high school districts scored better than state averages on standardized tests. Released last week, the report details student performances on standardized tests, mostly in the 2008-2009 academic year. In the Bordentown Regional School District, high school students…
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BURLINGTON COUNTY: Towns assess the costs of the February storms
Phil McAuliffe Cars still were buried in snow Monday on Prince Street in Bordentown City. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.
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