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Roller rink suffers damages from wind
DANIEL HOWLEY Rubble surrounds the Eatontown Roller Rink, located on Route 35, after high winds on Feb. 19 caused the structure’s roof to collapse. EATONTOWN — The former Eatontown Roller Rink building on Route 35 suffered significant damages during a windstorm last week that left the structure almost completely destroyed. Located at the intersection of…
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L.B. man indicted for murder in stabbing
AMonmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment last week charging John L. Erving Jr., 43, of Long Branch, with the August 2008 murder of a Long Branch resident. Erving was charged with first-degree murder, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, according to a press release…
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LBHA completes Garfield Ct. project
City affordable housing project gets LEED certification BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) has reached a landmark in its multiphase revitalization plan with the completion of its most recent project. The Authority announced that the new 67-unit Garfield Court complex project is up and running, marking the…
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COAH asked to redo housing mandates
Kean: COAH mandates based on flawed employment data BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer State Sen. Sean T. Kean (D-11) is calling on the state’s Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) to revise affordable housing mandates in Monmouth County. Kean’s comments come in the wake of a legal brief filed in state Superior Court on behalf of…
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Two new members named to zoning bd.
Resident: Politically friendly residents voted in to various borough positions BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — At least one resident and the mayor are dissatisfied with the recent appointments of two new members to the borough Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Borough Council voted unanimously Feb. 11 to appoint Anthony Dudick and Joseph Arentino…
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Group seeks new homes for the loyal shepherds
Milltown rescue organization has 11 dogs for adoption BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer They are what Laura Thomsson calls “Velcro dogs.” They just love to be with their people. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Laura Thomsson of Milltown pets her German shepherd, Sable, which she rescued from a shelter 13 years ago when he was…
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Economy a concern as fort nears closure
FMERPA officials seek input from federal government BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Local officials are teaming up with the federal government to come up with a plan to help area towns better cope with the closure of Fort Monmouth in light of the nation’s economic downturn. Plans for the collaboration could include the utilization of…
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BFS resident says: Lift eminent domain
Bobrow asks city administration to conduct study in oceanfront redevelopment zone BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer One Long Branch resident is calling on the city administration to conduct a study on the effects of eliminating the use of eminent domain in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone. Residents of the Beachfront South area have been meeting…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Justin Franco plays the drums during a rehearsal Feb. 22 for Shore Regional High School’s production of “Over Here.” For more photos, see page 33.
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