Tag: Long Branch
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New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes
New Jersey Repertory Company announces playwriting and acting classes will be held this fall in the new West End Performing Arts Center, 132 West End Ave., Long Branch. Intro to Acting, Advanced Acting and Playwriting courses will be taught by accredited professionals in their field. Anyone can apply from beginners to experienced. Learn improvisational skills…
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Long Branch looks to collect fines from developer
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The ongoing battle between the city and the developers of lower Broadway took another turn earlier this month as the city attempts to collect nearly $500,000 worth of fines amassed by Long Branch Partners for building violations. City attorney James Aaron said a Superior Court judge has…
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Long Branch native helps supply USS Ross
SOUDA BAY, Greece — Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Tomas Castano from Long Branch recently passed supplies during an on-load aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) on Sept. 5, 2016. The USS Ross, which is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations…
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Holiday Express Clambake to be held Sept. 18
LONG BRANCH-The ninth annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18 on the beach at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. The clambake, which is sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company, will cost $250 per guest and includes a premium open bar and a lavish buffet…
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Rook Run renews fruitful alliance with Valerie Fund
LONG BRANCH — Nearly 1,500 runners have signed up to participate in the third annual Rook Run, with the total expected to double by the time the starting gun goes off on Sept. 25. Along with the thousands of runners, more than 150 volunteers and hundreds of supporters will be on hand to watch the…
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Fish Fry slated at Long Branch church
LONG BRANCH — The fundraising committee of St. James’ Episcopal Church at 300 Broadway is sponsoring a Fish Fry on Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. All proceeds will support the 100-year-old church and the ministries that serve those in need. Dinners can be eaten in the parish hall or taken “to go.” Tickets are $12.50 for adults…
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Green Wave football team looks to get back to winning form
By Matthew Rocco The 2015 football season was a tough one for Long Branch High School, which has long been a force to be reckoned with in the Shore Conference. With a new campaign about to begin, the Green Wave hope to regain that status with a roster that gained a lot of experience last…
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Volunteers sought for children’s literacy, health programs
LONG BRANCH — Family & Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest, private nonprofit social service agency, is currently seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals for two school-based volunteer programs designed to foster literacy skills and encourage healthy eating habits in young students. FCS Reading Buddies, now in its 17th year, is the only in-school volunteer program of…
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Pallone opposes proposed parking hike at Sandy Hook
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer At an open house event held on Aug. 31 at the Sandy Hook Chapel, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) objected to a potential increase of parking and camping fees at Sandy Hook National Park. “I am opposed to the proposed fee increase, which would dramatically increase the fees from…
