Tag: Long Branch
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Monmouth County Park System to hold 7 Prez SK8 Jam
The Monmouth County Park System will hold the 7 Prez SK8 Jam from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at the newly renovated Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Skateplex, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. Enjoy amateur competitions, music, and a pro skater demonstration. Competitors will have the chance to compete against other skaters on the street course for…
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Library still offering free tax assistance
The April tax-filing deadline may have passed, but income tax conundrums can continue to be an issue throughout the year. Free tax assistance is still available at the Long Branch Free Public Library on Friday afternoons at 328 Broadway. Tax volunteer Al Pescoe will be available to provide guidance and answer questions about tax returns.…
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Paul Stach named Chair of Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) Board of Directors
Retired finance executive Paul Stach of Little Silver has been named to a two-year term as Chair of Family Children’s Service’s (FCS) Board of Directors. He succeeds Dena Reger, an attorney with the Little Silver law firm of Jahos, Broege & Shaheen LLP, whose term expired in December. Established in 1909, FCS is Monmouth County’s…
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Long Branch decides not to vacate easement
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — After public outcry, the city council opted not to vacate an easement on 907 Ocean Avenue. The council rejected the ordinance when three of the five council members voted against the measure during the April 12 meeting. The ordinance would have vacated an easement, which was initially…
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Ex-Long Branch officer stabbed at local bar
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- A former Long Branch police officer was stabbed during an alleged incident at Arena Bar on April 9. Ex-Long Branch Police Officer Joseph Walker, 47, and Rial Valtz Jr., 40, was each stabbed while at the bar, located on the corner of Second and Brighton avenues, just before…
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Locals to share rock n’ roll story
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer MONMOUTH BEACH- A father/daughter duo has collaborated to bring the true story of The Hallmarks, a band popular along the Jersey Shore in the 1960’s and 1970’s, to the stage. From April 28 to May 1, Running Through the Fire, a musical revival based on the true story of The…
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Long Branch boardwalk completed
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Nearly two months ahead of schedule and three and a half years after it was destroyed in superstorm Sandy, Long Branch finally has a boardwalk. City officials celebrated the completion of the boardwalk during an April 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Mayor Adam Schneider said in an April…
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The Main Event Brunch set for May 22
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, Women’s Philanthropy, will hold The Main Event Brunch at 10:30 a.m. on May 22 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, One Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, featuring Academy Award-Winning Actress and Activist Marlee Matlin, and honoring The Friendship Circle, Hand In Hand and Yachad for brightening the…
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Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center welcomes new trustees
The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center announces the appointment of Joseph Garipoli, CFP as President of Board of Trustees. Mr. Garipoli is semi-retired with over 45 years of financial industry experience including investment research and management, comprehensive financial planning and budgeting, and financial development and stewardship programs and practices. Currently, he is engaged in…
