Tag: Ocean Township
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Bodymotion Racing team making Porsche history on IMSA circuit
By Tim Morris Being the subject of a Porsche poster is good for business — the business of motor racing. Porsche likes to recognize winning teams that use its cars by putting them on a poster. Bodymotion Racing, located in Ocean Township, which competes in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge…
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Ocean considering redevelopment zones
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township Council may be looking to spark up some stagnated commercial developments by implementing redevelopment zones. During the July 21 Workshop meeting, the council discussed possibly creating redevelopment zones in some of the commercial areas that may need a boost. “We’ve been talking about redevelopment zones…
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Spartans using summer league to develop players
By Warren Rappleyea Ocean Township High School’s entry in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer League is being used more for developmental purposes this summer than in prior years. Ocean Township coach Cip Apicelli is carrying 29 players on the roster because many of his varsity players have conflicts with travel league games — and since…
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Project marks how high water can reach in Monmouth County
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN- As many as 100 signs marking where the superstorm Sandy waters reached will be placed throughout Monmouth County in an effort to educate the public on just how high the water could reach during a storm event. During a June 27 press conference at the Belford Ferry Terminal, several…
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Golf Tournament set for July 17
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, 1003 Wickapecko Drive, will hold an Adult/Child Golf 9-Hole Golf Tournament on July 17, beginning at 2 p.m. Adults and children will team up and enjoy some friendly competition at the Township’s 9-hole golf course located at 1003 Wickapecko Drive. The tournament is open…
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Registration open for Ocean Township soccer
Youth entering grades K–9 are invited to learn and improve their soccer skills, develop friendships and enjoy the outdoors by participating in Ocean Township’s Recreational Youth Soccer Program. The program is open to residents of Ocean and non-residents, and the deadline for registration is July 10. Practices will begin in late August and games will…
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Ocean to loosen zoning for govt. buildings
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP- In an effort to allow a tennis court to be constructed on Weltz Park, the Ocean Township Council is expected to amend the zoning ordinances to allow for taller government buildings. During the June 23 meeting, the township council introduced an ordinance to allow for government buildings to…
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Ocean Township Council urged to amend ordinance
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After suffering the costs of several special meetings held for a controversial Jewish college application, the Ocean Township Council is expected to extend the costs to future applicants. Township Manager Andrew Brannen said during the June 23 workshop meeting that the township should amend the ordinance to…
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July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, the Township of Ocean’s public nine-hole golf facility. Family specials at the course that is located at 1003 Wickapecko Drive in July include: Kids play free: Youth 7-17 years old play free throughout the month of July with a…