Tag: Ocean Township
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Shrewsbury Chorale sets concert, dinner and gift auction
The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold a Gift Auction fundraiser, The Chorale Goes to the Opera, an evening of fine dining, entertainment, prizes, and a gala evening of opera choruses. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 14 at the Cultural Center at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean…
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Ocean Twp. Zoning Board denies Yeshiva
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP- For the second time in five months, the Ocean Township Zoning Board of Adjustment has rejected an application for a Jewish post-secondary school. The board unanimously denied the variance request by the Yeshiva Gedola Na’os Yaakov to convert a former elementary school building into a Jewish college during…
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Ocean Twp. school board passes budget
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWSNHIP- The Ocean Township School District has approved a spending plan for 2016, when the board of education adopted the $78.3 million budget during the April 26 board meeting. “The 2016-2017 school budget is designed to expand educational initiatives and to efficiently staff our schools,” Superintendent Jim Stefankiewicz said…
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Bulldogs rout Spartans for third straight lacrosse victory
By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys lacrosse team is coming off a convincing 13-4 victory April 30 over previously unbeaten Ocean Township High School, as the Bulldogs continue to bounce back from a pair of tough losses in late April. Coach Andy Eastwood’s squad got out of the gate quickly against Ocean…
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Men’s a cappella chorus performs spring show
The Chorus of the Atlantic will present its annual Spring Show, “Bloomin’ Harmony,” at 2 p.m. on May 7 at the Ocean Township High School, 550 West Park Ave., Oakhurst, (3 miles south of the Monmouth Mall.). This year’s program celebrates a cappella singing with special musical guests, “Brothers in Arms” quartet. Also featured in…
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A cappella chorus to present ‘Bloomin’ Harmony’ May 7
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Chorus of the Atlantic will present its annual spring show, “Bloomin’ Harmony,” at 2 p.m. May 7 at the Ocean Township High School, 550 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst. This year’s program celebrates a cappella singing with the guest quartet, “Brothers in Arms.” The Red Bank Chapter’s Matinee Idles will also perform.…
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Ocean may eliminate fees to promote business growth
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP- In an effort to attract businesses into vacant commercial properties, the township council is considering waiving certain permitting fees for new businesses based on certain stipulations. Township Manager Andrew Brannen said that the council discussed possibly waiving certain fees during the March 24 Workshop meeting and presented a…
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Court mandates Yeshiva proposal back to zoning board
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The developer of a proposed Jewish college will have another opportunity at a use variance after the court has ordered at least two more hearings on the matter. Attorneys representing Yeshiva Gedola Na’os Yaakov filed suit against the Ocean Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Ocean…
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Ocean Township achieves goal of stable tax rate
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The goal going into budget season for township officials has been to maintain a stable tax rate, something that was achieved in 2016. Deputy Mayor William Garofalo said during the March 24 Borough Council meeting that the tax rate will remain at 49.3 cents per $100 of…