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      April 17, 2008  RSS feed
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      A participant warms up before the start of the second annual 5K Race/Walk at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on April 12. The event was sponsored by Pope John XXIII School. More...
      Unger proposes law to save American dream
      Council discusses proposed ordinance to restrict eminent domain
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger is asking the City Council to consider adopting an ordinance that would end the city's use of eminent domain in at least two redevelopment zones. Unger introduced for discussion the "Protecting the American Dream" ordinance at the April 8 council workshop meeting. More...

      Wawa carried to 9th Planning Bd. meeting
      Attorney claims that application should be before Zoning Board
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      An attorney representing objectors to a proposed Wawa convenience store on Route 35, Eatontown, called into question aspects of the plan this week that could make a year of testimony on the application null and void. More...


      Rain garden to be built at Monmouth U. campus
      Rain garden will help water quality and landscaping
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      In an effort to clean up local waterways, theMonmouth University chapter of New Jersey Community Water Watch is expected to begin construction on a natural water filtration system this month. More...


      Boro introduces $21M municipal spending plan
      Public hearing on 2008 budget set for May 14
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      EATONTOWN - The Borough Council is expected to hold a public hearing on its proposed $21million spending plan for 2008 onMay 14 at borough hall on Broad Street. The proposed budget was introduced at theApril 9 councilmeeting and calls for borough taxpayers to raise a $12.6 million tax levy. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • April 18 is deadline to apply for business award
      Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Madison, is accepting nominating petitions for the 16th annual New Jersey Business of the Year awards. All nominations must be postmarked by April 18. More...
      • Historic preservation on the table for discussion
      • City man suspect in 7-Eleven theft
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       Letters
      • Foundation director: Green makes green
      Gov. Jon Corzine says he wants to see more green in New Jersey, the kind that grows on trees and absorbs harmful carbon from the air. To do that, the state needs more of the other kind of green to pay off our state's massive $32 billion debt. More...
      • Efforts recognized during National Volunteer Week
      • Baseball games are a family-friendly day out
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      The best local politicians do it for love of their towns
      I've often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. Most of the offices are not full-time positions, so office holders usually have to work a real full-time job in addition to put bread on their family's table. They are lowpay, high-stress positions that must be done in the officials' "spare time. More...
      • Red State/Blue State
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image 'Luminance & Order'
      An exhibit of photographs by Geanna Merola opens Friday atMcKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. "Luminance & Order" will run through May 15 at the gallery, located on the second floor of 12 Monmouth St. Merola currently teaches photography and the history of photography at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. More...
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
      • article has image Performers honored for unique dance style
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       Schools
      • article has image 'Festival of Nations' at LBHS tonight
      The Long Branch Public Schools system will host the "Festival of Nations Showcase" tonight at 6 p.m. at the high school on Indiana Avenue. More...
      • Students show study results
      • School district to offerWOWsummer program
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       Sports
      • article has image MU sports teams have plenty of weekend success
      It was a very productive week for several of Monmouth University's spring sports teams, as both wins and individual achievements seemed to follow the Hawk squads throughout the week. As the regular seasons approach their conclusion, some of the MU teams are battling for conference supremacy, while also beginning to prepare for the postseason. More...
      • Rumson-Fair Haven lacrosse looking for success once again
      • article has image Shore girls want to climb to top of lacrosse mountain
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