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September 21, 2006
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Atty: City balks at taking home
L.B. officials say they're negotiating in good faith
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
Long Branch officials have reneged on a verbal offer to acquire a home in the oceanfront redevelopment zone, according to the attorney for the city homeowner. More...

Little Silver's Chris Anderson, 11, works a trick while competing in the third annual Sea Bright Skim Bash at Sea Bright Public Beach on Sunday. More...

Eatontown mulls rent controls
Hearing on ordinance setting rent ceiling Wednesday
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Rent control, long resisted by Eatontown officials, could be coming to all leased properties in town. More...


Homeless programs are few, resources fewer
Nonprofits struggle to fill in the gap when public programs fall short
BY CHRISTINE VARNO and LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writers

In one of the nation's most affluent counties, 900 people are known to be homeless, one-third of those are children. More...


Political newcomer to challenge mayor
Democratic council candidate Hegarty to seek top post instead

WEST LONG BRANCH - Until recently, Mayor Janet W. Tucci appeared bound to recapture her office in borough hall. More...


Eminent domain divides Long Branch
Biddle declines to state her position on eminent domain
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The deep divisions among residents wrought by the city's pursuit of redevelopment were evident in the flared tempers and clashing political views that surfaced at last week's council meeting. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Notes
The West Long Branch Fire Company No.1 Ladies Auxiliary will host a pasta dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Borough Chemical & Truck Company No.1, Monmouth Road in West Long Branch. The dinner includes choice of pasta and sauce, soup, salad, dessert and beverages. Tickets are More...
•Community Bulletin Board Applications taken for accounting scholarships
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 Letters
•Code of conduct for City Council
At the Sept. 12 meeting, the Long Branch City Council distributed its Conduct for Public Comment to set parameters for the polite and reasonable conduct of business by the citizens in attendance. More...
•Some officials abuse the public trust
•Donations should go to willing donors
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 Editorials
• Coda
Gang summit is a step in the right direction
Sometimes, it's up to guys like me to say things others are reluctant to speak out about in the public forum, and today is one of those days. More...
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 Arts / Zest
•How to move a museum into the future? Artfully
New director plans to broaden programs, diversify audiences
Something is different at the Monmouth Museum and it's not just the logo and name Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center, which is actually a return to the name on its charter. More...
•In the Arts
•Five artists in fall show
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 Schools
•Shore Reg'l H.S. shows where $$ would go
Residents tour facilities before $50M bond referendum goes for vote
WEST LONG BRANCH -- For an estimated $3.5 million, the Shore Regional High School District hopes to upgrade its athletic fields and nearby parking lots. More...
•Shore Reg'l H.S.: Vote for referendum, get state $$
•Bishop celebrates the opening of Pope John XXIII
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 Sports
•Segal's Holmdel return sparks Hawks to win
Monmouth sweeps men's and women's races
Craig Segal was back at home.Holmdel Park is where Segal trained when he was at Holmdel High School and is the site of many of his finest moments with the Hornets. More...
•Catching the wave
•Sports Shorts
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 Business
•You've come a long way for chocolate, baby
Passion for fine chocolates leads to Little Silver 'chocolatique'
Inspired by a passion for fine chocolates, Catherine Bitsack decided to open what she calls a "chocolatique" in a vintage-inspired setting in Little Silver. More...
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