Archive for February, 2006

City Police Welcome New ‘Recruit’

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

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Asbury Park Police Officer Dan Newman is pictured with Jade, the newest member of the force.

The Asbury Park Police Department recently welcomed its newest member, a black Labrador retriever, to its force.
Jade, the one-and-a-half year old Lab lives with Police Officer Dan Newman. The dog completed a 14 week K-9 narcotics detection course [...]

Ocean Spartan Wrestlers Capture 3rd Straight Title

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

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Pictured are Ocean Township wrestlers (left to right) Greg Plotts, Chris Bannon, Gaetjens Lezin, and Maverick Nunes-Vais.

By ANDREW CANGIANO
With a dominating win over Wall in the Central Jersey Group III title match at home last Thursday night, Ocean Township High School secured its third straight group championship.

Bradley Beach School Board Appoints New Member

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Barbara Feeley is sworn in as the newest member of the Bradley Beach Board of Education by Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary Dominic Carrea.

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
The Bradley Beach Board of Education filled its vacancy Tuesday night by appointing Barbara Feeley, a six year resident of the borough, to fill the seat.

Avon School to Name Manager For Construction Work in April

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
A construction manager for the new wing at the Avon Elementary School will most likely be hired in April, Board of Education officials said last week.
The manager will serve as a liaison for the board during the renovation and construction of a new wing on the elementary school.

Information Center is Sign of Bright Future in Neptune, Residents Say

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
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In Tinton Falls: Ordinance to Lift Caps on Contributions Nixed

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE
The intent of an amendment to an existing pay-to-play ordinance in Tinton Falls may have been to strengthen the local law designed to stop the practice of awarding professional contracts to political contributors, but an awful lot of officials and residents didn’t see it that way.

Ocean Grove Stays Open After Hours

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By HELEN PIKE
Saturday night life is picking up at the shore.
Ocean Grove is the newest community to roll out the welcome mat in a bid to lure the public to its downtown thoroughfare for shopping and entertainment.
Its a pleasure to meet and talk with our loyal customers, said Steve Mandeville, owner of The Comfort Zone, [...]

‘Must See’ Black History Celebration in Neptune

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Neptune Township is commemorating Black History Month Saturday with a day-long celebration featuring various events at the Neptune Middle School, 2300 Heck Avenue. The day begins at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until 5 p.m.