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Monday, November 5, 2012

MAST Temporarily Moving to Keyport

Co-ed facility at Sandy Hook sustained water damage

The Marine Academy at Sandy Hook (MAST) will temporarily move to a new location while repairs are made. The school will relocate to St. Joseph's grammar school, 376 Maple Place, Keyport, which is no longer used as a full-time school. No students will be displaced by the move. Classes are expected to resume Nov. 13. The school, a co-ed facility operated by the Monmouth County Vocational High School District, sustained water damage from Hurricane Sandy. MAST is one of five academies run by the vocational district and focuses on marine sciences and marine technology. It's located in the Fort Hancock area of Sandy Hook, adjacent to the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.  A Monmouth County spokesperson said MAST will relocate to Sandy Hook when repairs are…

Michelina

2:13 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Do you know when the students will move into Saint Josephs, is it the 13th of November and how long they will be staying? I own Michelina's Marketplace Cafe across the street from the school and would like to know what stock and what type of meals I should prepare. My email is michelina913@optonline.net or call me at 732.331.0483. You may also find us on Facebook.   more ›

Monday, October 8, 2012

PHOTOS: Columbus Day Parade Shines Through

The annual parade down Broadway saw wet weather.

If you missed the annual Columbus Day parade in Long Branch yesterday, you may have avoided getting your feet wet, but you missed out on smiling faces and about two pounds of candy per parade goer. Cold temps and rainy skies kept away the crowds along Broadway, but those who toughed it out were treated to bag pipers, fire engines, floats, twirlers and high school bands, all with a spirit that couldn't be dampened by the weather. Patch was there and we now have 158 Tootsie Rolls and 30 Blow Pops to prove it. Next year we'll be more like the little girl in front of Dunkin' Donuts, who brought along her fishing net to catch her loot.

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