Downbeach Police Blotter – May 15, 2013

Written by STAFF Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:35 pm

Police blotter information is supplied by local and other law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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Margate News in Brief –May 15, 2013

Written by SHAUN SMITH Wednesday, May 15, 2013 02:33 pm

Water tower to get dish

City Commissioners decided at the Thursday, May 2 work session that the city’s agreement with AT&T covers a microwave dish. Representatives from AT&T presented the commission with a plan to upgrade its equipment with a 2- by 2-foot microwave dish on the city water tower. There are six antennas on the tower near the painting ring, and the lease allows for up to 12. Representatives said building permits were already issued. According to Solicitor Scott Abbott, the commission decided the dish was a permitted use under the existing lease.

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Longport contractor sentenced for defrauding an elderly Ventnor woman

Written by STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:14 am

MAYS LANDING – A Longport contractor was sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding an elderly visually impaired woman of thousands of dollars for home repairs. Robert A. Hibbert, 51, the former owner of Four Leaf Clover Home Repairs, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for third-degree theft by deception, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced May 10. Hibbert must serve three before becoming eligible for parole.

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Ventnor Arts Weekend to bring picturesque Memorial Day

Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, May 14, 2013 01:22 pm

Janet Bodoff of Ventnor and organizer of Ventnor Arts Weekend makes jewelry during Art in the Park Friday, May 25, 2012.

VENTNOR – This artsy community by the sea is planning to bring a splash of color to its Memorial Day plans.

Ventnor Arts Weekend plans to highlight talented artists and musicians with three days of free events Friday-Sunday, May 24-26.

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Government reps are corporate cronies

Written by Opinion Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:40 pm

To the editor:

What hope can citizens have for public safety after the NRA and the gun lobby paid off politicians to kill even the background check bill – when the majority of the country was hoping for an assault weapons ban.

How can we accept that Monsanto's genetically engineered foods are now protected by the FDA with provisions slipped into a bill anonymously?

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Ventnor expected to adopt budget in June

Written by SHAUN SMITH Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:14 am

VENTNOR – Commissioners here are expecting to adopt the 2013 municipal budget in June. Chief Financial Officer Toro Aboderin said the city is waiting on the result of an application for the Community Disaster Loan Program, which could be up to $5 million. Aboderin said the program is for communities that suffered damage in Hurricane Sandy and the funds would have to be applied to the budget prior to state approval.

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Downbeach is making plans for Memorial Day

Last Updated on Monday, May 13, 2013 09:24 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Monday, May 13, 2013 09:15 am

James Caufield of Margate plays taps during the 2012 Memorial Day ceremony of VFW Post 3361 on the Ventnor fishing pier.

DOWNBEACH – Each of the communities here will hold Memorial Day services to honor the armed forces Monday, May 27. Dating back to the Civil War, the national holiday is set aside to honor and remember those who died serving the United States.

While the last Monday in May typically marks the beginning of the summer tourism season here, Ventnor, Margate and Longport will mark the occasion with an array of ceremonies and activities to honor the armed forces.

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Ventnor budget calls for 5.4-cent rate increase

Last Updated on Sunday, May 12, 2013 09:23 am Written by SHAUN SMITH Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:00 am

VENTNOR – It has taken nearly three months for commissioners here to approve the 2013 municipal budget.

The $29.37 million spending plan was first introduced at its Thursday, March 14 meeting and a public hearing was held Thursday, April 18.

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