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Newbies and regulars will find lots to like at this favorite spot
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Chick and Nello’s Homestead Inn By Faith Bahadurian From the Princeton Packet I was relieved to see things looking the same at Chick and Nello’s Homestead Inn recently. The aged farmhouse in Hamilton Township sits off the road behind two stone pillars. You enter through the old-time bar and go down a couple…
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Shrewsbury Chorale Holiday concert on Dec. 18
The Shrewsbury Chorale will present The Many Moods of Christmas at 3 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Hwy., Middletown. Directed by Neil Brown and accompanied by John Balme, this concert is filled with holiday music ranging from joyful carols to masterworks. Included in the program will be four suites of…
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Pet food drive for homeless pets Dec. 3-11
Paws First LLC, a professional pet-sitting and dog walking service in Metuchen, will hold the local Hungry Bowl™ Pet Food Drive. All dog and cat food donations will go directly to Woodbridge Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, which is in great need of pet food as it enters the new year. Donations will be accepted…
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Community support day at the Long Branch Public Library
The Long Branch Free Public Library will hold its monthly Community Support Day from 12-3 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch. In partnership with the Monmouth County Board of Social Services, the library will be providing direct access to social services, once a month,…
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Tree lighting in Pier Village on Nov. 27
The City of Long Branch announces the Holiday Tree Lighting will be held in Pier Village, Long Branch, from 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 27.
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‘For Haiti With Love’ hurricane relief benefit on Nov. 17
Lighthouse Lands will hold a benefit, “For Haiti With Love”, in conjunction with local businesses and organizations, to help aid Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, 6 Industrial Way East, Eatontown. For more information, visit www.lighthouseland.org.
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Centennial community collection at Long Branch Library
To celebrate the 100th year serving the community, the Long Branch Min Library will be collecting “100 things” each month to donate to various community organizations. During November, men and women socks will be collected for Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County. Please bring donations to the Main Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch. Founded…
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Occupants of stolen vehicle allegedly had drugs, credit cards in possession
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police charged three people with drug offenses after locating an alleged stolen vehicle on Route 18. Patrolman Jeff Dougherty was on patrol around 10:28 p.m. on Nov. 9 when he reportedly observed a blue 2017 Hyundai Sonata with New York registration exit the Studio Six parking lot at 246 Route 18 and…
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Documentary brings Great Swamp battle back to life
The birth of New Jersey’s environmental movement began with a news scoop. On Dec. 3, 1959, folks living near the Great Swamp in Morris County were stunned to see a front page Newark Evening News story revealing the Port Authority’s plan to build a new airport in the marshes, wetlands, meadows and woods of the…
