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Superstorm Sandy highlights importance of storm preparedness
Superstorm Sandy, which blew through the northeastern United States in late October of 2012, left a path of destruction in its wake thanks to a record-breaking low pressure system and a tidal surge that caused many coastal areas to be submerged in water. The storm crippled transportation systems, caused epic flooding, even in areas that…
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How to floodproof your home
STORMPROOF Cleaning gutters and downspouts is one way to prevent homes from flooding. Homeowners know no home is perfect.While the notion of a dream house is nice, every home eventually experiences a problem or two. Many problems are bound to occur sooner or later, but there are a few that diligent homeowners can prevent. One…
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Keep wise flooring choices underfoot
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen Whether planning post-Sandy restorations or just choosing to redecorate, people may be rethinking their approach to flooring options in the aftermath of destructive storms in the Northeast. Scott Tolnai, vice president of ceramic tile and natural stone at Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring, said his company is seeing two main consumer…
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Generators empower homeowners in a storm
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen S torms and power failures go handin hand in many neighborhoods at any time of year. Antiquated power grids and substations — many designed more than 50 years ago — can’t keep up with increased consumer electricity consumption, especially during the hot summer months. Mature trees tower precariously over power lines,…
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Registration open for mother-son carnival
Middletown Township will hold a mother-son carnival for mothers and their sons in kindergarten through fifth grade on June 8 at the Croydon Hall Football Field, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. In the event of inclement weather, the carnival will be held in the Croydon Hall Gymnasium. Boys may be escorted by a relative or family…
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Crafters wanted for Spring Craft Show
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking crafters for the Spring Craft Show, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Tatum Park Red Hill Road Activity Center, Middletown. The show coincides with the park system’s annual Spring Plant Swap. Crafters must display original work — no kit work…
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Middletown VFW to host Hiring Our Heroes job fair
MIDDLETOWN — Hiring Our Heroes, a job fair for veterans, will be held on April 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Middletown VFW Post 2179, located at 1 Veterans Lane in the Port Monmouth section of town. The fair, which is organized by the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee, is free for both employers and…
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Planners question parking, design of mixed-use project
Applicant seeks variance for 373 parking spaces when 690 are required BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A mixed-use project is proposed for a vacant lot fronting Broad St. and Route 34 in Matawan. COURTESY OF JSM MATAWAN — Parking and traffic became the focus last week for an application for a mixed-use development on a…
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Asbury Park talk scheduled for April 15
Author Joseph Bilby will speak on his new book, “Asbury Park Reborn,” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, during the Middletown Township Historical Society meeting at the MacLeod-Rice House at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Books will be available for purchase and autographs. Refreshments will be served.
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