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Painting a brighter picture for Monmouth County
Countywide cultural initiative rallies artists, businesses to promote tourism, growth BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MoCo partners Pam Marvin (l) and Vaune Peck display the group’s novel approach to organizing a meeting, dubbed “open space technology.” Attendees proposed agenda items and discussion points, then formed committees to discuss them. KEITH HEUMILLER A fter two years…
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New Jerseyans have fresh perspective on farming
More growers are going organic, joining communitysupported agriculture BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Elaine Taylor tends to the organic crops that are grown at Shangri La Farm, Howell. About one year ago, Taylor co-founded a cooperative whose members pay $35 for a 15-pound bag of seasonal produce, a half-dozen eggs, a piece of cheese and…
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Flood elevations raise debate in Keyport
Boro residents, officials critical of FEMA maps BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The borough-owned Steamboat Dock Museum is in ruins just days after being flooded by superstorm Sandy. Dozens of properties throughout Keyport may need to be raised high above sea level if the town adopts FEMA’s Advisory Base Flood Elevations. KEITH HEUMILLER Before including…
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Total recall
Most automakers recalled at least one vehicle last year for safety-related defects, yet new-car sales remain strong By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features HONDA PILOT While automakers sold nearly 14.5 million cars and trucks last year, they also recalled nearly as many models — around 14.3 million according to our research — for safetyrelated inspections and…
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Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood forges season-long partnership to aid Holbrook LL
I n the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood is supporting Holbrook Little League in Jackson through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the spring 2013 youth baseball season. Chevy Youth Baseball is a grassroots initiative that…
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Real estate briefs
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Jackson office was recognized for outstanding performance in February. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in new home dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Lisa Soubasis of the Jackson office was individually recognized for her…
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Remodeled attics and basements are most cost-effective projects
Look closely beneath the dust collected in your attic or basement and you may discover the perfect place for your next remodeling project. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report, which compares the average cost of 35 popular home renovations to the value they recouped, attic and basement remodels rank as first and…
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Building red, white and blue
The idea of “buying American” has spanned multiple industries in the past few years — and now, homebuilders are getting in on the act By Melissa Kandel CTW Features For Gerald Rowlett, inspiration came from an email — specifically, an email detailing Montana-based builder Anders Lewendal’s project, “The All-American Home,” a house constructed entirely from…
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Raab, deep pitching staff to lead Warriors’ baseball team
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Bill Raab has had some tough luck with injuries, which shortened his season on New Egypt High School’s baseball team the last two years. In his sophomore year, Raab has tendonitis in his elbow. Last season, he missed the end of a 13-11 season and a 3-0 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group…
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