• County parks sustain $8M in Sandy damage

    Trails, beach facilities, marinas, skate park destroyed by superstorm BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Before Monmouth County Park System officials project that there is a lot of work ahead as repairs begin on the estimated $8 million in damage to park facilities as a result of superstorm Sandy. Ken Thoman, park resource manager for the…

  • Report: N.J. American should have acted sooner

    Water utility says main bridge was not properly monitored prior to collapse BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The collapse of a bridge at the N.J. American Water facility on Swimming River Road in Lincroft on June 27 caused three water mains to break, leading to a county-wide water emergency. KEITH HEUMILLER Better oversight by New…

  • Winds of change at BRSA

    Sewage authority board replaces longtime attorney, vows to shelve turbine plans BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer So far, 2013 has proved to be a radical year for the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA). After swearing in four new commissioners in January, the authority’s board ousted longtime attorney Louis Granata on Feb. 25 and replaced him…

  • Facing mental illness

    Dave Slover, 25, is among the one in four U.S. adults who will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. In addition to coping with the illness itself, he and others endure societal stigma and misconceptions. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Furniture donations needed for people impacted by Sandy

    Love INC will hold used furniture sale March 2 and 3 in Long Branch Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-13th District) announced that local nonprofit Love INC. has been awarded $50,000 in gift cards for furniture purchases by the Robin Hood Foundation to help residents in the Bayshore area impacted by superstorm Sandy. Love INC’s used furniture…

  • Targeted for theft

    The most expensive and exotic models are not necessarily the most coveted among car thieves By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features CHRYSLER 300 I s your car popular for the wrong reasons? It could be if it’s a Dodge Charger, which tops the list of mostfrequently stolen new cars, according to data compiled during 2010 (the…

  • Q&A

    Short and snowed with Sharon Peters Q: My mom lives in rural New Jersey and drives a massive pickup. She’s a great driver and loves her truck, but she’s short. Although she has booster rails to get into the cab, getting the snow off the roof after a snowfall is tough for her. Now that…

  • Elegant federal style Colonial, a hidden jewel in Monmouth County, is on the market

    The Dr. Samuel Forman House, built in the 18th century, is a rare offering for those who appreciate historic ambiance and charm with classic modern amenities. This majestic estate takes you back in time with its exquisite architecture and the authentic period-appropriate façade. The main house, built by Dr. Samuel Forman (1764-1845) in 1820 and…

  • Weichert Real Estate affiliates introduces new franchise intranet for brokers and agents

    Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors, has announced the roll out of its own intranet system called WeichertWorks. First previewed at the company’s 2012 national convention, WeichertWorks.net allows Weichert franchise agents to access tools and resources that help them in their business. Weichert’s franchise offices previously had access to the…

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