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DEP: Contamination in Raritan Bay is decreasing
Failure of sewerage treatment plants during storm raises levels of bacteria in local waters BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Contamination levels in local estuaries, bays and waterways are returning to normal as sewage treatment plants and pumping stations regain power and renew operations, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Environmental Protection said last week.…
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Freeholders look to shortand long-term after Sandy
Curley: Electrical infrastructure needs to go underground BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer During their run for re-election, John Curley, director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Freeholder Serena DiMaso turned their attention to recovery efforts in the wake of the Oct. 29 superstorm. KEITH HEUMILLER Numbers are still coming in on the scope of…
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Middletown moves to organize volunteer corps
New resident group will oversee donations, manpower, relief efforts BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Even as Middletown officials try to deal with the more than 700 residential structures severely damaged during superstorm Sandy, one of the most pressing concerns for the Township Committee is the continued need for public assistance. During an emergency…
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Ring in the holidays
Winter wonders abound in Central New Jersey BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent The Jersey Shore is slowly finding its holiday spirit in the wake of Sandy. Soon the radio stations will be echoing with holiday tunes, the stores will debut colorful Christmas displays, and there will be a wide range of performances, trolley tours, horse-and-carriage rides…
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FoodBank meets call to fuel ‘Jersey Strong’
More than 450K meals served since superstorm socked Shore communities Volunteers from AT&T helped sort groceries and prepare disaster relief packages at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune on Nov. 15. ‘R estore the Shore begins with a hot meal” is the mantra being echoed throughout the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean…
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Let the holiday season begin!
From model train shows and traditional stage productions to winter parades and menorah lightings, local communities will be aglow with holiday festivities through the end of the year.
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Keyport businesses band together
Storm impacts 26 businesses; loss of tax ratables expected to impact local economy BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Multiple businesses and buildings near Waterfront Park in Keyport were destroyed by superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29. In all, 26 borough businesses are unable to operate. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER A hard road lies ahead for the…
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The most appealing cars
Most new-car owner surveys tend to dwell on what’s wrong, but at least one study measures things gone right. Here are the brands and models motorists love most. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC While most of us like — or even love — our cars (that is until they betray us one…
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Q&A
The rare RAV4 with Sharon Peters Q: We keep hearing about the new Toyota RAV4 EV and are somewhat interested, but our dealer says he doesn’t think he’ll be getting any for at least three or four years. Does that sound right to you? A: The highly anticipated, all-electric crossover SUV with a promised driving…
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