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    George Engle stands behind the counter of this store, the Book Garden, which he has run with his wife Joyce for the past 23 years. The business, located at 868 Route 537 in Cream Ridge, is part bookstore and part flower shop. See story, page 3. ERIC SUCAR staff

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    A Monmouth County farm with a large section devoted to greenhouses will hit the auction block. Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. will auction off the 19-acre farm, which is located at 123 Route 539 in Upper Freehold, 3 p.m. April 26. The auction will take place on the farm. “This farm presents the…

  • Financial workshop for women slated

    Millstone Community Education will host “Invest in Yourself — A Financial Workshop for Women” on April 25 at Allentown High School and April 26 at Millstone Middle School. According to the press release, the program is an educational workshop geared toward the unique challenges and financial choices women face. Paula Kinsey and Jacqueline Zapicchi of…

  • Winery to host ‘Taste of Italy’ celebration

    To celebrate its 24th anniversary, the Cream Ridge Winery, Route 539 in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, will host “A Taste of Italy” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21-22. Festivities will include tasting of Italian products from the gourmet shop and the winery’s award-winning wines. Attendees will also have an opportunity…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township’s budget up for comment, vote

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Public comment is invited Tuesday night before the Township Committee votes on adoption of the year’s local government budget. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.    The Township Committee has introduced a $26.5 million budget that would spend 5.76 percent less — or more than $1.6 million — than 2011.    The…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Mobile home park has new buyer; legal uproar ensues

    Purchaser and town at odds over affordable housing By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — A Maryland company has signed a contract to purchase Mercer Mobile Homes on Route 130, but the township attorney told the Township Council last week that the prospective buyer “may not be a good fit” for residents.    The park’s fate…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Comedy show raises $2,200 for campers

    HILLSBOROUGH: Comedy show raises $2,200 for campers

       On Saturday, March 24, the Optimist Club hosted its third annual Comedy Night at St. Joseph’s Church in MillStone.    It was a huge success.    Each year, Optimist Club members Mary Glynn, Maryjo Eckhard, Brianna Eckhard, Stephanie Mooney and Marie Grimes, all from Hillsborough, organize a Comedy Night to raise money for Camp Quality in Blairstown.…

  • LOOSE ENDS: Giving a second look at ‘second’

    By Pam Hersh    No one asked Jill Biden the second question — the one that is asked after the first question, which generally has more gravitas and is less frivolous than the second question.    ”Second Lady Biden, how do you deal with being called ‘Second Lady’?”    My question for Jill Biden might have sounded second…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of April 19

    ‘Raider Idol’ will be chosen    Friday, April 20 — Come hear your favorite Raider sing — and cast your vote! Ten high school students will compete. The audience narrows down the group to the top 5, and three judges (two teachers and Principal Karen Bingert) decide the winner. Hillsborough High School Auditorium. 7 p.m. $5…

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