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Keyport budget raises taxes $62 on average home
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council unanimously adopted an $8.9 million municipal budget that includes a tax increase of roughly 3 percent. According to Chief Financial Officer Thomas Fallon, the 2015 budget will increase taxes by $62 for the year on a home assessed at the borough average of $241,720.…
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Weekend in Old Monmouth offers a peek into the past
Twin Lights Lighthouse, Highlands Historic sites throughout Monmouth County will open their doors to visitors interested in local history as part of the annual Weekend in Old Monmouth tour. “Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the…
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State proposes fix for Exit 109 traffic woes
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Citing traffic problems on the Garden State Parkway and Newman Springs Road, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing major improvements to Exit 109, the Red Bank exit off the parkway. Maynard Abuan, project engineer for the Turnpike Authority, said during an April 23 public information session that congestion in…
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Owners splurge on pampered pets
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Eleven-year-old Roxy enjoys a pampered life at home in Freehold Township. For some pet owners in central New Jersey, no price is too high when treating their pets to the finest services and amenities. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For some pet owners, the phrase “man’s best friend” is an understatement.…
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Bulletin Board
– Local author to speak at library The Middletown Township Public Library will host local author Edward Cartier at 7 p.m. May 7 at 55 New Monmouth Road. Cartier will read selections from his new book, “Then There Was the Time,” which features a collection of outdoor stories and essays. A Q-and-A session and book…
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Kids (still) like cars
It seems so-called millennials may be more enamored with cars and driving than was previously believed. That’s according to a recent study conducted by cable television’s MTV network, in which three out of four respondents born in the early 1980s through the early 2000s said they’d rather give up social media for a day than…
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Weichert of Rumson remains strong supporter of Habitat For Humanity in Monmouth County
Weichert, Realtors’ Rumson office and Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County have joined forces to raise awareness for the nonprofit’s ReStore, a furniture resale outlet, located in Freehold. Weichert has been a longstanding partner of Habitat and supported the organization in various capacities over the last several years. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is…
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Sales are hot at Hickory Farms in Berkeley Township; new phase now opening
Marble Arch Homes and Weichert New Homes announce a flurry of activity at Hickory Farms, the Jersey Shore’s most exciting new home community where a new section of home sites has recently been released. Following a surge in activity, additional locations are now available for new home buyers to purchase. Beautiful model homes are also…
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Jaguars readying for county tourney
A young, rebuilding Jackson Memorial High School boys tennis team comes into its next match April 30 at home against Toms River High School South with a 2-3 record, as the Jaguars gear up for the upcoming Ocean County Tournament. The tournament takes place at Bay Lea Park in Toms River on May 15 and…
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