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Colonial coffee shop reopening 9 months after fire
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — An overwhelming amount of support from the community has the owners of a local coffee shop excited about reopening their business after a fire shut down the operation. The owners of the Colonial Coffee Shoppe in the Aldrich Plaza, Route 9 north and Aldrich Road, were aiming…
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Residents address council on Freewood Acres sewers
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Residents of Howell’s Freewood Acres section have had their say on a plan that could eventually bring a sewer system to their neighborhood. Freewood Acres is the area of numbered streets that intersect Route 9 just north of the highway’s intersection with Interstate 195. In recent weeks,…
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Teens tell of post-Sandy journey in photo exhibit
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Jack A new exhibit focuses on the journeys of 10 teens from Monmouth and Middlesex counties as they discover hope and healing in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. “I think one thing that helps a lot with the healing process is doing something creative, and this exhibit is letting…
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Two fire districts will consolidate
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Representatives of Jackson fire districts 1 and 2 have announced plans to consolidate into one fire district. Fire districts 1 and 2 are served by the Whitesville and Cassville fire companies. At the present time, the consolidation does not include Jackson fire districts 3 and 4. On March 3, officials…
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Howell to vacate Snyder Road
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, cut the municipality’s ties with a portion of a road that has been cleared for the construction of an adult community. At a recent meeting, the governing body advanced an ordinance vacating, extinguishing and terminating Howell’s interest…
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MATT DENTON Christian O’Sullivan pets a corn snake with guidance from his dad, John, during a snake “meet and greet” at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, on March 7.
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Brad Benson Hyundai celebrates community with ‘No. 1 Because’ campaign
Brad Benson Hyundai, the No. 1 Hyundai dealer in New Jersey, has launched a viral video campaign, asking members of the community to showcase their talents explaining what makes them No. 1. The campaign has created buzz by celebrating New Jersey residents and promoting a sense of community. Early submissions include a push-up superstar, wig-raising…
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Fast and Frugal Pickup
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The optional ‘EcoDiesel’ engine in the Ram 1500 affords V8-like power with top fuel economy One of many major success stories in the car business over the last year has been the resurgence of full-size pickups, with the big and burly Ram models from Fiat/Chrysler registering a whopping 24 percent…
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The Middlesex County Association of Realtors announces 2015 Board of Directors
The Middlesex County Association of Realtors (MCAR) announces its Board of Directors for 2015 who were installed on Feb. 4 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. The newly elected 2015 officers and directors are: Officers: President — John Zennario of Stern & Dragoset in Woodbridge President-Elect — Dorothy Bellas of Davis, Realtors in East Brunswick…
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