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Brookdale employees seek support
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Faculty and staff of Brookdale Community College told the Monmouth County freeholders that cuts in staffing and a reorganization are not in the best interests of students or the county college. “We, the faculty at Brookdale Community College, are the primary providers of the educational programs and we advocate…
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A look back
Greater Media Photographer Eric Sucar shares some of his favorite photos from 2014. St. John Vianney High School girls basketball players congratulate each other after winning the NJSIAA Non-Public A South Championship on March 12. A long jumper from Shore Regional High School competes in the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships at Holmdel High…
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N.J. seeks $501M in Sandy aid
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The state has requested more than $500 million in superstorm Sandy recovery funds as part of the third and likely final round of aid from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Gov. Chris Christie is seeking the $501.9 million in federal funding to bolster initiatives like…
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Sledding into winter fun
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A snowboarder enjoys some air time on a hill in Monmouth County following one of many snowstorms in 2014. FILE PHOTO When the snow begins to fall in the coming months, residents will break out their sleds and head to parks around Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties for another…
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Fire damages apartments
By Greg Kennelty ABERDEEN – A fire that damaged the Chelsea Village Apartments is under investigation. The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 at the 16-unit apartment complex, located at 40 Cross Road, according to Aberdeen Township Police Deputy Chief Rick Derechailo. “We believe the fire started in an apartment downstairs,” he…
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Adieu, Cube
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…
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Picking a ‘greener’ SUV
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach launches shore rental property website
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors recently launched a New Jersey Shore rental website, allowing users to search and reserve approximately 2,000 rental properties, all in one place. Users can search by community, street, type of property and preferred dates. In addition to property searches, the website also provides users with important visitor information…
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Markets set to go boom
Baby boomers are staying in the work force longer, but they’re eyeing their retirement housing needs now. Here are the markets poised to attract them. A low cost of living and, of course, sunny weather are the keys to attracting baby boomers in retirement. But as many boomers remain in the work force and delay…
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