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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Two women enjoy a late-afternoon walk along a path at Holmdel Park on April 22.
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Health options exist for small businesses
RAY HURD GUEST COLUMN Small business owners looking to make sense of the Affordable Care Act and provide health insurance options to their employees have new resources available. The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), a part of the new Health Insurance Marketplace, gives small business owners access to available choices for quality, private health…
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Meditation session coming to church
A program titled “Introduction to Meditation” is scheduled for 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 12 at Christ Church, 210 Main St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the church. Denise Morgan will be the meditation guide. Donation is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Advance registration is required. For more information or to reserve,…
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Officials fear diversion of Sandy recovery funds
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer New Jersey’s federal and state officials fear the state may lose out on much-needed Sandy recovery funds as other states compete for a share of the $16 billion congressional aid package passed in early 2013. More than three-quarters of the funding, which was cut to $15.2 billion as a result…
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N.J. autism services evolve to meet need
The Autism Puzzle: A New Jersey Angle By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Woodbridge Developmental Center is one of two state-operated developmental centers being shut down as part of a shift away from institutional care. JOVELLE TAMAYO This is part five in an occasional series of stories about people with autism in New Jersey. The…
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DEP: Laurence Harbor next in line for buyouts
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Homes on Cliffwood Way in Old Bridge are included in a cluster of about 40 homes on the state Department of Environmental Protection’s radar for a second round of buyouts. THOMAS CASTLES/STAFF More than 40 homeowners in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge are a step closer to securing…
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East Brunswick forgoes revaluation for 30 years
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer While numerous towns in Monmouth and Middlesex counties have undergone revaluations in recent years, at least one has steered clear of the process since 1983. Despite its three-decade gap in value adjustments, East Brunswick has used sales data to keep assessments current, according to Finance Director Lou Neely. “We have…
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Taxpayers share burden, reap benefits
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Members of the Marlboro Department of Public Works make repairs to Robertsville Road on April 22. Local towns emphasize different uses of tax money, including enhanced road programs and senior-service spending, to fit the needs of the individual communities. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A ll taxpayers in central New Jersey…
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Long-term bargains
New-car shoppers can save big money by choosing a model that’s most affordable to own in terms of depreciation, fuel costs and other factors By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features TOYOTA COROLLA To obtain the absolute best value on a new car or truck, experts agree that shoppers need to look beyond the sticker price to…
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