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Changing focus of WWII center at Brookdale called into question
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer For nearly 14 years, students and community members have visited the Brookdale Community College Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution to learn about the war and the bloody lessons it instilled in humankind. Paul Zigo, founder and director of the center, resigned in June 2013 for personal…
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Greater Media wins in Better Newspaper Contest
Sports Feature Picture Story 1st place Eric Sucar Greater Media Newspapers scored big in winning 15 awards in the New Jersey Press Association’s 2013 Better Newspapers Contest. Greater Media Newspapers Publisher Ben Cannizzaro, who is a member of the board of directors of the New Jersey Press Association, called the Feb. 11 notification “great news”…
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Black history shows education is key
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Thomas Daniels discusses his efforts to promote awareness of the contributions African-Americans have made to society. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was just after suppertime on a lazy summer evening three-quarters of a century ago when Thomas Daniels’ grandfather gave him a piece of advice he would never forget.…
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Texas Road auto auction approved for extra hours
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Representatives of Insurance Auto Auctions have received the go-ahead to operate the vehicle storage and auction business off Texas Road, Marlboro, with extended hours. The Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the relief at its Feb. 11 meeting. All board members in attendance voted in favor of the application, except…
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Freehold K-8 board may seek voters’ OK for construction
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer I ncreasing student enrollment in the Freehold Borough K-8 School District has administrators searching for ways to accommodate more students and to continue to provide a thorough and efficient education for each child. A plan for a proposed referendum that includes renovations, upgrades and additions to the district’s three…
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Green savings
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How much of a savings do these hybrids and new cars that come with stop/start technology for when you stop at a stop light accrue? I’m wondering if it makes sense for me, since I drive 66 miles round trip for work every day. A: It totally depends on how…
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Big trucks in smaller packages
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Two new pickups coming later this year should to appeal to truck buyers who don’t necessarily need a bulkier full-size model Pickup truck sales are booming thanks largely to the recovering economy, specifically in the housing and construction markets. Most of these are full-size models, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet…
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Supply is low and demand is high in the current market
By Colleen Meyler The start of the spring real estate market normally begins just after Superbowl. We have been a bit sluggish with our snowy weather as far as new inventory coming onto the market, but there have had many buyers looking to buy. If supply and interest rates remain low, we will see prices…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Patti Naparstek, sales associate with RE/MAX Champions, Matawan, has been named a 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Five Star Real Estate Agents are selected based on nine criteria: customer service, communication, finding the right home, integrity, negotiation, marketing, market knowledge, closing preparation and customer satisfaction. Naparstek has been with…
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