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Eatontown moves forward with community garden
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Plans for a community garden/agricultural center on a 5.6-acre tract of farmland could take root if the borough’s Green Team can acquire a $10,000 grant. The Borough Council approved a resolution at its Jan. 22 meeting authorizing an application to the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program for funds…
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Ellis Williams
Mr. Williams, 75, of Eatontown, died Jan. 9, 2014, at the Jersey Shore Care Center, Eatontown. He is survived by a son, Dante and his wife, Jacquie Williams, of Florida; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to the Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.
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Michael Manganiello
Mr. Manganiello, 46, of Wayside, died Feb. 7, 2013, at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Margo; two sons, Michael and Johnny; a daughter, Sophia; two brothers, Hank, and Richie and his wife, Grace; a sister, Michele and her husband, John DeGeorge, all of Toms…
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Frank G. Bressi Sr.
Mr. Bressi, 83, of Long Branch, died Jan. 6, 2014. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He later joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and served with them until his retirement at the rank of chief engineer. He was predeceased by two brothers, Sam and Joe Bressi. He is survived by…
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Comedy show to benefit entertainment group
J & J Comedy will host a comedy show featuring Mark Riccadonna and Chris Johnston at 9 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Park East restaurant, 3352 Route 35 South, Hazlet. Partial proceeds will benefit Armed Forces Entertainment, which brings entertainment to U.S. troops. Riccadonna performs at clubs and theaters, as well as for Armed Forces…
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Thomasville Home Furnishings announces store closings, sale
Thomasville Home Furnishings, one of New Jersey’s most distinguished furniture store operations, will close two of their six store locations in Eatontown and East Hanover. A store-closing sale will begin on Feb. 15. Owners Ed Massood and Michael Massood announced they have made the strategic business decision to close both stores and begin a search…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Ed and Michael Massood, owners of Thomasville Home Furnishings, have announced the closings of two of their six stores in Eatontown and East Hanover. A store-closing sale will begin Feb. 15. The service center in Edison and retail stores in Paramus, Princeton and Woodbridge will remain open. New locations in Passaic and Monmouth counties are…
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Library to celebrate Black History Month
The Long Branch Public Library will welcome Sgt. Charles Harris, of the U.S. Colored Troops Reenactment Unit, for a living history program commemorating Black History Month at 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at 328 Broadway. Harris is with the 22nd N.J. Brigade, a nonprofit American Civil War living history organization that educates the public through historic…
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Firebirds restaurant fired up to serve community
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer I t’s all about bold flavors, ambiance and comfort at Firebirds restaurant in Eatontown. The steakhouse, which opened Feb. 10 at the Monmouth Mall, brings a southwestern flair to its American cuisine and provides patrons with an escape to a Colorado ski lodge experience. “There is nothing like this around…
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