• JCP&L completing tree-trimming work

    Vegetation management contractors are nearing completion of Jersey Central Power & Light’s 2013 program to trim 3,600 circuit miles across its 13-county service area in New Jersey. To date, crews have trimmed more than 3,200 miles throughout JCP&L’s northern and central New Jersey service areas. The work is done each year to help maintain proper…

  • Adoption Day brings together adoptive children, parents

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sharon Zimon of Hazlet holds her son Joshua prior to a ceremony finalizing his adoption on Nov. 22 during the Monmouth Vicinage Adoption Day event. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was Superbowl Sunday 2012 when Sharon and Ben Zimon of Hazlet received a call that all adoptive…

  • Navigating health care reform

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The shaky ground surrounding the enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has given birth to an entire industry of professionals whose sole purpose is to guide prospective health care purchasers through the labyrinth of “Obamacare.” Health insurance has become more accessible for many New Jersey residents thanks to…

  • Towns’ flood losses exceed policy limits

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth County towns still waiting on flood insurance payouts from superstorm Sandy may start receiving partial payments in early 2014. According to a representative of the Monmouth County Joint Insurance Fund (JIF), those payouts could be as little as 50 cents on the dollar. Appearing before the Keyport Borough Council…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Rabbi Aharon Ross speaks during the ceremonial lighting of the Chanukah Menorah at the Aberdeen Municipal Complex on Nov. 25.

  • Plug options

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve recently moved to a condominium with internal parking. There are several hybrid cars in the garage. In preparation for the next generation of plug-ins/electric cars, I’ve been trying to compile a list of current and proposed plug-ins to present to the board of directors. The object is to get…

  • The RAV is the rave

    Toyota’s RAV4 compact crossover remains a popular choice for its stylish profile and excellent road manners By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The compact Toyota RAV4 crossover SUV received a full redesign last year with fresh styling and myriad mechanical improvements, but perhaps the biggest news in a segment that’s already crammed with worthy models was…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Kathleen Pascocello of the Howell office was individually recognized for her success during the month of October. Pascocello led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings. She can be reached in Weichert’s Howell office at 626…

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