• Census data benefit all social classes

    I n an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, tea party fanatic and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lambasted President Obama, for his “socialism,” Obamacare and his disregard for the U.S. Constitution. Apparently, Mrs. Palin does not understand that America is a democratic republic and that its strengths are its people — rich, middle class and…

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  • Council tweaks rules for vacant structures

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Vacant commercial properties in various stages of repair are visible throughout the borough’s downtown, and the Borough Council is taking steps to improve the streetscape. The council introduced an ordinance at the Nov. 18 meeting, revising a property maintenance ordinance to allow for a 6-foot fence to…

  • Sea Bright plans for roadway improvements

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI SEA BRIGHT — As part of the borough’s ongoing recovery planning, Sea Bright is working on a plan for roadway improvements that incorporate safety accommodations for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and mobilityimpaired persons. Members of the Borough Council approved a resolution at the Nov. 18 meeting establishing and adopting…

  • Band and its many helpers spread holiday cheer

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Rita Jones, left to right, Cindie Dnistrian and Dee Wallace help their fellow “elves” box up goodies at the Holiday Express warehouse in Tinton Falls on Nov. 20. Right: Kevin Harjes boxes up gift bags and supplies in preparation for a party the following day. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Holiday…

  • Fort may become hub for data centers, tech firms

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Facilities in place at Fort Monmouth, plus a pool of skilled high-tech workers in the county, are assets the firm that is marketing fort properties hopes will attract technology and data companies to the former Army base. Christopher E. Kinum, executive director of broker Cushman and Wakefield, said a data…

  • Mascots comfortable in disguise

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rachel Zacharczyk, dressed as the Ocean Township High School Spartan, celebrates a 21-6 win over Long Branch High School on Oct. 25. MATT DENTON The first time Angelica Franco donned the Cougar costume and became the Colts Neck High School mascot, she knew it was something she was going to…

  • Now introducing …2014

    Meet the freshman class of cars and trucks that are newly arriving for the 2014 model year By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features BMW 4 SERIES New” is a major selling point in the automotive business, as never-before-seen cars lure buyers into dealerships, especially those that want to be the first in their subdivision to drive…

  • Q&A

    Six is enough with Sharon Peters Q: Our 23-year-old son is close to buying a car, and he stunned us by telling us he’s probably going to get a 72-month loan. Six years?! Who permits such a thing? Anyhow, what’s your feeling about financing a car for such a long time? A: First, the durations…

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