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Waterfront park plan calls for dog park, fields
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Township Council is moving forward on a revitalization project for the Cliffwood Beach Waterfront Park that will involve flood mitigation measures and the addition of recreational facilities. Councilman Gregory Cannon said that damage to the park during superstorm Sandy has provided an opportunity to address ongoing flooding…
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Kennedy’s call to service recalled 50 years later
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy ride in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963, shortly before the president was assassinated. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, left its…
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Keyport deals with problem properties
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer With more than 100 vacant or abandoned properties in town, Keyport officials are considering new ways to ensure that banks or private owners keep up with required maintenance. Overgrown lawns, weeds and other debris that blight local neighborhoods and pose safety hazards for neighbors have been a big concern for…
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Nonprofit turns page for at-risk youth
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Abby Daly, founder of the Bridge of Books Foundation, loads boxes of books for delivery at a storage facility in Red Bank on Nov. 15. The organization provides books to children in underserved and at-risk communities in New Jersey. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A s the holiday season approaches and…
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Smart cars for snow driving
Front or rear drive? Four-wheel or all-wheel drive? Here’s how to choose a car or truck that’s built to tackle the toughest winter conditions. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With Old Man Winter’s icy breath bearing down upon us, choosing a car that delivers top traction in the snow can be paramount in many car…
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Going the extra mile
With housing inventories low, many listing agents are offering extra perks to attract clients By Erik J. Martin CTW Features With the real estate market in rebound mode, housing is in shorter supply in many key markets — creating stiffer competition among agents vying for the same home seller customers. Under these seller-friendly circumstances, agents…
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NAIOP New Jersey accepting nominations for 27th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards
NAIOP New Jersey, the commercial real estate development association, is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards, the industry’s most prestigious honors. Details and nomination forms are available at www.naiopnj.org/gala27. The awards will be presented at the Gala on May 15, 2014 at the Palace at Somerset Park. The awards honor excellence…
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Coldwell Banker home listing report finds Malibu most expensive market
The glitz, glamour and white sandy beaches of Malibu, Calif., have attracted the rich and famous to this premier destination for years. Recently, Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its 2013 Home Listing Report (HLR), which ranked Malibu as the most expensive place to live in the United States. According to the annual report, an apples-to-apples…
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Jaguars’ field hockey season ends in state quarterfinals
JACKSON MEMORIAL By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The season was just over for Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey team after a 3-1 loss to Rancocas Valley Regional High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament, which concluded one of the best seasons ever for the Jaguars at 16-5. But coach Jenna Blondina had…
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