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Eatontown addresses space shortage at Borough Hall
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council is considering the use of the vacant courtroom at Borough Hall to address a space shortage for municipal offices. At the Nov. 7 council meeting, members of the council authorized Borough Architect Kevin Settembrino to perform a detailed review of how the borough could maximize…
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Eatontown GOP winners will focus on fort reuse
West Long Branch Republican incumbents retain seats By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Republicans Richard Robinson, left, and Kevin Gonzalez celebrate their election to the Eatontown Borough Council on Nov. 5 at Ruffino’s Pizza. The two won the council seats in a race against Democratic incumbents Meir Araman and Jennifer Piazza. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF The redevelopment of…
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Groups seek donations to aid Philippines
The human toll is still being calculated, but no figure, however large, could possibly illustrate the staggering level of human suffering affecting the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. In a global humanitarian effort, several local, national and international organizations are providing avenues for New Jersey residents to lend a hand. Those interested can…
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Student is millionth Post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiary
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Steven Ferraro The one-millionth recipient of benefits from the Post- 9/11 GI Bill is an Army veteran who attends Middlesex County College (MCC). Steven Ferraro, a resident of Staten Island, N.Y., chose to attend MCC because of the “veteran-friendly” environment the school offers. “The reception from the student body is…
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Luxury condo tower proposed for oceanfront
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Yet another developer has presented plans for a high-end residential development along Long Branch’s oceanfront. Stuart Challoner, the engineer for Sea View Towers LLC, presented plans during the Nov. 6 Planning Board meeting for a 100-unit, 12-story condominium tower with a commercial component to be built on the southern corner…
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Squads see volunteer shortage
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Greg Williams, a Colts Neck First Aid Squad volunteer, stands near a truck at the unit’s headquarters on Nov. 8. While many first aid squads in New Jersey have struggled to recruit members, Colts Neck has seen a steady number of volunteers in recent years. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Only…
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Reinventing a classic
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The 2014 Chevrolet Impala sheds its stodgy image and makes big cars cool again Back in the 1960s and into the 1970s, the full-size Chevrolet Impala was the King of the Road, an unashamedly large and powerful sedan favored by American families that was perennially the automaker’s top seller. Recent…
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Q&A
Eco push with Sharon Peters Q: The cars we’ve been test-driving, including the Honda CR-Z and the Toyota RAV4, have this little button called the “Eco” button. It purportedly shifts the car into some sort of fuel-conserving green mode. What’s the deal with these things? Do they do anything? A: A wide-array of vehicles now come…
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Weichert, Realtors hosting 35th annual toy drive
The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of the 35th Annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through Dec. 13. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged…
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