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App.com | Asbury Park Press

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See how Cafe Scala in Freehold serves a taste of Italy | Exclusive

FREEHOLD -- Picture yourself in Italy, sipping an espresso, nibbling something delicious, and enjoying that feeling that comes from being someplace beautiful. Now imagine it close to home, at the newly opened Cafe Scala. Owners John and Kim Scala will officially open their cafe Saturday, Nov. 14, after a weeklong soft opening. Cafe Scala is tucked along Bannard Street, just a few blocks from the borough's busy downtown, and sits besides the couple's other business, New York Shaving Company. The cafe, John Scala said, was a true labor of love that took several years to build in the barber shop's former storage area. A window between the two lets customers of each peek through to the other side. Dining news: Freehold Italian restaurant coming from owner of LBI's Chicken or the Egg "We wanted to create a unique experience where our customers could enjoy the cross promotion," he said. "We want everyone to be able to experience both concepts." The Scalas spent a great deal of time on the details of their cafe, from the black and white-tiled floors and sparkling chandeliers to leather tufted benches and vintage doors that open to an outdoor courtyard. Pastries and sweets — sfogliatella,

Freehold Township, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Plan for expansive complex in woodlands questioned

BRICK TOWNSHIP — A proposal to construct eight office buildings and two distribution centers on a 36.73-acre wooded property along Cedar Bridge Avenue sparked questions from residents about traffic, flooding, environmental impacts and building heights during the Nov. 9 planning board meeting. The board did not take final action during the evening’s hearing, which is scheduled to continue Jan.

Brick, NJ · 23h

Jersey Shore Online

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Ocean County Asphalt Factory Plan Won’t Be Decided In 2026

BRICK – A sixth hearing for an application before the township Board of Adjustment to improve a 1950s-era asphalt plant, focused mostly on the cross-examination of Greg Wagner, who is the division manager of Stavola Industries and who had given testimony at the previous hearing. The Stavola asphalt plant...

Brick, NJ · 1d

920 ESPN New Jersey

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Jersey Freeze in Freehold gets a Netflix moment thanks to Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen at Jersey Freeze, now with a Netflix nod from Brian Williams. A little Freehold pride going national.

Freehold Township, NJ · 16h

Star News Group

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Public hearing, final vote on police annex postponed

The borough council has postponed until December the public hearing and vote for final approval of a bond ordinance on the borough’s new police annex, due to a miscommunication on the initial scheduling of the public hearing.    The decision to delay followed public backlash at the Nov. 9 meeting regarding the council’s initial effort to have the vote then, despite the miscommunication.

Brielle, NJ · 2d

App.com | Asbury Park Press

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Tornado watch for Monmouth, Ocean counties

Monmouth and Ocean counties are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, the National Weather Service said. The watch includes much of central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth and northwest Ocean counties until 5:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Just after 5 p.m., Asbury Park Press reporters across Monmouth and Ocean counties were reporting soaking rain and “pencil eraser-sized hail” falling across the region, which had left a layer of ice on the ground now and was drowning out conversations inside homes. Manchester Police sent out a public robocall at 5:55 p.m. urging the public to stay off the roads due to “slippery roadways” as a result of the severe weather. In New Jersey, the tornado watch includes eight counties in addition to Monmouth and Ocean. The other counties are Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset. The severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Ocean, central Monmouth, the eastern central portion of Mercer and southeastern Middlesex counties. At 4:39 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest of Toms River, moving east at 25 mph, all according to the weather service. Frequent and life-threatening lightning was also causing

Monmouth County, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Neck-and-neck race for Manasquan council seat

The aphorism “every vote counts” surely is holding true in this month’s borough council election. As of Nov. 9, incumbent Democratic candidate Sheila Vidreiro was tied with former councilman Michael Long, a Republican candidate, for a seat on the dais. Another available council seat was secured by current Council President Jason “Jay” Bryant, for his second two-year term, in last week’s election.

Manasquan, NJ · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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Mark Your Calendar for 10 New Jersey Winter Festivals With Lights and Ice

Thousands of people sprint into the Atlantic Ocean in February on purpose, and they do it for charity. I still can’t decide if that is brave, silly, or a little bit of both. That icy dash is only one way New Jersey celebrates the cold months. Some winter events here feature ice sculptures carved right in front of a crowd.

New Jersey · 2d

Star News Group

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$300,000 bond ordinance approved for roadwork

MANTOLOKING — The borough council unanimously approved a bond ordinance on first reading that would provide an additional $300,000 for the Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street Improvements Project. The ordinance would authorize the issuance of $300,000 in bonds or notes to finance the supplemental appropriation for the project. During the meeting, Borough Clerk Beverley Konopada described the measure as “a bond ordinance providing a supplemental appropriation of $300,000 for the Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street Improvements Project” and authorizing the issuance of $300,000 in borough bonds or notes to finance the cost.

Mantoloking, NJ · 23h

thelakewoodscoop.com

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UPDATE: Ongoing Microsoft Outage Continuing To Disrupt Email Services; Jackson Township Affected As Well

A widespread Microsoft outage is continuing to cause disruptions to email services and other Outlook applications across the country this afternoon, affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals, businesses and government agencies across the country. The outage has impacted Microsoft’s Outlook email platform and other Microsoft 365 services, with users reporting...

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

Daily Targum

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Rutgers women's basketball erases 17-point deficit against Monmouth for 4th straight win

The Rutgers women's basketball team narrowly beat Monmouth 64-62 on Wednesday night at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. The Scarlet Knights (4-0, 0-0) rode a dominant third quarter and some huge late shots to complete a massive comeback against the Hawks (2-1, 0-0) in a clash between two New Jersey schools.

New Brunswick, NJ · 2d

Triangle

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Drexel fall sports come to an end in postseason

Drexel University's women's field hockey and men's soccer teams concluded their 2026 CAA postseason campaigns with narrow losses on consecutive days, bringing both teams' seasons to an end. The women's field hockey team fell 2-1 to Monmouth University on Nov. 4 in the CAA tournament at Buckley Field. The matchup...

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

restaurantmagazine.com

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Paris Baguette Brings Artisan Pastries and Cakes to Freehold

Local Fans Turn Longtime Passion into a New Community Gathering Spot. The brand operates more than 4,000 locations worldwide and maintains over 300 bakery cafés across North America. Leadership has set an ambitious goal to reach 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada by 2030, steadily expanding through partnerships with passionate local entrepreneurs.

Freehold Township, NJ · 22h

Star News Group

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Set the stage for Christmas

Nothing quite compares to when the holidays are approaching. The season kicks off as the temperature drops, smells of gingerbread fill the air and bright, colorful decorations are shining at every turn. The ambiance is instantly set when the first note of cherished Christmas music is played in stores and on the radio.

Brick, NJ · 1d

NBC New York

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Tornado watch issued in NJ as storms threaten tri-state; 3″ of snow possible elsewhere

This article is no longer being updated. Track the latest developments in our live blog here. The weather pattern is about to take a dramatic turn, and a potentially dangerous one. A developing storm system will bring the potential for severe weather, periods of heavy rain, and even accumulating snow...

New Jersey · 1d

roi-nj.com

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Commvault makes personnel moves in wake of CFO departure

Commvault, based in Tinton Falls, announced Nov. 13 that Danielle Abrahamsen, chief accounting officer, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1. Abrahamsen succeeds Gary Merrill, who is leaving to pursue an opportunity at another company outside the industry. Merrill will serve as an advisor to Commvault through the end of its fiscal year. Commvault has engaged Spencer Stuart to help identify its next CFO.

Tinton Falls, NJ · 19h