This Weekend: Chinese New Year Celebration in Holmdel

A look at events going on in the Holmdel and Hazlet area this weekend.

Editor's note: With the approaching storm, make sure to click on each event and contact the event planner to ensure it has not been canceled. Friday, Feb. 8 Dearborn Hosts 16th Annual Deep Cut Society Orchid Show Dearborn Market is hosting representatives from the Deep Cut Orchid Society and other local commercial orchid growers from the tri-state area again this year. Members will be presenting beautiful landscaped exhibits using many unique orchid species throughout the weekend. Orchid growers will also be selling plants throughout the show.  Saturday, Feb. 9 Dearborn Hosts 16th Annual Deep Cut Society Orchid Show Dearborn Market is hosting representatives from the Deep Cut Orchid Society and other local commercial orchid growers from …

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Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Home in Holmdel and Hazlet

Sealing windows and adding insulation to your home can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Time is money, the old adage goes, but so is a well-winterized house. Stopping air leakages can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With temperatures expected to remain in the mid to low thirties in Holmdel and Hazlet this week, you might want to consdier closing up air leaks in your home.  Check out these three tips winterize your home in Holmdel and Hazlet: Here is a list of local places and resources where you can find supplies and advice for insulating your home:

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Week Ahead in Holmdel and Hazlet

Planning boards hold hearings on housing developments; township holiday celebrations, theater.

Entertainment Monday, Dec. 3 On Monday night, a free reading at 7 p.m. of "Holidays on Ice" by David Sedaris at Holmdel Theatre Company. The theater is located in front of Holmdel High School, at 36 Crawfords Corner Rd.  Tuesday, Dec. 4 Indian Hill School in Holmdel hosts hour-long “Writers Workshop” information session for parents of all three grade levels taking part in the literacy initiative. In the cafeteria, 7 p.m. The Holmdel Planning Board will hold two public hearings. The first is for preliminary / final site plan for Meridian Hospital Corp.'s Bayshore Wound Center next to the hospital. The applicant seeks construction of a new oxygen tank pad and conversion of approximately 3,735 square feet of existing office space to a wound …

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Holmdel HS Cross Country Team Takes 1st Place At State Meet

On Saturday the boys won the NJSIAA Group II Championships at Holmdel Park -- again!

The stellar Holmdel High School Boys Cross Country team coached by Sean McCafferty defended its title by taking first place Saturday in the NJSIAA Group II Championships, held at Holmdel Park.  Holmdel's Jack Baisley, Andrew Tsai, Dan Barlev, Aaron Barlev, Eric Williams, Nick De Maio, and Anton Luz ran a thrilling race for Holmdel.  Individually, senior Jack Baisley took third place in the race. Baisley had also led the Hornets to win the Nov. 10 Sectional Championships in Delsea. In a videotaped interview with NJRunners.com after that race, he said the Hornets had prepared for the competitions by running every day, right through Hurricane Sandy.  Star Ledger sportswriter Jim Lambert cheered senior Eric William's dash from the back in …

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TELL US: What is Open in Holmdel or Hazlet?

Calls were placed to many local gas stations and grocery stores in the area, and most went unanswered or unable to connect.

Patch has been trying to find some local grocery stores or gas stations that might be open Thursday afternoon, but we haven't had much luck. Patch reporters placed phone calls to many stores in the Holmdel-Hazlet Patch directory, but most didn't pick up. Other calls were disconnected or resulted in busy signals. The one gas station that did answer, Hazlet Plaza Gulf, was out of gas as of 1:45 p.m. Thursday, but an employee said they expected to have more "in a few hours." Attempts to reach the following gas stations were unsuccessful: It was a similar story with grocery stores, with phone calls to the following businesses going unanswered or unable to connect: The Hazlet Wawa was one of 100 stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania closed Nov…

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Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: Holmdel-Hazlet Resources

Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Holmdel and Hazlet to help you stay healthy.

You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD.  Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …

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Holmdel Half Century Club Hears From Andy Katz, Township Administrator

Township Administrator Andy Katz told the large group of seniors that there is solid progress in plans for development of Alcatel-Lucent tract.

At a well-attended meeting Tueday with the Holmdel Half Century Club, Township Administrator Andrew Katz said that the township's financial situation is improving at a better than expected pace.  Katz said that township officials expect to reach a point of long-term sustainability within 2-3 years instead of 3-5 years.  The administration is planning to develop a broader tax base, including re-zoning  to allow quality businesses along Route 35 and in Holmdel Village. With respect to the 473-acre Lucent property on Crawfords Corner Road, Katz said he is "more than optimistic" about plans for its development.  There has been solid progress, he said, adding that the township's Alcatel-Lucent Redevelopment Plan has not changed that much. It …

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James McEowen

12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Jeff, No. Andy just gave a quick general overview to the HHCC. If you want zoning details, I believe you will have to attend Township Committee meetings.   more ›

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What's On the Market in Holmdel

In Holmdel, buyers can plunk their money down on a million dollar dream resort, or a low-priced doublewide in a mobile home park.

There are 162 properties for sale in Holmdel, according to Realtor.com. Here are just a few selected to show the variety in zip code 07733. Click through the photo gallery to see everything from multimillion dollar mansions, to century-old historic manors, to low-price manufactured homes. 

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Two Estate Sales in Holmdel Saturday

One sale is to sell off the contents of 15 rooms. The other sale is at the home of a high end designer.

The following estate sale was advertised on CT Peters Inc, Appraisers.  Address: 4 Autumn Terrace, off Ely Road in Holmdel Village. (You can access Ely from Route 520.) It's a 6,000 square foot mansion. You can't miss it. When: Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One day only. What's for sale: The sale is being run by C.T. Peters Inc, Appraisers and is advertised as a "15-room contents sale." Included among the furniture offerings is a 200-piece flatware set and a 20-piece serving set Note to Early Birds: Numbers are being handed out at 8:00 a.m., so they must expect a crowd. See photos here at the CT Peters Appraisal website.  ----------------------- This following estate sale was advertised on Craig's List. Address: 236 Holland Road…

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Job Hunt: Tutors Needed, Six Flags Job Fair

Looking for a job? We found some in the area

Six Flags Great Adventure Job Fair Six Flags will host two job fairs, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 at the Employment Center at Six Flags Great Adventure. The amusement park is hiring more than 4,100 employees including 200 internships for the 2012 season from high school students to senior citizens. Six Flags offers a wide variety of positions and paid internships and offers team members many benefits, including flexible hours, advancement opportunities, health and medical benefits, reward and recognition programs, scholarships, free park admission, free incentives from area businesses and much more. Six Flags is looking for enthusiastic candidates of all ages and backgrounds including students, teachers, stay-at-home …

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