Local Doctor Receives National Honor

Dr. Hal Ornstein recognized for contributions to podiatry

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After More Than Two Decades Dentist's Practice Grows

Tribula & McComber share passion for dentistry with patients

Tucked away into the quiet Candlewood Commons is the dental office of Tribula & McComber Dental Associates. Since 1989 patients have been coming to see Dr. David Tribula and more recently his partner Dr. Nathalie McComber for their wide range of services. Working together the pair have strived to make going to the dentist comfortable for their patients. Tribula said he had worked in Wall before finding his first location in the Route 9 complex. "Howell has been very good to me," he said. "It has a great patient base and lovely people." Having worked in the town for so long he said he is now seeing not only his original patients but also their children and in some cases grandchildren. "I tell everyone I have 2000 best friends," he said.  …

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Owners Look to Fresh 'Chapter' at Local Establishment

Also owns Ivy League

When he agreed to buy The Chapter House last year Tom Jaspan knew owning two restaurants in town would present its own set of challenges. He had no way of knowing that one of those challenges would be Hurricane Sandy which closed the Route 9 north restaurant for a few days and his original Route 9 south Ivy League for more than a week.  After cleaning up from the powerful storm Jaspan said his time has been spent fixing up the restaurant. He said he hopes to make it a place to enjoy for customers who have frequented there for more than two decades as well as attracting new customers. The two restaurants were originally opened by longtime business owner and former Chamber of Commerce President Cory Wingerter. Before buying The Chapter House…

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Wegmans Freezes Prices on Summer Items

The seasonal price freeze at Wegmans lasts until Aug. 24.

Wegmans has once again announced a list of more than 65 products with prices frozen through Aug. 24. Even if costs go up for these products, Wegmans will not increase the retail price during this period. When you include all of the flavors, varieties, number of items (SKUs), that totals over 300 products. “Based on every measure we have considered, it is clear that the simplicity and relevance of a seasonal list where prices are locked in for several months works for our customers,” Wegmans President Colleen Wegman said. “And, it is not just a way to budget and save money; it’s also a tool for planning a healthy meal.”  As with previous lists, selections in meat, seafood, produce, grocery, dairy, bakery, frozen foods, and deli are included…

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Council, Chamber Tout New Era of Cooperation

Business community looks to work with governing body for growth

At the last meeting of the Howell Township Council there was a sense of cooperation when members of the Howell Chamber of Commerce addressed the members on the dais.  Jim Godfrey, who serves as 1st Vice President of the chamber thanked the council for working to help local businesses in the township. Godfrey said he has seen the two groups work well together in recent years and was hopeful that trend would continue. "I think we all realize the burden of the residential taxpayer cannot continue to be sustained without a strong, smart business community," he said.  Identifying what he saw as a "shift change," in the attitude of the administration, Godfrey said he has been glad to see the council working to help the business community. That …

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Freehold Raceway Mall Becomes New Home of Qdoba Mexican Grill

The Mexican restaurant will have its grand opening on Monday, April 1.

Qdoba Mexican Grill is coming to Freehold on Monday, April 1. The Freehold Raceway Mall location will celebrate its grand opening, by giving every guest who visits the new restaurant between April 1 and 7 a Qdoba Rewards Card preloaded with a free order of chips and queso. Adding to the excitement, the new Qdoba will also give 10 guests Free Burritos for a Year. Throughout April, guests who fill out a registration form at the restaurant will be entered into the giveaway, and 10 lucky winners will be announced on April 30.  All of Qdoba’s meals are handmade in front of guests and topped with personally selected fresh ingredients, including one of five distinctive salsas. Some of Qdoba’s signature flavors are Mexican Gumbo, 3-Cheese Queso …

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Our House's History Carries Tradition Into 21st Century

Local restaurant brings quality food to unique location

When Marriner's Tavern opened in 1747 the Revolutionary War was still just under 30 years away and Howell was not even a blip on the map. Fast forward more than 260 years and the tavern is now known as the Our House Restaurant and Banquet Facility and continues to provide a strong link to the township's history. The name has changed but owner Robbie Mowla said the overall feeling is the same which has kept customers coming back all these years. "It's a historical building and it has a good reputation" he said. Patrons of the restaurant learn about its history as soon as they get their menu filled with American cuisine. Since it opened the restaurant has been a place where local governments have met and served as the base of a group of …

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Freehold Raceway Mall Owner Presents New Luxury Development Project

Macerich, owner of the Freehold Raceway Mall, has teamed up with Roseland Properties to bring a multi-use property to Freehold Township.

The Freehold Township Committee gave owners of a potential new multi-use property their blessing to proceed with presentations to the Master Plan Committee. Roseland Properties and Macerich, owners of the nearby Freehold Raceway Mall, have teamed up to bring a new commercial and residential development to the Trotters Way area of Freehold Township.  During the March 21 committee meeting, Committee members listened to presentations about the potential new property, which would feature luxury apartments, neighborhood stores and other amenities. The new development would be built near the Freehold Raceway Mall and would require the property to undergo a zone change from a commercial use zone to a regional mall zone. The new property would …

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