Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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South Amboy discusses aesthetics of Broadway
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city is currently looking at revising the ordinance that governs building requirements for businesses on Broadway. Business Administrator Camille Tooker brought up the issue at the July 6 City Council business meeting. Currently, an ordinance that is more than 10 years old is the basis for decisions regarding…
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Automakers on target to meet fuel economy goals
It’s difficult to find a true ‘gas guzzler’ among today’s fleet of new cars, trucks and crossovers By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though big truck and SUV sales are booming, it doesn’t necessarily mean the nation’s gas pumps are draining at a considerably quicker rate. That’s because despite a shift in consumer sentiment, automakers are…
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LATCH smarts
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: We’re getting a new car that our two grandkids will be riding in often. The daughter-in-law is weighing in with the following: we’re supposed to get one that has the best LATCH system (for lashing down the child seats). I thought all new cars had this. And aren’t…
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Where to find the best deals in used cars
Gas prices are powering a surging demand for muscle cars in the pre-owned market, with the most fuel-efficient models being among the best bargains By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features As further evidence of the seismic shift in consumers’ preferences with regard to automobiles, resale values of the raciest rides on the road are soaring, while…
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Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises in Lakewood was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old. Automotive News evaluated nominations from across the United States and Canada and identified outstanding performers in a large field of top caliber…
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North Brunswick student writes winning essay about teacher
By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Writing an essay can often be a boring and tedious task, especially if you are a high school student. In Nilay Sharma’s case, however, the task was not tedious or boring at all. His essay was for a contest sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and…
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New South Brunswick townhome community selling quickly
Cambridge Crossing, a new South Brunswick townhome community from K. Hovnanian Homes, has been selling at a rapid pace. The community, which features a collection of 85 elegant townhomes, opened in December and is now nearly 50 percent sold a remarkable accomplishment, particularly considering that the community has yet to open a model home.…
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Gloria Zastko, Realtors announces top associates for June
June was a great month at Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick, and leading the team were Randi Tirado for listings, and Joyce Ann Staples for sales. Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors is proud of his entire team’s production for June, 2016, but lauds the two top producing agents. “Joyce Ann has been with…
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Police wife, clergymen pray for peace for all
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Local police, their relatives, public officials and clergymen are all speaking out against the violence that occurred last week around the country. Two men were shot dead by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and St. Paul, Minnesota, last week, which prompted a police-targeted shooting in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, where five police officers…
