Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Habitat for Humanity revitalizing Long Branch neighborhoods

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is not only building homes for families in need, but has begun a pursuit to transform entire neighborhoods. Laura Lella-Smith, director of operations for the Monmouth County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, said during the City Council’s May 24 Workshop meeting…

  • Homeownership seen as a little less thrilling come tax day

    Homeownership seen as a little less thrilling come tax day

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works Pay rent and “you’re throwing money away.” Like many adages, this one contains a kernel of truth. But that kernel has shrunk a bit, considering that, for many homeowners, the tax advantage of buying has vanished. Homeownership traditionally delivered income tax savings because a homeowner’s mortgage interest payments…

  • Three tips to win the race for a new home

    Three tips to win the race for a new home

    In a seller’s market, success in home buying favors the focused, prepared buyer. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works This year home shopping may feel like hitting a hill at the end of a marathon with a pack of runners closing in on you from behind. Scraping together a down payment and winning mortgage…

  • Ranney School celebrates boat builders, multiculturalism

    Ranney School celebrates boat builders, multiculturalism

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — At Ranney School there is one mission — to nurture intellectual curiosity and inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively and contribute meaningfully to society. Two recent events that students took part in allowed them to explore their heritage and learn about other cultures in the…

  • Local mom hopes to help others with walk

    Local mom hopes to help others with walk

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN- A young mother is hoping to raise money and inspire new mothers to get help when they need it. Jessica Montalto is hoping several other mothers suffering from Postpartum Depression (PPD) join Postpartum Progress Climb Out of the Darkness Walk on June 18 at Thompson Park in Middletown. Montalto,…

  • Beck rallies to oppose hike in gas tax

    Beck rallies to oppose hike in gas tax

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A local legislator is hoping to defeat any proposal that includes a rise in the gas tax in New Jersey. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) held a rally at the Tinton Falls Municipal Building on June 6 and told a group of supporters that a proposal to raise the…

  • Heritage House Sotheby’s participates in global real estate conference

    Heritage House Sotheby’s participates in global real estate conference

    Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, Shrewsbury, recently participated in the 2016 Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event. The event, which took place May 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought together approximately 2,300 members of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, with more than 165 of the brand’s companies represented from 40 countries and territories worldwide. “The…

  • Fight is on against Zika virus although outbreak unlikely

    Fight is on against Zika virus although outbreak unlikely

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties occupy a combined area of nearly 1,500 square miles, yet officials are on the hunt for predators that could fit inside the palm of one’s hand. Mosquitoes, which can be carriers of the infectious Zika virus, are the target of local officials who say prevention…

  • JCP&L holds open house on reliability project

    JCP&L holds open house on reliability project

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Residents were able to question several professionals involved in a proposed project to add a third transmission line and increase power between Red Bank and Aberdeen. Representatives of Jersey Central Power & Lighting (JCP&L) held three open houses last week to answer any questions regarding the project, with…