Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie receives President’s Award for quality service and productivity
Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces that in recognition of its outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate recently honored Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie with the Century 21 President’s Award. The annual award is bestowed upon those independent Century 21 offices that earn…
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Ocean Township achieves goal of stable tax rate
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The goal going into budget season for township officials has been to maintain a stable tax rate, something that was achieved in 2016. Deputy Mayor William Garofalo said during the March 24 Borough Council meeting that the tax rate will remain at 49.3 cents per $100 of…
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Spartans’ baseball team looks to go deeper in postseason
By Warren Rappleyea With six key position players and two starting pitchers back in the fold, Ocean Township High School’s baseball team looks forward to another strong season after posting an 18-10 mark a year ago. Spartans coach Cip Apicelli will also look for a strong showing in the postseason after reaching the round of…
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Weichert of East Brunswick recognizes Warters for February success
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was recognized for her exceptional success during the month of February. Waters led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex County, in resale listings. Warters can be reached in Weichert’s East Brunswick office at…
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Metuchen wants to change I-287 interchange
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will meet with borough officials to discuss the possibility of making long-awaited improvements to the Interstate 287 and Route 27 interchange, according to Dan Triana, a spokesman for NJDOT. Residents of Bridge Street have been seeking improvements to…
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Eatontown planning on dog agility space to 80 Acres Park
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – At 80 Acres Park there are a variety of amenities for residents to use, including two baseball fields, a softball field, a utility sporting field, a basketball court, nature trails and a tot play area. A recent proposal discussed by the borough’s Recreation Advisory Committee and Borough…
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Bears eager to challenge for Red Division baseball title
By Jimmy Allinder Even though the East Brunswick High School baseball team finished last season with a winning record (13-12), head coach Chris Kenney considered it a subpar season. With a 56-41 record in five years at the helm, Kenney believes the program is now at the point where the goal should be nothing less…
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Shrewsbury introduces 2016 budget
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer SHREWSBURY – The Borough Council has introduced a $9.3 million budget that will increase municipal taxes for many residents by approximately $80 a month. The budget, introduced at the council’s March 21 meeting, includes a municipal tax levy of $7,137,179.20, up from last year’s tax levy of $6,634,309.29. The…
