Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • ‘Boat N.J.’ course will be offered in Woodbridge Feb. 7

    ‘Boat N.J.’ course will be offered in Woodbridge Feb. 7

    A “Boat N.J.” course will be offered by New Jersey Boating Safety Classes in Woodbridge on Feb. 7. The “Boat N.J.” course meets the needs of boaters and personal watercraft (PWC) operators for a basic overview of boat and PWC operation. The boating safety class is required by the State of New Jersey –  Division…

  • On campus

    On campus

    Zuxin Miche Ling of Kendall Park was named to the dean’s list at Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois, for the fall 2015 semester. Students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored or achieve a 3.5 cumulative GPA for 12 or more hours…

  • What do you know about home insurance?

    What do you know about home insurance?

    Many homeowners and renters are confused about insurance, from what it covers to how much coverage they need. Here’s what to know to be better protected By Carley Lintz CTW Features Whether you own or rent your home, you need protection. Yet, when it comes to their protecting residence, many Americans remain confused by key…

  • Environmental group gets grant for seminars

    Environmental group gets grant for seminars

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP–The Whalepond Brook Watershed Association will be focusing on educating the public on watersheds in the coming months. Faith Teitelbaum, a trustee with the watershed association, said a $4,700 grant from the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association to fund seminars on watersheds, starting in April in Ocean Township. “The first…

  • Master of the house

    Master of the house

    Single-family homes make up a significant portion of the rental market. But before investing in a property, be aware of what awaits in the land of landlords By Marilyn Melia Kennedy CTW Features Looking into being a landlord? No longer can homebuyers count on purchasing now and selling for a profit later. Instead, buyers wanting…

  • Americans upbeat on the housing market

    Americans upbeat on the housing market

    Consumers think it’s a great time to buy, but affordability remains a major concern, according to new housing pulse survey By Alex Burnham CTW Features Many Americans think it’s a good time to buy — and sell — a home. A vast majority of Americans believe purchasing a home is a good financial decision, and…

  • When selecting apartments, renters make fast choices

    When selecting apartments, renters make fast choices

    High-speed Internet access, cell-phone reception among the amenities that today’s renters are prioritizing Apartment hunters place a high priority on something they can’t really see when they step into a unit — fast Internet connectivity and cell phone reception. Renters of all ages want to be able to live easily online wherever they choose to…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. hires new regional vice president in Monmouth County

    Gloria Nilson & Co. hires new regional vice president in Monmouth County

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces the hiring of Richard F. Martel Jr. as its regional vice president in Monmouth County. In addition, Martel will also serve as the broker/manager of the company’s Spring Lake office. Martel brings 25 years of real estate experience to his new role, having worked in almost every aspect…

  • Shore Conference track and field meet moved to new date

    Shore Conference track and field meet moved to new date

    Last weekend’s blizzard forced the postponement of the Shore Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27. The John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River is the site for the meet, which will pit the best track and field athletes from Monmouth and Ocean counties against each other. At the…