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  • Robert D. Azzara

    Robert D. Azzara, 56, of East Brunswick passed away suddenly on Nov. 20. Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong resident of East Brunswick and a graduate of Boston College. In 2013, he retired from TD Bank, Morristown. Surviving are his parents, Nicholas and Ann (Battaglia) Azzara of East Brunswick; his sister, Jamie Malloy…

  • Lake Takanassee added to federal study

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city’s largest lake has been added to a federal study on coastal lake flooding since superstorm Sandy. Lake Takanassee, along with two other Monmouth County lakes, was added last month to an ongoing study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on coastal lakes impacted by…

  • Christmas concert on tap at S.R. church

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Choir will host its 14th annual Christmas Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the church, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River. Admission is free of charge. All are invited to attend. A reception will be held in the church hall after the concert. For more information, log on to www.saintpeterandpaul.org.

  • Bulldogs, Blue Devils wrap up state football titles

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Both the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Shore Regional High School football teams won their respective state sectional championships in a convincing manner Dec. 5. Top-seeded Shore Regional rolled up 520 yards on the ground as it downed thirdseeded Palmyra (10-2), 56-28, at Kean University to win its second straight…

  • Library to celebrate New Year’s at Noon

    The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Drive, will sponsor its annual New Year’s at Noon celebration beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 31. The event will feature stories, crafts and a crystal ball dropping at noon. For more information, log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5033.

  • Politz raised bar high for future Lancers gymnasts

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Kristen Politz knew she only had one chance to leave her mark in high school gymnastics. St. John Vianney High School fielded a varsity team for the first time this fall, affording Politz, a senior, an opportunity to prove she is one of the best in the state. The Lancers’…

  • Old Town Village offers holiday traditions for the whole family

    Old Town Village in Piscataway will serve as the host to several holiday traditions for the whole family on Dec. 13, including crafts, carriage rides and live music. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE PISCATAWAY — The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage invites residents to experience its “Seasonal…

  • New rules for mortgage interest deduction

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features IRS requiring more info from lenders to confirm the mortgage interest owners can deduct The Internal Revenue Service has a keen interest in your mortgage interest. One of the big perks of homeownership is the deductibility of mortgage interest, allowing owners to whittle down the amount of their gross…

  • Where motorists spend the most time in traffic

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With more cars and trucks on the road, commuters are paying the price with increased travel times. Here’s where to find (or avoid) the worst gridlock while driving. It should come as no surprise to commuters that traffic on our nation’s highways is worse than its ever been, due largely…