Author: Greater Media
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Snooze alert
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard on “Today” that Nissan has a new technology coming out that alerts the driver who’s falling asleep at the wheel. They explained a little about how it works, but did not say when this car will be out. We don’t have a Nissan dealership in our area so…
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Flipping the calendar pages
GIRL TALK Clare Marie Celano No matter how you slice it folks, eventually, we do turn into our parents — like it or not. This welcome or dreaded transformation, however we see this phenomenon, does happen — at least, according to my oldest daughter who recently looked at me and said, “Oh my God. It’s…
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Garbage collection moved to Sept. 8
South Brunswick will not collect trash nor recycling on Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Material will be collected on Sept. 8. Any questions should be directed to 732- 329-4000, ext. 7274.
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Pedestrian struck and killed by Jeep on Route 33
REGIONAL INTEREST By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Once again, the mix of a vehicle and a pedestrian has proven deadly on Route 33. Just after 10 p.m. Aug. 25, a 60-year-old male Manalapan resident was struck by a vehicle as he was standing in the right lane of Route 33 eastbound near the…
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Music and food fest will assist veterans
MARLBORO – The fifth annual Marlboro Music and Food Festival and New Jersey Wounded Warrior Motorcycle Rally will once again assist local veterans. In previous years, the Music and Food Festival was known as the Blues and BBQ Festival. This year’s festival will be held at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Recreation Way, off Wyncrest…
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SPORT SHORTS
When the 29th season of Drew University women’s soccer begins on Sept. 1, seniors Emma Campbell (Cresskill), Melanie Santos (John F. Kennedy Memorial) and Shannon Slowey (Delaware Valley Regional) will wear the captains’ armbands, announced by head coach Christa Racine.
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Make the most of your home appraisal
When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…
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The highs and lows of downsizing
Time to condense the nest? Keep these considerations in mind before moving to a smaller home. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree, or consolidator who refrains from hoarding too many possessions, moving from your current home to a more compact and lowermaintenance residence can make a lot of…
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The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure
Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…
