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Grants will fund new pavilion, green team exposure
Sustainable Jersey announced that 31 New Jersey municipalities will receive a Sustainable Jersey small grant funded by the PSEG Foundation. Five $20,000 grants, six $10,000 grants and 20 $2,000 grants were distributed to fund a variety of projects. Locally, Middletown will receive $20,000 to construct a new pavilion at Poricy Park with a LiveRoof modular…
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Suspect in Old Bridge murder taken into custody
A Sayreville man sought in a brutal attack and murder is now in custody. Earl Allayne Jr., 20, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, was reportedly apprehended on May 27 after a foot pursuit by an Old Bridge police officer led them into the Glenwood Apartments where the attack allegedly took place on May 24,…
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Sneakers, clothing being collected
The East Brunswick Blackhawks lacrosse team will hold a clothing drive fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 10 at the Youth Center, 350 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Acceptable items include: clothes, shoes, belts, purses, hats, toys, bed sheets, blankets, CDs and DVDs in appropriate cases. The team will receive extra money…
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The ARM alternative
Why you may want to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage By Erik J. Martin CTW Features When you’re buying a home, it’s natural to want to reduce your stress level and eliminate as much uncertainty as possible. It’s a big reason why many mortgage borrowers opt for a rate that’s fixed in order to nix any…
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Fundraiser to benefit Sayreville family in need
An Evening for Emil, a tricky tray/bingo community fundraiser for the Overmeres, will be held at 6 p.m. on June 10 at O’Dea Hall of St. Bernadette’s Church, Villanova Road and Princeton Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Emil Overmere, who has worked for St. Bernadette’s for more than 25 years, is unable to work due…
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Inventory down, demand up, sales slow
April home sales were cooler than expected, according to new report By Jesse Darland CTW Features Home-selling season started with a bang in 2017, but that quick pace has since cooled, according to a report out this month. The RE/MAX National Housing Report, which draws on listing data from 53 metro areas, showed that April…
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Temporary dwelling
Percentage of homebuyers that believe the idea of a “forever home” is outdated: 56. Source: Taylor Morrison’s 2017 Consumer Study © CTW Features
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Two suspects charged after powerwashing house
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police charged two individuals with burglary after they allegedly stole items from inside a residence they were hired to power wash. Patrol units responded to Henry Street and spoke with the victim, who stated that she left for a short time while the individuals were power washing the residence, according to information…
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South River police seize eight bricks of heroin
SOUTH RIVER – Members of the South River Police Department located more than eight bricks of heroin totaling 425 decks as well as drug paraphernalia. At approximately 7 a.m. May 11, officers executed a Superior Court-approved search warrant upon a residence on Whitehead Avenue as a result of a narcotics investigation conducted by the South…
