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  • Extended hours scheduled for Dec. 28 blood drive

    Extended hours scheduled for Dec. 28 blood drive

    A blood drive sponsored by Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will be held from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 28 at the on-site Mobile Bus. Schedule an appointment by contacting Dennis Fowler at [email protected] or calling 732-842-5750, ext. 264. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. A $10 Dunkin’ Donuts card will be given to every…

  • New Year’s Day Greenway Walk in Holmdel slated

    New Year’s Day Greenway Walk in Holmdel slated

    The 21st annual New Year’s Day Greenway Walk in Holmdel will be held 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2017. Ring in the New Year with the Friends of Holmdel Open Space on a leisurely trail walk from the Ramanessin Section of Holmdel Park into Holmdel’s adjoining Bayonet Farm Park. Meet at the Ramanessin Trail…

  • Washington’s crossing of Delaware River to be re-enacted Christmas Day

    Washington’s crossing of Delaware River to be re-enacted Christmas Day

    TRENTON — Visitors can relive a crucial turning point in American history with the annual re-enactment of General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day, the 240th anniversary of the iconic crossing that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War at a time when the fledgling nation’s prospects seemed hopeless. Visitors to…

  • How to get a good deal in a seller’s market

    How to get a good deal in a seller’s market

    Tips to help home buyers get the best bargaining position By Erik J. Martin CTW Features In the current real estate market, sellers hold most of the good cards and have been able to claim near top dollar for their properties for sale. But that winning streak can’t continue forever. In fact, new data by…

  • Smarter homes sell

    Smarter homes sell

    Both consumers and real estate professionals show interest in smart home tech By Jesse Darland CTW Features The National Association of Realtors released a Smart Homes and Realtors report, which examined the growing array of smart home devices and their impact on the real estate market. The report, which surveyed real estate agents across the…

  • Ask our broker with Peter G. Miller

    Ask our broker with Peter G. Miller

    Safe ARM? By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We know that fixed mortgage rates are low, but adjustable-rate financing is even lower. Why shouldn’t we finance with an ARM? Answer: Despite attractive initial interest rates, ARMs represent fewer than five percent of all mortgage origination’s according to Ellie Mae. In mid-October, Freddie Mac reported…

  • Smart, safe

    Smart, safe

    80 Percent of real estate agents believe that smart-home security systems are an important feature in homes. Source: National Association of Realtors © CTW Features

  • Two students injured during school bus crash

    Two students injured during school bus crash

      MONROE – Student passengers aboard a school bus were injured when a school bus collided with a vehicle. A school bus being driven by Nesly Belot, 59, of Ocean Township, was traveling west on Avenue D in Monroe, approaching the intersection with 10th Street, around 3:51 p.m. on Dec. 19, according to information provided…

  • Blue Santa, Grinch to parade through Spotswood tonight

    Blue Santa, Grinch to parade through Spotswood tonight

      The Spotswood Police Department will be escorting Blue Santa and the Grinch from 6-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 21. Visit the department’s Facebook page for updated information.