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  • Top ways you might be wasting your money

    Top ways you might be wasting your money

    Many consumers waste money every day without even noticing it. Yet, rethinking our habits could provide savings that add up quickly over time. Here is a list of the top ways we waste money. Are there any areas where you could improve? Paying credit card interest — Always aim to pay off credit card debt…

  • Maximize fall and winter energy savings with simple tips

    Maximize fall and winter energy savings with simple tips

    By Scott McGillivray As temperatures decrease during the fall and winter months, energy usage and costs tend to climb. These five energy-saving tips for your home will ensure the comfort of your family and your wallet. 1. Adjust your thermostat. Lower the heat on your thermostat while you are away from home and before you…

  • Matawan church to host praise concert Oct. 14

    Matawan church to host praise concert Oct. 14

    MATAWAN — Familiar praise songs as well as new songs and singalongs will resound on Oct. 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34, Matawan. Everyone who enjoys joyful praise is invited to attend this performance by area bands and organizations, including two bands from First Presbyterian. “This will…

  • Countywide recycling contest open to young artists

    Countywide recycling contest open to young artists

    Middlesex County’s Recycling Division is asking young artists age 11 and younger to participate in the second annual “No Wasted Talent Art Contest.” A selection committee from the Middlesex County Improvement Authority will choose a single winner, whose artwork will reach more than 90,000 homes and businesses through an online recycling brochure tailored to each of…

  • Entertainer will perform music from movies at Colts Neck library

    Entertainer will perform music from movies at Colts Neck library

    COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck Public Library will present entertainer Phil Bruschi in a performance of popular music from movies. “As Time Goes By: Songs from the Movies” will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the library, 1 Winthrop Drive. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Information about…

  • Volunteers glean 1,600 pounds of apples at Giamarese Farms

    Volunteers glean 1,600 pounds of apples at Giamarese Farms

    EAST BRUNSWICK – More than a dozen volunteers gathered at Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick to collect surplus apples for people in need. The gleaning — or collection of surplus produce left in the fields after the harvest — was held by New Jersey Farmers Against Hunger (FAH), a program of the non-profit New Jersey…

  • Local high school raises money for injured Atlantic City police officer

    Local high school raises money for injured Atlantic City police officer

    North Brunswick Township High School recently held a Jean Day to raise more than $500 to help a police officer and his family. The younger brother of health and physical education teacher Christopher Waddell is a sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department. On Sept. 3, while investigating a group of suspicious people, fellow officer Joshlee Vadell…

  • Flavor of Freehold will return on Oct. 4-5

    Flavor of Freehold will return on Oct. 4-5

    FREEHOLD – A trip to Freehold Borough in October will support efforts to fight substance abuse in the community. On Oct. 4-5 from 5:30-8 p.m., the downtown district of Freehold Borough will host the Flavor of Freehold featuring offerings from local businesses. The event is presented by Downtown Freehold, which schedules and promotes events in the…

  • Real Estate: Ask our broker

    Real Estate: Ask our broker

    By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: How long should homes remain on the market? In our area we have noticed a number of houses that have been for sale for several years, some for five years and maybe longer. These homes are vacant, but they could be sold if the owners lowered the price.…