-

Scouts’ honor
Top: The aisle is filled with eager shoppers as members of the Daisy Girl Scout Troop of East Brunswick buy food June 30 from the ShopRite of Spotswood to donate to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Right: Hayley Kozodoy (l) and Amanda Beiderman pass cans to volunteer Akshit Patel. Above: Bags of food…
-

Feist out indefinitely on unpaid medical leave
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Monroe’s longtime engineer and emergency management coordinator, Ernest Feist, is out on medical leave after a June 4 motor vehicle accident. Township Administrator Wayne Hamilton confirmed that Feist will be out on an indefinite, unpaid medical leave of absence, noting that the part-time employee of the township is not eligible…
-

Bullying can affect elderly, too
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer As is the case with any age group, bullying among seniors can have serious consequences for its victims, including problems with eating and sleeping. I t has been said that life comes full circle, and that being elderly can sometimes bear a striking similarity to early childhood. Although this comparison…
-

Photo
Veterans from Milltown VFW Post 2319 march down the street during the annual Milltown Fourth of July parade. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
-

Back in brown
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I have come to the conclusion that I’m seeing a lot more new cars in various shades of brown on the road. Am I right? A: Good eye. Some years ago the death knell was sounded for brown, but, happily (in my opinion), many carmakers ignored that and we’re seeing…
-

Coupe du jour
The nimble new Scion FR-S sports coupe combines style and grace in a budget-minded package. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Back in the 1960s and 1970s, motorists looking for something “different” were often drawn to a fleet of small and nimble imported sports cars. Models like the Fiat 124, Triumph Spitfire, Opel GT and Datsun…
-

Low appraisals on the rise
More real estate agents are reporting deals that stall due to low appraisals By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features A homebuyer may have to put several houses under contract before actually closing on one. Welcome to the new housing market, where contract price and appraised value do not always match. Low appraised values are causing many…
-

Real estate retirement plan
Getting ready to retire? Prepare your property and investments to make a smooth transition to your sunset years. By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features I f you feel unprepared for retirement, chances are you’re not alone. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than one third of workers lack confidence in…
-

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individual and team for the month of June. Top listing associate is Laurin Manco LaLiman and the top sales associate is Anita Paris. Top listing and sales team is the Andrea and Harry Mesh Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
