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PSE&G plans precautions to diminish power outages
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Dick Wernsing (c) and Ed Gray (r) of PSE&G talk about the renovations proposed for the company’s facility in Sewaren. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A fter superstorm Sandy pummeled the region on Oct. 29, millions of New Jersey residents who went without electricity for extended periods of time often directed…
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Former county sheriff, cohorts admit to roles in bribery scheme
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Joseph C. Spicuzzo Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo, a longtime chair of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization, admitted in court June 25 to taking part in a jobsfor cash scheme that yielded him about $112,000 in bribes from those seeking positions or promotions in the sheriff’s office, according…
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Summer jobs are salvation for some
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Dick Wernsing, manager of electric asset strategy for PSE&G, points out the water line left by Sandy’s storm surge at the power company’s facility in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge. See story, page 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Summer in New Jersey typically means beach days, barbecues and time away…
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Cars that can go the distance
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Today’s autos are engineered to last longer than ever; here are a few that can reasonably be expected to keep running for 250,000 miles or more with proper care. Just as human life expectancy has risen dramatically in recent decades, our cars are lasting for many tens of thousands of…
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Q&A
Mid-priced Mercedes with Sharon Peters Q: Our 29-year-old salesman son says that this fall he’s going to buy a new Mercedes. When we expressed concern that he wasn’t quite in a financial position yet to be strapping himself to payments for a $40,000 car, he assured us that he’s aware of that and that this…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announces its top agents in Monmouth County for the month of May 2013. Alan Kurlander was named Monmouth County Associate of the Month, ranking No. 1 in sales production in the Marlboro/Manalapan sales office and among all Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agents in Monmouth County. Additionally, the following Monmouth County agents…
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Buyers jump at first ownership opportunity at Pier Village community in Long Branch
The recent grand opening of sales at 55 Melrose, a new collection of luxury condominium residences located within the Pier Village oceanfront community in Long Branch, has attracted a high level of interest, with 40 percent of the residences already sold. Representing the first ownership opportunity at the premier Jersey Shore lifestyle destination, 55 Melrose…
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United Nations Stakes highlights Monmouth Park July 4 schedule
Laughing (c), with Angel Serpa riding, won the $100,000 Eatontown Stakes at Monmouth Park on June 29. Second was Dayatthespa (r), with Paco Lopez, and third was Ruthenia, with Joe Bravo. BILL DENVER EQUI-PHOTO A ticket to thoroughbred racing’s biggest event, the Breeders’ Cup, will be at stake on July 6 at Monmouth Park. The…
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Comets have brought pro fastpitch softball to N.J.
By NEIL BORENSTEIN Staff Writer Infielder Courtney Liddle looks for a pitch she can hit during a recent NY/NJ Comets game. Liddle was an All-ACC player at Virginia Tech. The Comets have brought professional fastpitch softball to New Jersey. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA IANCIN LI The NY/NJ Comets have brought professional softball to the Northeast…
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