• Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Unpaid municipal court fines and fees have become a $246 million problem in New Jersey, and towns throughout the state are turning to collection agencies to bring in some of that money. In the last 20 years, local courts from Sussex to Cape May counties have accrued thousands — and…

  • Schneider: Storm recovery trumps party

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a June 17 press conference at Pier Village in Long Branch, where his re-election bid was endorsed by Mayor Adam Schneider, a Democrat, who said he crossed party lines because of the Republican governor’s response to superstorm Sandy. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTIE FOR GOVERNOR/MYKWAIN GAINEY…

  • Morris Avenue in Long Branch closed for repairs

    LONG BRANCH – Morris Avenue in Long Branch was closed to traffic due to a water main leak on Monday morning, June 24, and was expected to remain closed for up to five days. “Inspections revealed a water main leak caused damage to a county culvert under Morris Avenue,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone…

  • Grand Jury declines to indict retired Long Branch superintendent

    BY KENNY WALTER LONG BRANCH  — Two years after allegations of sexual harassment were brought against him, a grand jury has declined to indict retired Long Branch Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina on criminal charges. The grand jury made the decision on June 14, according to Charles Webster, public information officer for the Monmouth County…

  • Finding the best deals on used cars

    Used vehicle prices remain high, so it pays to shop around for the best deal. But how far are you willing to drive to find a bargain? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The good news for new-car shoppers is that resale values remain strong, meaning they’ll get more money for their existing rides in trade.…

  • Q&A

    Jack of all trades with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve taken up backcountry hiking and camping, often requiring travel on wet, rutted dirt roads to get to the trails. We’ve learned that a conventional jack isn’t useful when you need to change a tire because it sinks into the muck. Is there anything you can think…

  • Sterling Properties and AST Development to host grand opening of Verdana Howell

    What it means to be a renter in New Jersey will soon change forever. A joint venture of two of the state’s most respected development companies, Sterling Properties and AST Development, will host the highly anticipated grand opening of Verdana Howell, the region’s newest luxury apartment community. On June 22 and 23, Sterling and AST…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for outstanding performance in May. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale dollar volume. Visit Weichert’s Marlboro office at 455 Route 9 south in Manalapan, or reach them by…

  • Weichert’s 13th annual golf outing scheduled for Aug. 15

    Charity event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, breast cancer research Weichert, Realtors will host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Aug. 15, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. “Beginning with our first annual golf event in 2000, we…

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