• Parents may still register their children for kindergarten complement program

    The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education recently approved the expansion of the district’s kindergarten complement program for the 2013-14 school year. The kindergarten complement program is available to residents of Manalapan and Englishtown who have registered a child in kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. It is designed to complement the district’s current…

  • Pupils given practical tips to operate a bicycle safely

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Millie Figueroa, 10, now knows how to ride her bicycle safely. So do Koran Lundy, 10, and Camryn Sims, 9. These students, along with other fourth-graders at the Park Avenue Elementary School in Freehold Borough, participated in the first 2013 bicycle education program presented by the Freehold Borough Educational…

  • Hovnanian advances housing for all ages

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Developer K. Hovnanian, which wants to convert an approved agerestricted community into a neighborhood for people of all ages, is expected to deliver the deciding piece of testimony to the Marlboro Planning Board at 8 p.m. tonight, June 19, at Town Hall, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. The board’s attorney, Michael Herbert,…

  • 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…

  • Manalapan Day,

    Chad Pinkus, 2, is happy to share a ride on the spinning teacups with his dad, David, during a community celebration that was held at the Manalapan Recreation Center on June 15. MATT DENTON

  • 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…

  • The George taps into rental demand with more than 40 percent of its residences leased

    New 14-story building attracts renters with upscale homes, modern amenities and downtown location S trong demand for new luxury rental residences and the growing appeal of downtown New Brunswick as a dynamic residential destination have led to a successful grand opening at The George, where more than 40 percent of its 104 rental residences have…

  • Apply for MCAR Realtors Care Day; applications due June 28

    Do you or someone you know have a home that needs sprucing up? If so, encourage them to apply for Realtor Care Day. The Community Service Committee of the Middlesex County Association of Realtors is planning a Realtor Care Day in September where they volunteer their time to help a homeowner. If you have a…

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