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What goes up
Mortgage rate predictions for 2017 By Erik J. Martin CTW Features “What goes up must come down,” Isaac Newton once said. But the opposite is also true, which has many folks in the real estate industry thinking that the golden era of the past few years – when mortgage interest rates reached historical lows –…
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Push to approve referendum seen as ‘propaganda’
In the Dec. 20 North & South Brunswick Sentinel article by Jennifer Amato reporting the passage of the school expansion referendum in North Brunswick (“No. Brunswick voters approve new construction”), North Brunswick Superintendent of Schools Brian Zychowski is quoted, crediting passage of the measure to a voter education program conducted by the North Brunswick Board…
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Library slates interactive ‘Dirty Dancing’ anniversary party
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library will celebrate Baby and Johnny’s 30th anniversary with an interactive “Dirty Dancing” movie party at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Main Library, 328 Broadway. Guests are invited to quote, sing and dance along during this free movie screening, which is also the inaugural event of…
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Community celebrates Hanukkah
JACKSON – On Dec. 29, the sixth night of Hanukkah, hundreds of residents of all ages came to the Jackson municipal building to participate in the lighting of the menorah. Guests were greeted by Honey and Bob Greenberg in the lobby of town hall and enjoyed kosher jelly donuts, chocolate gelt, beverages and spinning dreidels.…
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Lose weight, feel great
Obesity can cost a person the ability to move well and live independently. Obesity-related disorders include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and certain cancers. The treatment of these conditions can deplete a person’s savings, take years off of their life, and increase the costs in our healthcare system. Since 2010, hundreds of people have been…
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Marion, Levy selected to lead school board
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Members of the Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education have voted to keep the men who served as president and vice president of the board during 2016 in place for 2017. The board held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 3. The three winning candidates…
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South Brunswick appoints professionals for the year ahead
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Few changes from last year were made during the South Brunswick Township Council’s recent reorganization meeting. Councilman Christopher Kilmurray was once again appointed deputy mayor on Jan. 3 as Joseph Camarota, Charles Carley and Josephine “Jo” Hochman were sworn into their respective terms after being re-elected to the council…
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to hold free cardiac and concussion screening for athletes on Feb. 4
SOMERVILLE– Free cardiac and concussion screenings for young athletes ages 14 to 18 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH) Family Practice, 110 Rehill Avenue in Somerville. RWJUH Somerset cardiologists, nurses and technicians will conduct the evaluations, which include a…
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What is so great about Pilates?
Pilates is an exercises method that is excellent for the senior and athlete alike, an exercise method that both stretches and strengthens important muscles for longevity and optimal balance. The Senior: Although Pilates isn’t a cardiovascular workout it is ideal as an anti aging exercise program. Lots of women and men take up Pilates in…
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