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Flag day
Thomas Barszcz (c) views the progress of the painting of mailboxes for his Eagle Scout project. Barszcz is making drop boxes for retired American flags and placing them at VFW posts in East Brunswick, Old Bridge and Sayreville. For more photos, see page 3. JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top left: Thomas Barszcz (l) and…
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Passing on survivor stories for the sake of tolerance
Holocaust survivor: ‘Hate is a disease, and my message is a cure’ BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Dale Daniels is the executive director of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, which maintains an extensive library of materials. ERIC SUCAR staff A s the number of Holocaust survivors grows…
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Christie pledges buyouts for Sayreville and So. River residents
Governor toured the area in October, saw destruction firsthand BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie discussed the possibility of buyouts for homeowners in Sayreville and South River at a March 21 town hall meeting in Middlesex Borough. Elaine Konopka, of Weber Avenue in Sayreville, asked Christie about the possibility of buyouts for her…
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E. Brunswick’s Henning steps down
Jimmy Allinder Robert “Bo” Henning, who has coached the East Brunswick High School (EBHS) boys basketball team for the past 25 years, has decided to step down. Henning, who has 399 career wins, including those during his first year at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, indicated shortly after his most recent season ended that…
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SVELT SEDAN
Ford’s Fusion stands out in a crowded field of midsize cars, though not entirely for the right reasons By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The redesigned-for-2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan is arguably one of the handsomest rides on the road. It also comes close to being one of the most improved models of the year, though…
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Q&A
Luxury car, regular gas with Sharon Peters Q: We’re about to retire and want a nice luxury car that will be comfortable and safe for long trips to visit our families, but everything we’ve looked at requires premium gas. Do any higher-end cars use regular? It is not the hugest issue, of course, since we’re…
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Remodeled attics and basements are most cost-effective projects
Look closely beneath the dust collected in your attic or basement and you may discover the perfect place for your next remodeling project. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report, which compares the average cost of 35 popular home renovations to the value they recouped, attic and basement remodels rank as first and…
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Building red, white and blue
The idea of “buying American” has spanned multiple industries in the past few years — and now, homebuilders are getting in on the act By Melissa Kandel CTW Features For Gerald Rowlett, inspiration came from an email — specifically, an email detailing Montana-based builder Anders Lewendal’s project, “The All-American Home,” a house constructed entirely from…
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Remodel for resale
Agents and sellers agree, smart home improvement choices can speed up a sale A new survey by Realtor.com, which polled hundreds of real estate agents and homeowners, shows that the two groups agree on the best home improvement strategies to sell a home. The top three areas that sellers are remodeling and agents are recommending…
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