• Home equity wealth is on the rise

    Home equity wealth is on the rise

    How owners, sellers and buyers stand to benefit By Erik J. Martin CTW Features One of the key advantages to owning a home is the ability to earn equity, which is the difference between your property’s fair market value and the amount of debt you owe on it. Typically, your equity goes up as you…

  • French club to hold Dec. 20 meeting

    French club to hold Dec. 20 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. on Dec. 20 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparation and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Two Freehold Borough police officers promoted to sergeant

    Two Freehold Borough police officers promoted to sergeant

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Two officers in the Freehold Borough Police Department have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. On Dec. 5, members of the Borough Council passed a resolution confirming the promotions of Officer Diego Flores and Officer Eduardo Santana to sergeant. The promotions became effective on Dec. 6. According…

  • Kwanzaa event to feature historical interpretations

    Kwanzaa event to feature historical interpretations

    The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its annual Kwanzaa from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Stelton Community Center Auditorium, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The event is free and will feature actress Dr. Daisy Century, who has taught for over 20 years in the Philadelphia school system as an award-winning science…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    The curtain closed on the 2016 scholastic season in sports this past weekend when 23 high schools were crowned NJSIAA state sectional football champions. Four of those state championships were obtained by local schools Dec. 3. Mater Dei Prep and Allentown High School each won their first state sectional playoff title, while Rumson-Fair Haven Regional…

  • Keyport surrenders lead in fourth to drop state title game

    Keyport surrenders lead in fourth to drop state title game

    By Matthew Rocco Keyport High School succumbed to three fourth-quarter touchdowns in an Asbury Park High School comeback in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I football championship, handing the Red Raiders a crushing 26-17 defeat after holding an 11-point lead. The Red Raiders were ahead, 17-6, early in the fourth quarter when they attempted to…

  • Mayor should reveal details about incidents

    Mayor should reveal details about incidents

    In a letter to residents, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik cites a recent rash of “hate based” crimes that, according to him, occurred immediately after the Nov. 8 election. Although the mayor sees an obligation to bring these crimes to the attention of the residents of Marlboro, he also has an obligation to tell the whole…

  • Pop Warner Warriors stumble in 2nd half of showcase game

    Pop Warner Warriors stumble in 2nd half of showcase game

    Joe Laezza scored two touchdowns on short runs when the New Egypt Pop Warner Pee Wee Warriors football team took a 14-8 lead, but the three-time Indiana state champion Chesterton Trojans answered back and pulled away in the second half to a 36-14 victory in a Pop Warner Division II showcase at the ESPN Wide…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 15

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 15

    • Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be provided on the following dates: Jan. 14, 9-11 a.m., North Hanover Township, 41 Schoolhouse Road, Jacobstown, 609-758-2522; Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m., Upper Freehold Township garage, 314 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township, 609-758-7738; Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, New Hanover Township, public works, Hockamick Road, Cookstown,…

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