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Total recall
Most automakers recalled at least one vehicle last year for safety-related defects, yet new-car sales remain strong By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features HONDA PILOT While automakers sold nearly 14.5 million cars and trucks last year, they also recalled nearly as many models — around 14.3 million according to our research — for safetyrelated inspections and…
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Q&A
Color me orange with Sharon Peters Q: Our daughter announced at Christmas that she will buy her first brandnew car this spring. Her heart is set on the Subaru Crosstrek, which is fine, but the color she’s fallen for is a vivid, livid orange. We’d like to think that she’ll keep whatever car she buys…
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real estate briefs
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was individually recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of February. Warters led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume.…
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Zastko: Spring has sprung
A t Gloria Zastko, Realtors, March came in like a bear but went out like a bull. “There was March Madness at Gloria Zastko, Realtors,” said Andrew Zastko, co-owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors. “All indications point to a powerful spring 2013 real estate market in Central Jersey.” Gloria Zastko, Realtors was established in 1991 and…
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Somerset Gate offers affordable townhomes in Franklin Township
A gated community of new luxury townhomes is preview opening in Franklin Township, with the first residents expected in the summer of 2013. The community, Somerset Gate, will offer spacious and affordable townhomes, located within a half-mile of commuter transportation and a mile from the upscale, urban dining and shopping of nearby New Brunswick. Somerset…
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Pitching and defense key for East Brunswick baseball team
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School’s Karl Towns powers his way to the basket past Roselle Catholic High School’s Matt Bullock during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions finals, played on March 19 at the Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton. Towns, a sophomore, netted his 1,000th career point in the game that was…
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Marchesi stresses fundamentals as Chargers open golf season
Spotswood visits Colonia on April 2 BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Veteran coach Frank Marchesi has a philosophy when it comes to coaching, whether it’s soccer, which he did for many years at Old Bridge High School, or his current job as mentor for Spotswood High School’s golf team — whether a player is experienced or…
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Falcons fall short of TOC championship
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent St. Joseph High School’s Wade Baldwin takes it to the rim against Roselle Catholic High School’s Tyler Roberson during the March 19 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions at the Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton. Roselle Catholic topped the Falcons, 65-49, to win the overall state championship. JEFF GRANIT staff The New…
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School schedules Tea and Gift Auction
Cardinal McCarrick High School/St. Mary’s High School will host its annual Gift and Tea Auction noon-5 p.m. April 28 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Admission is $20 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Guests may reserve a table for 10 and bring their own food. Only…
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