• Holmdel citizens come together to address community issues

    Holmdel citizens come together to address community issues

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Many Holmdel citizens came together to voice their opinions at a special meeting held on the evening of Nov. 2 to discuss issues of concern in the township. During the public forum, residents discussed topics including: NJ Natural Gas, the PILOT program and the statuses of Holmdel Fire…

  • Local mothers create new platform to review children’s programs

    Local mothers create new platform to review children’s programs

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Two local mothers, Alex Skove of Rumson and Cathy Goldin of Fair Haven, have created a new platform that reviews programs for children. They know firsthand that parents invest many hours researching and interviewing prospective candidates for a variety of programs for their children, so they worked together to find…

  • Jackson council votes to settle affordable housing issue

    Jackson council votes to settle affordable housing issue

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has signed off on an agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center of Cherry Hill that is expected to settle issues related to the development of affordable housing in the municipality. Council members voted 3-1 on Oct. 25 to accept a negotiated settlement with…

  • Eatontown resident among home health aide award winners

    Eatontown resident among home health aide award winners

    An Eatontown resident and a home health aide was one of eight winners when Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), a company that provides home care in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, held its awards ceremony at the 2016 Home Health Aide Recognition Day in October at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. The Home Health…

  • Allentown council OK’s appeal on school tax issue

    Allentown council OK’s appeal on school tax issue

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials’ concern regarding the share of the tax levy Allentown may be required to pay the Upper Freehold Regional School District in 2017-18 could be headed for court. On Oct. 25, members of the Borough Council voted to authorize Borough Attorney Greg Cannon to appeal the Director’s…

  • Marlboro council advances plan to acquire Stattel properties

    Marlboro council advances plan to acquire Stattel properties

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has authorized Mayor Jonathan Hornik to negotiate a deal for the purchase of farmland with the goal of preserving the acreage and preventing residential development from occurring. During a meeting on Oct. 20, council members Carol Mazzola, Jeff Cantor, Randi Marder, Scott Metzger and Michael…

  • How to save for a down payment on a house

    How to save for a down payment on a house

    A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment. Saving for a down payment on…

  • Beginner’s guide to real estate investments

    Beginner’s guide to real estate investments

    Purchasing a house or property is about more than setting up a home. Although quite a number of people buy real estate to establish their future, long-term abodes, many others recognize the potentially lucrative investment that lies within a real estate purchase. Despite the ups and downs of the economy, real estate has become a…

  • Home improvements that increase home value

    Home improvements that increase home value

    Before remodeling, determine which projects will provide the greatest return on investment. When granite counter-tops or shiny, stainless steel appliances beckon homeowners from the display areas of home improvement stores, it’s tempting to gear remodeling thoughts toward the items that will add flair and decorative appeal to a home. Even though most improvements add some…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community