• Mayor issues commendations to those who helped in storms

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina took time at the Dec. 11 meeting of the Jackson Township Council to thank individuals and organizations for stepping up to help the community in the wake of Post- Tropical Storm Sandy on Oct. 29 and a snowy nor’easter on Nov. 7. “I can’t tell…

  • Supply drive will aid first responders

    JACKSON — In the nearly two months since Post-Tropical Storm Sandy pummeled New Jersey with high winds, torrential rains and an unprecedented storm surge, millions of dollars have been committed to help rebuild homes and businesses. Although much of the national focus has been on residents who lost everything or businesses that were forced to…

  • ‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions

    Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The holiday season is a time for a plethora of festive traditions — Diwali is the festival of lights for Hindus, who light diyas and fireworks as part of their celebrations; for Hannukah, Jews eat traditional foods like latkes and…

  • Holiday traditions

    An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Atty: Town, court have immunity

    Complaint filed by Howell female employees contains allegations of harassment BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer The attorney representing Howell Township and the Howell Municipal Court is denying allegations against the municipality and the municipal court that are contained in an explosive lawsuit. Attorney Lori A. Dvorak, of the New Brunswick firm Dvorak & Associates, LLC,…

  • Happy holiday travel

    Ensure the winter holidays are memorable for all by preparing your car to head ‘over the river and through the woods’ safely. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features ‘I t’s the most wonderful time of the year,” or so the classic Andy Williams song goes, referring to the upcoming winter holidays. For better or worse, it’s…

  • Q&A

    Not the type to sipe with Sharon Peters Q: I went for a wheel balance and rotation, and a countertop advertisement heralded the benefits of tire siping. The charge was $60 for four tires, and the age of the tires wasn’t important unless the tread was too worn. In a Google search, I found varied…

  • real estate briefs 

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in November. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, resales and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate John Horvath of the Old Bridge office was recognized for…

  • NJAR Realtor and Realtor-Associate of the Year Awarded

    During an awards session at the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) named its annual Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year. Two NJAR members were recognized for their contributions to the real estate industry, their commitment to the Realtor organization, and…

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