• Farmingdale mayor defends himself as additional council members resign

    By James McEvoy FARMINGDALE – One week after borough officials began filling three council seats that were left vacant by a series of resignations, the three remaining Farmingdale Borough Council members have submitted letters of resignation. Council President Kathryne E. Baghsarian and council members Karen L. Corallo and Erich Schneider have submitted letters of resignation.…

  • Superr soniic

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Chevrolet’s new subcompact is affordable, economical and fun to drive. Replacing the lackluster Korean-made Aveo in the automaker’s lineup, the new-for-2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the only subcompact car that’s built in the United States and it’s currently one of the top models in its class. Starting at under $14,000, the…

  • Q&A

    with Sharon Peters Teal seals the deal Q: The other day, a small hatchback car passed by me while I was shopping and I couldn’t see the name on it. The color — a deep, teal turquoise — is what struck me: I’m starting a new business and that’s the color on our logo. We…

  • Group of friends move together to The Pointe at Turnbury in South Brunswick

    When Stephen and Yolanda Chen decided to start looking for a new home about a year ago, they didn’t have to search for long. They found The Pointe at Turnbury within the first few weeks and decided immediately to take advantage of the excellent value and the ideal location that the community has to offer.…

  • real estate briefs 

    RE/MAX Platinum, North Brunswick, recently welcomed new sales associate Yvette Horne to the team. Horne has been in real estate for 11 years and joins RE/MAX from Orange Key Realty. She specializes in residential, new construction, and investment properties in Middlesex County, as well as in parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. “I am looking…

  • Current market offers ideal opportunity for those looking to move up, says Jim Weichert

    Over the past several years, much has been made about the amazing opportunity for first-time buyers to get into the housing market while affordability is so high. Yet, the reality is that today’s market offers just as many advantages for existing homeowners wishing to move up to a larger home. “Many current homeowners mistakenly don’t…

  • sport shorts 

    The Sayrewoods South Rebels Football and Cheerleading Association of Old Bridge will be holding registration on Aug. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The season officially begins on Aug. 13. The organization offers football and cheer programs from flag to eighth-grade level.

  • Sayreville-based softball program continues to expand its numbers

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Heading into its fourth year, the Raritan Bay Explosion softball program has grown to include four teams and director Jennifer Barreiro is expecting to add a fifth for the upcoming fall season. The Sayreville-based Explosion now has teams at 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. A second 12U team is in the…

  • Matrix baseball team showcases GMC talent in summer season

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Greater Middlesex Matrix Baseball Club’s prospects team completed its summer season with a 10-7 record, which included a third-place finish at the Best Show on Turf tournament earlier this year at Diamond Nation. Comprised entirely of high school players from the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), coach Glenn Fredricks formed the…

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