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Allentown awaits word on streetscape grant
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Municipal officials are waiting to hear if Allentown will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that will pay for additional streetscape upgrades. In a report she presented during the Aug. 9 meeting of the Borough Council, Acting Municipal Clerk Laurie Gavin said word may come in September…
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Brake fluid 411
Steering You Right With Sharon Peters Q: My husband has a 3-year-old Lexus with 34,000 miles. When he went for routine service this week, they replaced — not just topped — the brake fluid. I have a 5-year-old Toyota Camry with about 50,000 miles and when he told me about the brake fluid replacement I…
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Places To Be
Summer road races continue on while the signs of autumn are upon us as scrimmages in football and soccer are on the schedule of sporting events that you should not miss this coming week. Runners will take over the streets of Asbury Park on Aug. 13 for the annual Asbury Park George Sheehan 5K Classic…
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Best new cars
The latest rides on the road run the gamut from super cool to red-hot By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though SUVs and pickups may be the auto industry’s darlings these days, manufacturers aren’t ignoring their loyal sedan and sports car fans. Here’s a quick look at a fresh fleet of passenger cars coming to dealers’…
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VFW members help provide military children with school supplies
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Veterans are helping veterans through the Milltown VFW’s Backpack Brigade. Each year, members of Milltown-North Brunswick VFW Clark-Moetz Post 2319 collaborate with Operation Homefront for the annual Backpack Brigade, an effort that collects donations from Dollar Tree customers to provide backpacks to the children of deployed, disabled and deceased…
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Putting tuition on the house tab
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Many of the students headed for college this fall won’t be leaving home totally behind: The value of their family home will be helping pay tuition bills. Given the low interest rate environment and “depending on the situation,” home equity lines of credit or loans are popular, says Deborah…
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North Brunswick will celebrate Heritage Day Sept. 24
North Brunswick will hold its 34th annual Heritage Day Festival on Sept. 24 at North Brunswick Community Park, 2053 Route 130, North Brunswick. Rain date is Sept. 25. At 1 p.m., there will be music, games, rides, entertainment, refreshments, a petting zoo, crafters and local businesses. Live bands and Heritage Day Idol will take place…
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Volunteers honored in Manalapan
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The men and women who volunteered their time to plan the 2016 Manalapan Day community celebration were saluted by the Township Committee on Aug. 10. Mayor Mary Ann Musich presented certificates of appreciation to members of the Manalapan Arts Council who raised $41,000 from private sources and were…
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Housing peaks and valleys
Buyers and homeowners face hurdles despite a strong real estate recovery By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Home values and selling prices are up. Mortgage interest rates remain low, and demand for housing remains high. More formerly underwater owners have climbed above the surface. Sounds like ideal conditions for a healthy and vibrant real estate…
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