• Edison considers tax hike

    Edison considers tax hike

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — Residents will see an average tax increase of about $50 if the introduced budget, presented by Mayor Thomas Lankey at a special council meeting on July 11, is adopted. That bump to the municipal portion of the tax bill represents a 2.49 percent increase, smaller than last year’s figure,…

  • Local day resort offers New York-like essence

    Local day resort offers New York-like essence

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer For a touch of New York luxury closer to home, look no further than high-end spas in the area. “We have a little bit of everything. [It’s] like a New York City atmosphere in a local suburban area,” said Tasha Masi, general manger of Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan. “We…

  • Are you playing rate-lock roulette?

    Are you playing rate-lock roulette?

    Mortgage interest rates could go lower. Or not. Why waiting to see is a risky business. By Erik J. Martin Content That Works Many folks pride themselves on perfect timing in business and personal matters. But waiting to see if mortgage interest rates decline before locking in a rate can be a dangerous game. Attempting…

  • Fort Monmouth barracks to focus on arts

    Fort Monmouth barracks to focus on arts

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH- A cultural center is being considered for the site of the former housing barracks in the Eatontown section of Fort Monmouth. The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) issued a Request for Offers to Purchase (RFOTP) for the former barracks on July 1, with responses due by Aug.…

  • Seven surefire ways to attract summer buyers

    Seven surefire ways to attract summer buyers

    Take advantage of the warmer weather to show off your home By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Your real estate agent isn’t the only friend you can count on for help selling your home this time of year. Mother Nature also can be a powerful ally in the summertime – if you know how to…

  • Pier Village offering a summer filled with events

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — New stores, movies and sidewalk sales highlight the summer season at Pier Village. Pier Village is kicking off the summer season with the arrival of weekend food trucks, a packed schedule of events, a new family game center and expanded retail options, including Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking…

  • Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist coming to Monmouth Park for Haskell

    Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist coming to Monmouth Park for Haskell

    The connections of Nyquist, winner of the Kentucky Derby, confirmed they will run their champion next in Monmouth Park’s $1 million betfair.com Haskell Invitational July 31. “We’re headed to New Jersey,” said Doug O’Neill, trainer of Nyquist in a prepared statement. “He very much impressed us this morning with his work. Mario [Gutierrez] was aboard,…

  • And, spare us the elevator music

    And, spare us the elevator music

    By Lori Clinch Today’s technological world is moving along at an incredible pace. Televisions are crystal clear and cell phones have replaced cameras, flashlights and record players. Meanwhile, our vehicles are all but driving themselves. Yet, what hasn’t changed much in recent years is being put on hold whenever folks call a business with an…

  • Spartans using summer league to develop players

    Spartans using summer league to develop players

    By Warren Rappleyea Ocean Township High School’s entry in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer League is being used more for developmental purposes this summer than in prior years. Ocean Township coach Cip Apicelli is carrying 29 players on the roster because many of his varsity players have conflicts with travel league games — and since…

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