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TAKING AGENTS’ WORDS
One might think that tech-savvy buyers solely rely on the Internet for their home-buying needs. After all, the keyboard offers an easy way of locating and viewing homes for sale. As it turns out, however, there is no substitute for the real thing. According to a recent report, even though more consumers conduct their home…
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Buying a condo not the same as buying a home
Stringent lending policies and the escalating costs of home ownership have led many prospective home buyers to consider condominiums instead of single-family homes. Condos are typically less expensive than single-family homes, which makes lenders and borrowers alike feel more comfortable. Lenders feel better because the loans aren’t as large, while borrowers are more comfortable because…
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Trojans off to strong start with sights on division title
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Middlesex County College’s Brittany Clayton, left, dribbles around the Community College of Philadelphia’s Saviare Gilliam during a recent game in Edison. The Middlesex women’s basketball team is having a great season. The women are 12-1 overall and in first place in the Garden State Athletic Conference and Region 19. SCOTT FRIEDMAN…
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French club to hold Jan. 5 meeting
Francophonie Metuchen will meet 7:45- 9:45 p.m. Jan. 5 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.
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Center offers duplicate bridge on Wednesdays
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will hold duplicate bridge, led by Al Steinberger, director, from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 5-Feb. 24. The fee is $8 for nonmembers. New players are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Sue Horwitz at 732-494-3232, ext. 3603.
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Model Train & Toy Expo slated for Jan. 10
The Model Train & Toy Expo will be held at St. Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Road, Metuchen, on Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children under 10 are admitted free with an adult. A special presentation will also be held at 11 a.m. by Frank Duke on “Questions on Model Railroading.” View numerous operating…
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The Force was strong at the Plumsted Library in Plumsted Township, Ocean County, on Dec. 16 when a celebration of all things “Star Wars” was held in conjunction with the opening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the Edisonbased public accounting firm, The Mironov Group, will combine its practice with WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), a regional certified public accounting and consulting firm with 12 offices, 550 staff members and annual revenue of $115 million, ranking in the top 30 firms in the country. Jim Boland, CPA, CVA, who has…
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Middlesex County achieves record recycling rate, named No. 1 in NJ
According to the most recent data, Middlesex County was credited with recycling 71 percent of its total waste generated in one year, beating even its own best record. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Middlesex County continues to set the pace as the state’s top recycler, as noted by a recent award from…
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