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Package theft a concern
By JENNIFER ORTIZ and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The theft of packages delivered to doorsteps is becoming a bigger problem as more and more people shop online for their Christmas gifts. Woodbridge Police Capt. Roy Hoppock said package theft has become a growing issue, and there are very few ways to…
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Judge: Schools in Freehold need upgrades
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A decision regarding the Freehold Borough K-8 School District’s plan to build new facilities is now in the hands of New Jersey Education Commissioner David C. Hespe. District administrators have said the proposed facilities are needed to accommodate a student enrollment that exceeds the capacity of the borough’s three public…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Two hired to succeed middle school retirees
James Durham has retired as a teacher of mathematics at the Hillsborough Middle School, effective Oct. 1, 2015, after 14 years in the district. Laura Schneider was hired Monday to replace Mr. Durham for the rest of the school year. She will be paid a pro-rated salary of $55,545, the first step on the guide.…
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Keyport dealership among the first Ford dealers in the nation to sell new F-150
A Monmouth County dealership is among the first Ford dealers in the country to sell a 2016 F-150 truck. Joe Jarock Jr., an auto body shop employee and street rod enthusiast, purchased a new 2016 F-150 XLT from Tom’s Ford in Keyport. An employee of Al’s Auto Body in South Amboy for nearly four decades,…
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Most and least driver-friendly states
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Some states treat its motorists better than others in terms of ownership costs, commute times and other factors Though much of America is more or less homogenous, some states are inherently more hospitable to motorists than others. Ownership costs, including gas prices, insurance premiums and repair costs vary from one…
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Buying resolutions require determination
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Renters want to buy, but new buying challenges are keeping the transition to homeownership a lengthy process It’s the time of year when people start saying, “We’re going to buy a home next year.” But, one study suggests that the majority of renters planning to buy within a year…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Edison office was recognized for outstanding performance in November. The office led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex County, for resales. In addition, sales associate Francis “Frank” Connor of the Edison office was recognized for his exceptional industry success. Connor led…
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Paying steady with unsteady income
Lenders put increased scrutiny on borrowers with fluctuating incomes Fifth-grade math skills come in handy when you’re home shopping. Lenders usually don’t want to see a monthly mortgage payment — plus all other regularly occurring debts — exceed more than about 36 to 43 percent of a borrower’s gross monthly income. No matter how adept…
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Bears’ Greenspan a standout in academics and athletics
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Sydney Greenspan It’s a busy and sometimes hectic life, but Sydney Greenspan is cruising along just fine. A senior at East Brunswick High School, Greenspan has more than kept up with what can only be described as a feverish pace, combining rigorous academics with an equally demanding extracurricular agenda. When it…
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