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‘Go Green’ during holidays by reducing gift wrap, recycling packing peanuts
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Reuse holiday items such as a festive holiday napkin used as wrapping, newsprint-wrapped gifts, burlap-wrapped gifts and gift tags cut from Christmas cards. PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY KRAUSS Residents are encouraged to “Go Green For the Holidays.” Trash sent to the landfill increases an average of 25 percent because of…
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East Brunswick board opposes charter expansion
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Board of Education urged the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to reject the proposed expansion of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School. During the Dec. 3 board meeting, members voted unanimously to pass a resolution stating their opposition to Hatikvah increasing its enrollment. “One of the issues we…
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Deer pose danger for N.J. drivers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A herd of deer stand in a small field on Robertsville Road in Marlboro. Deer management is crucial in a populated state such as New Jersey, experts say. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Deer management is a crucial process in controlling the population of the wild mammal in New Jersey, a…
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Stop and start
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I read or heard there’s a mid-size American car (the U.S. part is important to us) — not a hybrid — that has an automatic cut-off/cut-on function for when you’re at stoplights. I haven’t been able to learn what car that is. Can you help? A: The 2014 Chevy Malibu…
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Where motorists spend the most time in traffic
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With more cars and trucks on the road, commuters are paying the price with increased travel times. Here’s where to find (or avoid) the worst gridlock while driving. It should come as no surprise to commuters that traffic on our nation’s highways is worse than its ever been, due largely…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Iris Lurie, broker/ owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces the top individuals and teams for the month of October. Top Listing Agent is Garry Klein. Top Selling Agent is Alan Katz. Top Listing and Selling Team is the Cole Gold Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these Realtors have make…
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When only new will do
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features For some buyers, only a brand-new home will suffice. But purchasing a new-construction home can bring its own set of challenges. Here’s what potential buyer should be on the look for. So you’ve decided to move to a new home, a place you can call your own. Some first-time…
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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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Gloria Nilson & Co. opens Toms River office
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces it is scheduled to open its newest office in Toms River at 411 Main St. this month. This newest location brings the company’s total number of offices to 24 throughout New Jersey, with two locations in Bucks County, Pa., and more than 700 agents working throughout the region.…
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