• South Brunswick Police awarded funds for new bulletproof vests

    The South Brunswick police department has received funding for bulletproof vests because of its high standard of safety. The New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice awarded $7,067.14 in funds to South Brunswick under the State Body Armor Replacement Fund Program. The program assists eligible law enforcement agencies to offset the costs of purchasing body vests…

  • Tree-killing emerald ash borer spreads to 6 New Jersey counties

    New Jersey Department of Agriculture officials are reporting that the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, is active in 14 towns in six counties. A trapping program in 82 towns over the summer and reporting from homeowners has resulted in the discovery to date of the beetle in Allentown,…

  • Stars and stripes at Twin Lights

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The Twin Lights Museum has reopened after three years of renovations. COURTESY OF LIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY After three years of renovations and installation of a new exhibit, the Twin Lights Museum has reopened in Highlands. Historic flags and patriotic artifacts are among the notable items in the new multimedia exhibit,…

  • 8 tips to know before you tow

    Your car or truck might have a hitch installed, but that doesn’t mean it’s sufficient to pull a sizeable boat or camper. Here’s how to determine a vehicle’s limits and tow safely and securely. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With recreation season in full swing, many vacationers are headed to the lakes and campsites with…

  • USB shortage

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: It seems crazy to me that with all the attention carmakers are giving to technology, there seem to be no cars with USB ports for backseat passengers. If you’re traveling with three or four others, it’s kind of dumb to have to take turns plugging in your phone. Has anyone…

  • AT THE MIDWAY POINT

    Sellers shouldn’t be overly swayed when they read that home prices have gone up a declared percentage in their areas. That doesn’t necessarily mean that their homes increased in value by that stated amount. The fact is that reports of increases and decreases in home prices are typically quoted as changes in the “median home…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    RE/MAX One of Monmouth Junction announces that Mamatha Rao has joined the team as a sales associate. Rao is joining RE/MAX One after having interviewed with almost all the agencies in the area. She felt that RE/MAX One understood the complexity of today’s market and the need for agents to be creative and implement out-of-the-box…

  • Mid State Realty experiencing growth

    Mid State Realty, Monroe Township, continues to undergo rapid growth. The recently secured more office space within the building since more experienced real estate agents are electing to work from independent offices than ever before. Mid State, and its broker/owner John Profaci, take pride in being able to provide these agents with the space and…

  • Weichert National Convention uncovers real estate magic in Orlando

    Nearly 600 Weichert real estate professionals recently met in Orlando for a three-day national convention, themed “The Magic is YOU!” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) franchise owners, brokers, managers and sales associates from more than 240 offices across 36 states gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel and Convention Center for a packed schedule…

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