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Freehold Township police investigate attempted luring
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Just one day into the new school year, parents of pupils in the Freehold Township K-8 School District received a letter that likely caused alarm bells to go off. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Neal Dickstein informed parents of an incident that took place after school on Sept. 9. “This evening,…
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Protecting pets when disaster strikes
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…
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Route 18 motor vehicle accident claims two lives
By P.J. Candido COLTS NECK — Two men were killed and a third man was hospitalized as the result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Route 18 in Colts Neck on the morning of Sept. 16. The fatal accident remained under investigation as of noon and Route 18 was expected to remain closed…
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Teen ‘dream’ car
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My granddaughter is turning 15 this month and we’re preparing to buy her first car. We are interested in your recommendation as to what might be considered a relatively safe car that is mid-price or lower. Any suggestions and/or help would be greatly appreciated. A: First, I wouldn’t for a…
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Sitting in the lap of luxury
Even moderately priced cars treat their occupants to top-notch interiors these days By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A shiny new car might initially catch a shopper’s eye with its sleek exterior styling, but it’s what inside — where a driver spends most of his or her time enjoying the view — that can make or…
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Where the hot ’hoods are
Strong employment, high incomes, and the homes sell faster than anywhere else in the U.S.: Take a look at the country’s hottest ZIP codes. ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.” Thanks to the 1990s TV show, everyone knows the famed ZIP code for the California city. But it’s its near-identically numbered neighbor — Carlsbad, 92010 — that is…
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Home shopping 101
Buying a home is unlike any other purchase. Here’s how to stay focused while on the house hunt. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Home buying ranks as the biggest purchase most people make, not just measured by dollars, but by decisions. When buyers reach the closing table, it’s the culmination of many carefully weighed…
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With rents on the rise, consumers are wise to consider a home purchase
When deciding where to live, one of the first and most important questions to answer is whether to buy or to rent. Many assume that renting is easier and less expensive than purchasing a house or a condo; however, more and more renters are finding that buying a home is actually more affordable. According to…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage completes launch of new consumer website
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. announces the completion of the launch of ColdwellBanker- Homes.com, a new consumer website that unifies 17 brokerage websites that served 50 of the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the United States. The new site features all of NRT’s Coldwell Banker branded and MLS property…
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