• Helmetta punts $1M fire truck question to voters

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Helmetta will ask voters in a nonbinding referendum whether they want to use borough funds to purchase a new fire truck, which local firefighters have requested for more than a decade. At a special meeting earlier this month, Borough Council members unanimously voted to place the purchase of a…

  • Art finds a home in nature at Grounds For Sculpture

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A patron takes a solitary stroll through the Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton Township, an oasis of nature and art. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR An escape from everyday life can be found in the sculpture garden and arboretum of Grounds For Sculpture. “I know it sounds cliché, but we are an…

  • Bulletin Board

    – Library seeks used printer cartridges The Jamesburg Public Library is collecting used computer printer cartridges. Items may be dropped off at the library 229 Gatzmer Ave. For more information or directions, call 732-521-0440.   – Learning-disabilities confab set for Oct. 4 Parents, individuals with learning disabilities, professionals, students and community members are invited to…

  • What, no flux capacitor?

    We’re usually skeptical of such assertions, but luxury automaker Lexus recently announced it’s developing a working prototype of a hoverboard like the one that lead character Marty McFly rides (after time traveling forward to 2015) in the movie “Back to the Future II.” The company says the skateboard of the future employs magnetic levitation via…

  • States with the highest and lowest car insurance rates

    While auto insurance premiums are largely based on a motorist’s driving record, two otherwise equivalent drivers will find they face drastically different insurance rates based solely on where they live. According to Insure.com in Foster City, Calif., those living in Maine ($805), Ohio ($843), Idaho ($877), Iowa ($886) and New Hampshire ($905) will pay the…

  • Inexpensive ways to boost a home’s curb appeal

    Curb appeal can go a long way toward making a home more attractive to its inhabitants as well as prospective buyers once the house is put on the market. Improving curb appeal is a goal for many homeowners, and while many projects aimed at making homes more aesthetically appealing can be costly, there are ways…

  • Add value to your home with these renovations

    Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home. Certain projects have a history of providing a…

  • Factors to consider before renting out your home

    Renting out a home is a great way for homeowners to earn some extra income. Some homeowners rent their homes in an attempt to wait out a sagging housing market, while others see renting their homes as a long-term commitment to their financial futures. Being a landlord has its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision…

  • The finer points of negotiating the deal

    5 tips for homebuyers and sellers to follow when it’s time to make or counter an offer By Erik J. Martin CTW Features If you’re shopping for a home and think you’ve located the perfect property, you likely want to act with swift determination and submit a bid before somebody beats you to it. If…

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