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Proposed school tab carries $75 tax hike in Woodbridge
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The Board of Education is considering a 2015-16 school budget that would raise taxes $75 on the average home. The board was set to hold a public hearing on the budget April 28 and vote on its adoption at its May 7 meeting. The $204 million spending plan…
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Edison schools to undergo major renovations, repairs
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Edison Township Board of Education has some big plans for district schools. Headlining the plans, the Menlo Park and Woodbrook elementary schools are both expected to receive major renovations and additions, district officials said at an April 22 meeting. “They’re much-needed renovations to address the overcrowding issues in two…
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Edison officials unveil new public works facility
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Edison Mayor Tom Lankey, left, and other township officials receive a tour of the new public works facility at the former Camp Kilmer property on April 23. FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Months after a fire destroyed the maintenance garage at the public works headquarters, Edison officials have unveiled a new building…
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Edison school tab carries $153 tax hike
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Seeking to address long-term financial sustainability and overcrowding issues in the district, the Edison Board of Education has proposed a budget carrying a $153 tax increase on the average home. School officials presented the $227.9 million budget for the 2015-16 school year at the April 22 board meeting. The tentative…
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Owners splurge on pampered pets
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Eleven-year-old Roxy enjoys a pampered life at home in Freehold Township. For some pet owners in central New Jersey, no price is too high when treating their pets to the finest services and amenities. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For some pet owners, the phrase “man’s best friend” is an understatement.…
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Driver suffers severe burns after tanker truck catches fire near Turnpike Exit 11
By Peter Elacqua A tanker truck traveling southbound caught on fire on the New Jersey Turnpike on the ramp to Interchange 11 shortly before 2 p.m. May 5. According to State Police officials, the interchange, tolls and ramp have been closed and the Garden State Parkway has been closed. The driver suffered severe burns and…
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Davis Realtors to host Movin’ On Up seminar
I s your home not measuring up anymore? Attend Davis Realtors’ free Movin’ On Up seminar May 21, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Township office, 810 Deal Road, Middlebrook Shopping Plaza. Enjoy a buffet dinner and hear from industry experts with answers to your questions. For more information, call 732-695- 6060.
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RE/MAX of N.J. partners with Move for Hunger
RE/MAX of New Jersey has recently partnered with the New Jersey based nonprofit organization Move For Hunger. Move For Hunger was established in 2009 when brothers, Adam and Max Lowy of Lowy’s Moving Service, wanted to make a difference with the food that was left behind by the clients they moved. Adam and Max began…
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Expand downstairs to maximize space and energy efficiency
With home prices on the rise, finishing a basement is the latest trend in real estate. More and more homeowners are enjoying the perks of additional living space, a reduction in heating and cooling costs, a healthier home, and, if done right, a more desirable home when selling. A finished basement can be used for…
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