• Old Bridge creates new zones to draw tax ratables, jobs

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer With the goal of spurring new jobs and increasing commercial ratables, Old Bridge officials have adopted an ordinance creating Economic Development Opportunity (EDO) zones. The zones, which encompass sections of routes 9, 18, 34 and 516, as well as Englishtown Road, are designed to simplify township zoning and unify…

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    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Bud Phillips, left, and Ted Bertiger of the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders watch a train go by during the Old Bridge Train and Toy Show at the George Bush Senior Center in the Old Bridge Municipal Complex on March 14. For more photos, see page 9.

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    – Brandeis panel sets hour of entertainment The Brandeis National Committee will present a program titled “That’s Entertainment” 1 p.m. March 31 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Singer, storyteller, musician and songwriter Kenny Cunningham will offer an hour of entertainment. Cunningham recently was on tour in London, France and the…

  • Picking the safest cars for 2015

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Here’s which vehicles not only garner top marks in crash tests, but can help drivers avoid getting into accidents in the first place Improved new-vehicle crash protection and stricter laws with regard to seatbelt, drunk driving and teen licensing have combined to drive traffic fatalities to historic lows that reached…

  • Weichert.com offers quickest way for homebuyers to get accurate information about homes for sale

    Whether patronizing a restaurant or store, or making a phone call to request information or assistance, one constant holds true: People today want quick, personal and high-quality service. When it comes to real estate, homebuyers can find this top-of-the-line customer service on Weichert.com, the web site for Weichert, Realtors. A robust source of accurate information…

  • MCAR members earn 2014 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Awards

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) honors the 619 members who achieved the 2014 New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence Award. Formerly the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club, the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship. MCAR is planning awards…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. closes more than $1.33 billion in 2014

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces it closed approximately $1,330,379,418 million in real estate transactions as of Dec. 31, 2014, marking another successful year as one of the state’s most successful real estate brokerages. Despite a long, challenging winter, home buyers and sellers who decided to make a move in 2014 turned to Gloria…

  • Weichert of Rumson has successful coat drive for Lunch Break

    Carin Henderson, manager of Weichert, Realtors in Rumson, announced that the office collected 54 winter coats for the local nonprofit entity, Lunch Break, in their drive to help provide warmth to those in need this season. “This is our way of giving back to the community and helping at-risk families through the winter months,” said…

  • MCAR raises funds and awareness in the fight against hunger

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors recently completed its yearlong initiative to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations for The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Monmouth County Association of Realtors members donated and collected money at various events throughout the year and presented a check to the Foodbank for $4,663.80. “Fighting hunger in…

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