• East Brunswick police seek burglary suspects posing as water utility workers

    On March 3, at approximately 2:20 p.m., East Brunswick police responded to a residence on Caldwell Court for a diversion burglary. When police arrived, the homeowners explained that two men posing as water utility workers claimed that there was a problem with the water supply in the neighborhood and needed to check the pipes. They…

  • Pine Belt Chevrolet wins DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award

    Pine Belt Chevrolet in Lakewood has been awarded a 2015 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, a recognition auto dealerships can earn by delivering outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. DealerRater, the car dealer review site for consumers, created the Consumer Satisfaction Awards to enable online car shoppers to instantly spot car dealerships that…

  • Best new-car features for senior drivers

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Older motorists — especially those with declining abilities — should take advantage of new-vehicle options that can make taking to the wheel safer and more enjoyable With a swell of Baby Boomers entering their golden years there are now more senior citizens on the road than ever, with 84 percent…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County N.Y., announces that Jonathan Keates has been appointed branch vice president of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Holmdel/Colts Neck office. Keates will be responsible for overseeing approximately 60 affiliated sales associates serving communities throughout Monmouth County and surrounding areas. “Jonathan…

  • Before buying a home, make sure to check it twice

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features A professional home inspection is a must-do before the final purchase contract What you don’t know could hurt you — at least in the case of a real estate transaction. That’s why every homebuyer should ensure a contract is contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection. Especially for older construction,…

  • Five questions to ask an agent

    How do you know if an agent is the right fit? Real estate pros recommend you start by asking these questions. 1. Why are you a real estate agent? “I would find out what that person’s value system is,” says Kelly Marsh of Atlanta-based Keller Williams Realty. “You don’t want to work with someone who’s…

  • Spano emerging as sprint star after medaling at track MOC

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Danielle Spano was delighted when she was told that a special 200- meter dash was being added to the indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions. “I was so thrilled when they did that,” she said. “It was a huge motivation for the season.” Since the 200 meters isn’t contested in New…

  • Eisenhower perfect en route to county hoops league title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It wasn’t a first for Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Freehold Township. However, coaches and teachers couldn’t remember the last time it was done. It was the championship won by the boys basketball team. Not only did the Generals win the Monmouth County Elementary School Championship, but they also…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Michelle Gulino and Kristin Natoli, freshmen from Howell High School, were members of Felician College’s women’s bowling team in 2014-15. This was the Golden Falcons’ inaugural season. Felician was 44-42. Natoli averaged 167.7 and Gulino averaged 165.2 for the Golden Falcons. That ranked them third and fourth on the team. At Howell, Gulino and Natoli…

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