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East Brunswick board rethinks nixing of exams
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Students in the East Brunswick Public Schools will be given final exams this year after the Board of Education reversed a plan to do away with midterms and finals. The board’s unanimous decision Feb. 19 came two weeks after it voted to nix the exams for students in ninth…
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Libraries, book clubs cater to niche interests
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Libraries throughout central New Jersey host book clubs and discussion groups to suit a broad range of patrons’ interests. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If New Jersey were hit with a zombie apocalypse, the odds for survival would not be great, according to Tyler Rousseau, emergent technologies coordinator at the Monroe…
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Riding in cars with dogs
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pet safety is paramount when traveling. Here are a few tips to help make the trip less ‘ruff’ for everyone. Whether undertaking a short jaunt or a major excursion, family road trips can be hard enough on mom and dad, but adding one or more dogs to the passenger list…
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The etiquette of the real estate transaction
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Apparel, body language and attitude are among the factors can make a difference when buying or selling a home Americans today enjoy the freedoms of the dressed-down workplace and relaxed attire standards that have become accepted at schools, churches, stores, restaurants and other places where people meet, greet and…
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Fear in the time of buying
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features It might be a good time to purchase a home, but a new study reveals apprehension and confusion about mortgages Americans pride themselves on being well-educated consumers. But although our commitment to kick the tires and do our due diligence before signing on the dotted line is admirable, many…
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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates added 43 new offices in 2014
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors, continued its rapid nationwide growth in 2014, including the opening of its first office in Nevada. In total, Weichert added 43 new offices last year and grew at twice the rate it did in 2013. “We are happy to welcome these talented sales teams…
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Strategies for staying put in retirement
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for outstanding performance in January. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale dollar volume. Visit Weichert’s Marlboro office at 455 Route 9 south in Manalapan or call 732- 536-4400.…
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2015 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at the Essex & Sussex in Spring Lake. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2015 are…
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