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Demographic shifts prompt sea change
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Population growth has put a strain on infrastructure, creating the need for investment in bridges, roads and tunnels, along with an update to bus and train systems. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The population of central New Jersey is expected to grow as the number of foreign born workers increases and…
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Consumers borrowing more to cover car costs
While car sales continue their upward trend, consumers are apparently going deeper into debt than ever to pay for them. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., the average new-vehicle loan was a record $27,799 during the third quarter of 2014, which represents an increase of $1,080 over the previous year. Used vehicle loans jumped…
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States with the highest speed limits
Those of a certain age will remember back in 1974 when oil shortages jolted Congress into enacting the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act that restricted velocities on interstate highways and access roads to a maximum 55 mph. Legislators would eventually repeal the national speed limit in 1995, and 34 states have since raised maximum speeds…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that East Brunswick resident Sharon Witchel is now affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in East Brunswick. As a sales associate, Witchel will provide residential real estate services in East Brunswick as well as the surrounding communities…
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Coldwell Banker to unveil ‘Home’s Best Friend’ commercial during Academy Awards show
As every dog lover knows, there is nothing quite like coming home after a long day, opening the door, and being greeted by man’s best friend. On Feb. 22, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC will spotlight this exact moment as it debuts its new national television commercial on ABC during The 87th Academy Awards. Capturing…
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SPORT SHORTS
In his second non-exempt venture of the new season on the PGA Champions Tour, Frank Esposito Jr. of East Brunswick tied for 29th in the ACE Group Classic on Feb. 13-15, in Naples, Fla., which earned him $11,589. The previous week, Esposito finished 62 in the 81-player field at the Allianz Championship Tournament in Boca…
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Old Bridge wrestlers look to medal at District 20 tourney
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s wrestling team heads to the District 20 Tournament on Feb. 21 with several competitors who can bring home medals. Mike Gargano at 182 pounds and Steven Nadera at 120 pounds are expected to receive the top seeds in their respective weight classes, Old Bridge coach Bryan Garnett…
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Sayreville’s bowlers capture Central Jersey Group III title
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent After getting knocked out of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament by Woodbridge High School in the semifinals, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys bowling team bounced back to win the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III sectional on Feb. 14 at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick. Sayreville tallied 3,236 total pins,…
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Heading to the Meet of Champions
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Old Bridge High School’s Hazem Miawad finished third in the boys 400-meter dash at the NJSIAA Group IV championships on Feb. 15 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. The Knights’ sprinter, who won the Central Jersey title, qualified for the Meet of Champions on Feb. 21 in…
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