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Red Bank Humanists gender presentation
The Red Bank Humanists, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to secular humanism, will hold a forum on gender, with a focus on those who identify as transgender and those who do not identify as a gender. Entitled “Beyond Binaries: Justice for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People,” the forum will feature Kiki Jamieson, president of…
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Sayreville to review affordable housing ordinance
SAYREVILLE – Two ordinances intended to assist Sayreville in reaching its necessary amount of affordable units are scheduled to be introduced by the Borough Council on Sept. 11. An ordinance that will amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance and an ordinance that will permit projects that have affordable units in their zone were considered by…
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Home shopping tips
Here’s how to stay focused while on the house hunt. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features It’s not easy to be sure-footed through every step, especially for first-time buyers. But experts can provide guidance on navigating the twisting path, ending at the right new home for you: 1. Meet Lenders This is not the fun…
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Credit wary
Percentage of millennials who are worried about poor credit history as a barrier to becoming a homeowners: 43. Source: loanDepot © CTW Features
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Avoid FHA?
Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: Our lender says we should avoid FHA financing and instead go with a conventional loan and private mortgage insurance. The two advantages are a smaller down payment requirement and the ability to cancel mortgage insurance. Is she right? Answer: Ask a…
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The big clean-up
Garage organizing systems offer more than one-time spring cleaning. By Jim Parker CTW Features It’s the indoor spot where you park cars or a boat; store tools, lawn equipment, golf clubs and skis; lean up bikes; and set out youngsters’ basketballs, inflatable pool gear and outdoor toys. The garage also can be a catch-all place…
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Stephanie Bellanova of ERA Central Realty attends young leaders network professional development event
Stephanie Bellanova, Broker Associate and Partner of ERA Central Realty Group in Bordentown, recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2017 Young Leaders Network Summer Summit, the sixth annual elite educational event, that was held in Columbia, South Carolina by ERA Wilder Realty. Attendees represented many of the most successful ERA organizations across the U.S. Over the…
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South River library holds crochet coral event
The South River Public Library will hold an event to celebrate the completion of its Crochet Coral Reef project at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the library, 55 Appleby Ave., South River. There will be a reception to meet the creators of the project and view the completed crochet coral reef. For more information,…
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Police investigate possible vehicle entry
JACKSON – Investigators from the Jackson Police Department are attempting to identify residents whose vehicles may have been entered. Police said that at 3:19 a.m. Aug. 31, officers Cherrick Daniels and Christopher Schinder responded to a home on Leesville Road in the area of Toshi Court after a resident reported that she had been awakened…
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