• East Brunswick forgoes revaluation for 30 years

    By KENNY WALTER While numerous towns in Monmouth and Middlesex counties have undergone revaluations in recent years, at least one has steered clear of the process since 1983. Despite its three-decade gap in value adjustments, East Brunswick has used sales data to keep assessments current, according to Finance Director Lou Neely. “We have been very…

  • Citizens group puts the heat on climate change reforms

    By JACK MURTHA EDISON — There are few things more American than a grassroots movement. And nothing bleeds red, white and blue more than a cause that stirs debate. The members of the Edison chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) are kneedeep in one such push to impact the nation’s stance on global warming and…

  • N.J. autism services evolve to meet need

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Woodbridge Developmental Center is one of two state-operated developmental centers being shut down as part of a shift away from institutional care. This is part five in an occasional series of stories about people with autism in New Jersey. The entire series can be found at www.gmnews.com/autism. T he…

  • Metuchen tab would bring $51 tax hike

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Metuchen officials have introduced a municipal budget for 2014 that would raise the tax rate 2.9 cents. “I think the increase is modest, and it’s … driven primarily by the labor costs of maintaining services,” Borough Council President Jay Muldoon said. The $16.01 million tab, which was introduced at the April 21…

  • Taxpayers share burden, reap benefits

    By KENNY WALTER Members of the Marlboro Department of Public Works make repairs to Robertsville Road on April 22. Local towns emphasize different uses of tax money, including enhanced road programs and senior-service spending, to fit the needs of the individual communities. A ll taxpayers in central New Jersey fund essential services such as police…

  • Long-term bargains

    New-car shoppers can save big money by choosing a model that’s most affordable to own in terms of depreciation, fuel costs and other factors By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features To obtain the absolute best value on a new car or truck, experts agree that shoppers need to look beyond the sticker price to find a…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Coldwell Banker New Homes, one of the nation’s largest residential brokerage firms, received top honors for sales and marketing achievements during the New Jersey Builders Association’s (NJBA) annual Sales & Marketing (SAMs) Awards Gala, which kicked off the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City. The awards included Million Dollar Club designations for sales associates with…

  • Improving lineup has Falcons vying for A Central crown

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent MONMOUTH REGIONAL A year after pulling off an upset in the state tournament, the Monmouth Regional High School baseball team is keeping up with the competition with solid pitching and a lineup that has topped expectations. Last season, the Falcons mounted a surprise run in the playoffs to win their third…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Millstone Little League (MRLL) will host a golf outing and lunch auction on May 5 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan Township. The golf package — which includes a breakfast, practice facilities, greens fees, cart, bag attendants, club cleaning service, locker room, barbecue lunch, awards, a raffle and silent auction — is $195. A…

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