• Former officer charges Helmetta with harassment

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A former Helmetta patrol officer has filed suit against the borough of Helmetta, Mayor Nancy Martin and the Helmetta Police Department, alleging that he faced harassment and intimidation because of his sexual orientation. The civil suit — filed in state Superior Court in New Brunswick on Feb. 12 by attorney…

  • Irish eyes and ears focus on pipes and drums

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Frank Johnson and Kate Honan rehearse with other members of the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay at the Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River on March 5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Like a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, pipes-and-drums bands have long steered the Irish through times of celebration…

  • Service engine soon

    Your car is trying to tell you something when one of the warning lights on the dashboard illuminates. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features I f you find yourself perplexed by the plethora of warning lights and displays on your car’s instrument panel, you’re not alone. A recent survey determined that a surprising number of U.S.…

  • Q&A

    Redesign reservations with Sharon Peters Q: We’re looking at the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and we’re enthusiastic about it, but we’re afraid that all the bad press about the redesign will spoil its resale value in five or six years. What do you think? A: It’s a little early to tell how the public at large…

  • Where the affordable homes are

    Toledo, Ohio, and Pittsburgh aren’t just among the top affordable markets not in the U.S. — they’re among the most affordable worldwide Those seeking affordable housing in the United States are in luck — for the most part. Out of 95 affordable markets worldwide, 84 are in the U.S according to the 2014 Demographia International…

  • Tips for first-time landlords

    By Alex Gallucci CTW Features Renting out a property has the potential to be a lucrative endeavor, but there are many to-do’s to cross off your list before you start taking in tenants W ith rental vacancies low and rates climbing, renting out a property might seem like a lucrative opportunity in today’s market. But…

  • Only five homes remain for sale at Cedar Village at Ocean

    Weichert New Homes and Continental Properties report only five homes remain at the ultra popular Cedar Village at Ocean a centrally located active adult community for ages 55+. The rapid sales pace reflects the serious interest buyers have maintained in Cedar Village, a resort-style collection of 295 single-family homes in Monmouth County’s Ocean Township. “We…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized Frank Fortino, Sheryl Kerner and Garry Klein, sales associates with the office, among the system’s top-producers nationwide when it honored them with the coveted Emerald Level Century 21 Masters Award. Emerald Level status is awarded to an agent who has…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    The owners of Orange Key Realty pride themselves on seeking the best of the best when welcoming new sales professionals. The broker/owners, Michael Matthews and Ofir Hillel, understand that just because and individual has a real estate license and a car does not mean they are a good agent. The following talent has recently joined…

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