• Attorney questions turbine law roots

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A state law prohibiting Union Beach from blocking the construction of a large wind turbine may have been illegal “special legislation” written with input by a lobbyist, according to an attorney for the borough. Stuart Lieberman, special counsel for Union Beach, appeared Feb. 12 in the Appellate Division of state…

  • Black history shows education is key

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Thomas Daniels discusses his efforts to promote awareness of the contributions African-Americans have made to society. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was just after suppertime on a lazy summer evening three-quarters of a century ago when Thomas Daniels’ grandfather gave him a piece of advice he would never forget.…

  • “Sweating for the Shore” benefits storm victims

    Take a Zumba class and help families still struggling to recover from superstorm Sandy at “Sweating for the Shore” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at Club Pure, 1970 Route 35, Sayreville. The hour-and-a-half Zumba class is hosted by Samantha Levy and will benefit Union Beach residents still experiencing hardship as a result of…

  • Green savings

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How much of a savings do these hybrids and new cars that come with stop/start technology for when you stop at a stop light accrue? I’m wondering if it makes sense for me, since I drive 66 miles round trip for work every day. A: It totally depends on how…

  • Big trucks in smaller packages

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Two new pickups coming later this year should to appeal to truck buyers who don’t necessarily need a bulkier full-size model Pickup truck sales are booming thanks largely to the recovering economy, specifically in the housing and construction markets. Most of these are full-size models, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Kathleen Pascocello of the Howell office was individually recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of January. A top producer, Pascocello led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. She can be reached in Weichert’s…

  • Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2014 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Stella Marina in Asbury Park. 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 2014 are President Robert…

  • NAIOP New Jersey announces 2014 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients

    27th annual gala set for May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park The 127th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, on May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Lawrence Russo Jr., founder, Russo Development, will receive…

  • Weichert executives named to the 2013 Swanepoel Power 200

    Jim Weichert, founder and president of Weichert, Realtors, and Marty Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, have been selected for the Swanepoel Power 200: The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2013. Weichert and Rueter were ranked No. 20 and No. 85, respectively. Weichert was recognized in the “Brokerage” category for his…

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