• New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow

    New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The unanimous vote in favor of the long-discussed Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance came with a bit of humor from Old Bridge officials. “We’re almost there,” Council President Brian Cahill said to the anxious members of the public before the council voted to approve two amendments…

  • Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores

    Manalapan sets rules for sale of dogs and cats in pet stores

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Two individuals involved in animal protection efforts in the Garden State thanked the members of the Manalapan Township Committee for adopting an ordinance that will permit pet shops in Manalapan to only sell dogs and cats that arrive at the store from an animal care facility or an…

  • Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Republican Mayor Susan Kiley declared herself for reelection while Democrat Vincent Solomeno announced his bid for a seat on the Township Committee in Hazlet Township. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates, the filing deadline is June 6.

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  • YMCA to hold events for Healthy Kids Day

    YMCA to hold events for Healthy Kids Day

    Raritan Valley YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a variety of activities on April 29. The day will feature an open house for the Camp Yomeca summer day camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a list of events, visit raritanvalleyymca.org. The Y is located at 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call…

  • Lock it in

    Lock it in

    Percentage of homebuyers that got pre-approval from a lender before finding a home on which they are interested in placing an offer: 77. Source: Zillow © CTW Features

  • Rising rates concern buyers

    Rising rates concern buyers

    Rising rates concern buyers By Jesse Darland CTW Features About half of potential homebuyers consider rising interest rates to be one of their top concerns, according to a recent survey from Zillow Group Mortgages. This is the first time in several years interest rates have been a major concern. The recent mortgage rate increases have…

  • Hula dancer to accompany Hawaiian band

    Hula dancer to accompany Hawaiian band

    A free show including a Hula dancer and Hawaiian music band will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on May 3 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Edna at 908-208-2358 or email [email protected]

  • Does debt type matter?

    Does debt type matter?

    Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: My wife has been successfully treated for breast cancer but the financial side effects have included a substantial amount of debt, several maxed-out credit cards and a lower credit score. Will mortgage lenders give us a break because our debts are…

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