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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Sandom reported to be in line for mayor again
Vanessa Sandom will be mayor of Hopewell Township again in 2014, said a person close to the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity. By John Tredrea, Special Writer Vanessa Sandom will be mayor of Hopewell Township again in 2014, said a person close to the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity,…
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MANVILLE: Students lounge around in pajamas (and it’s OK!)
Christ the King School collects pajamas for those less fortunate By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Everyone loves to stay in their pajamas all morning. Imagine going to school in them. Students and staff at Christ the King School did just that on Friday as they celebrated Pajama Day. Kindergarten teacher Melissa Grecco planned the…
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Reader roundup
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard part of a report that seemed to be indicating that Great Britain is banning all non-hybrids sometime in the future. Can this be true? A: No. One party in England proposed a bill that would, in effect, essentially ban all non-hybrid cars by 2040. No one is suggesting…
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Fanciful features
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features From a built-in vacuum cleaner to seats that give a hot stone massage while en route, automakers are luring shoppers into showrooms with an engaging array of the latest high-tech systems. There’s no such thing as a “stripped down” new car any more. Even some of the smallest and least…
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Orange Key Realty offers ideas for winter storm protection
Michael Matthews and Ofir Hillel, brokers/owners of Orange Key Realty, believe the following suggestions can make a big difference for protecting your biggest investment, your home.” Keep your pipes warm. Some of the most expensive winter damage comes from burst pipes. Wrap the pipes in the cold parts of your house in insulation, and open…
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When parents become lenders
Family-financed down payment loans are increasingly common. Follow these guidelines to make the process smoother. With tightening credit markets, low savings rates and stagnant wages, many first-time homebuyers find themselves struggling to amass a down payment. The solution? Parents. Twenty-seven percent of first-time homebuyers received a down payment as a gift from “the good ol’…
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New Falcons, Bears coaches aim to turn things around
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent MONROE TOWNSHIP Leigh Vogtman, the first-year head coach of Monroe Township High School’s girls basketball team, is looking for improvement from a group that returns experience, but finished last season with a 12-14 record and in the middle of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division pack. Following a 51-45 victory…
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SPORT SHORTS
Central Jersey Umpire Association (CJUA) is looking for new or experienced baseball and softball umpires. Come join one of the largest umpire organizations in the state. The CJUA is looking for men or women ages 16 and older who like the game, want to make some extra money and would like to become certified umpires…
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Holiday tournaments prep area basketball teams for 2014 foes
SPOTSWOOD By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The Spotswood High School boys basketball team begins the 2014 portion of its season at 2-2, but head coach Steve Mate hopes better things are in store for his team. The Chargers’ most recent game was a 57-56 overtime loss to Somerville High School in the championship game of the…
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