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New bikeway will include bridge over Ireland Brook
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A federal grant will provide for the construction of a new bikeway stretching from Crystal Springs Aquatic Center to the Community Arts Center. The grant, which totals just over $400,000, was bonded for by the council at its first December meeting and will be paid back in…
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New Jersey’s birthday bash will kick off in Red Bank
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A crowd, at top, anxiously awaits a screening in the lobby of the Carlton Theater in Red Bank in 1956. The Carlton would eventually become the Count Basie Theatre in 1984. COURTESY OF DORNS CLASSIC IMAGES From Monmouth Battlefield to Sandy Hook to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank,…
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Milltown gets approval to build electrical substation
Milltown has received approval to acquire 1.325 acres of Middlesex County-owned open space for the construction of a new electrical substation. The use of the property on Washington Avenue will allow for the new substation to be built on higher ground, outside of the flood plain, according to an announcement from the New Jersey State…
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Bingo players enjoy camaraderie
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Margaret Simonovich of Edison enjoys a round of bingo at Congregation Beth-El, Edison, on Dec. 18. The temple is one of many locations in central New Jersey that attract dozens of players to their bingo nights. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Some people enjoy a cocktail to relax, others choose…
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Car buyers are failing their test drives, survey says
Too many shoppers take too little time behind the wheel before buying a car or truck. Here’s how to get the most out of even a limited test drive. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A consumer may take months to winnow down his or her carbuying choices to a reasonably few models, having read reviews,…
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Q&A
Know your lease with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve never leased a car, and am considering doing so. I’d like some information on several matters, including what kind of penalties there are if you go over the agreed-upon mileage when the car is turned in. A: I suggest you do a great deal of homework before…
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Greening to sell
Energy efficient updates are all the rage right now, but which ones will help you sell your home at a better price? By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features Making “green” improvements on your home not only helps the environment, but it can also equate to sizable cost savings on your energy bill and your taxes. There…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Century 21 Cataneo & Associates announce that Aris Maniotis was the Top Listing Agent and Ginny Kotler was the Top Sales Agent for November. The Top Listing Team was Antoinette and Gerry Pagano of Team Pagano and Bridgette and Joseph Oberhuber of Team Elite were the Top Sales team. “I am very proud of the…
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Before the hunt
Buyers in low-inventory markets need to be pre-qualified and pre-approved for loans to remain competitive By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Real estate markets across the country are suffering from low inventory, which means there are few homes for sale and competition is fierce. In these markets, real estate experts recommend that buyers be prepared to…
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