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ROBBINSVILLE: Township shares in planning award
From left, David Fowler, of Matrix; Alec Taylor, of Matrix; Ann Brady, executive director of PlanSmart NJ; Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried; Ken Griffin, Matrix and PlanSmart NJ Chairman Richard Goldman pose for a photo at the awards ceremony in New Brunswick on Nov. 14. Courtesy photo
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Smart cars for snow driving
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Front or rear drive? Four-wheel or all-wheel drive? Here’s how to choose a car or truck that’s built to tackle the toughest winter conditions. With Old Man Winter’s icy breath bearing down upon us, choosing a car that delivers top traction in the snow can be paramount in many car…
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Q&A
Doggie damage? with Sharon Peters Q: I’m a dog walker at the animal shelter, and they’ve recently posted signs everywhere saying, “Don’t let dogs urinate on tires.” When I asked why, the answer was, “There were complaints.” I agree that letting a dog pee on someone’s tire is rude, and it probably means you’re not…
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Borrowers feeling lukewarm
With home prices up, a moderate decrease in borrower health isn’t a big issue, new report suggests Home prices are rising, which is a good economic sign, but that also makes it more difficult for homebuyers to qualify for loans. The average loan-to-value ratio for potential borrowers increased slightly in the third quarter 2013, according…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of October. Top Listing Associate is Laurin Manco LaLima and the Team Top Listing Team is the Andrea and Harry Mesh Team. Top Sales Associate is Alan Katz and the Top Sales Team is the Cole…
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NAIOP New Jersey accepting nominations for 27th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards
NAIOP New Jersey, the commercial real estate development association, is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards, the industry’s most prestigious honors. Details and nomination forms are available at www.naiopnj.org/gala27. The awards will be presented at the Gala on May 15, 2014 at the Palace at Somerset Park. The awards honor excellence…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) announced that longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz will receive the 2013 MGA Distinguished Service Award. Nantz, 54, is being recognized for his impressive charitable work, especially on behalf of golf in the Met Area. Nantz has helped organizations like the MGA Foundation and The First Tee raise millions of…
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Freehold Jr. Pee Wee Pop Warner teams go 10-0, win conference championships
The Freehold Pop Warner Giants have a pair of undefeated champions. The Giants Jr. Pee Wee Blue (A) and Gold (B) teams captured the Division III and Division II New Jersey Shore Pop Warner Conference championships, respectively. Both teams completed their seasons with perfect 10-0 marks. Freehold A routed Asbury Park, 34-0, in its finals…
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Brookdale’s women capture first national championship
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer I t’s the little things that can make the difference between winning a losing. For the Brookdale Community College women’s soccer team, that difference was the attention that head coach Katie Miller gave to corner kicks. It was the conversion of a corner kick by the Jersey Blues in the…
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