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Power to the panels
As the benefits outweigh the costs of residential solar panels, more homeowners and builders install solar arrays By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features This could be the tipping point. That’s what advocates of residential solar power are hoping as they weigh factors like the lower cost of solar panels and the availability of tax breaks…
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Orange Key Realty stresses the importance of a home inspection
Home inspectors see a home the way no one else does. They don’t care how the kitchen will feel for entertaining or whether the bathroom tiles will impress guests. Their judgment is not clouded by emotion. Nor do they have any interest in whether the home sells, as long as they’re not pals with the…
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A home that makes the grade
Most people pony up to live in a good school district; a new report identifies neighborhoods where education comes at a more reasonable price By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features A recent analysis by real estate website Redfin.com shows that homes located in above average school districts have higher value. That’s no surprise; with the cost…
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Eagles, Hawks fight for spots in football tournament
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bishop George Ahr High School’s Trent Brinkofski leads the pack during the Greater Middlesex Conference Cross-Country Championships held on Oct. 26 at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. Brinkofski went on to win the championship, touring the 5K course in 16:08. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With two weeks to go before qualifying ends for the…
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‘Luna Mexicana’ celebrates with dance, music and costumes
Lustig Dance Theatre will open its season with a special presentation of its “Luna Mexicana” at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. “Luna Mexicana” pays tribute to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, and this presentation will conveniently land at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, the second day of the annual festival. Colorful music…
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St. Matthew’s Church to host Sunday bingo
St. Matthew’s Church, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison, will hold an all-new bingo every Sunday night beginning Nov. 3. Doors open at 5 p.m., and games begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. A food menu will be available. For more information, call 732-985-1888.
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Women’s Club to host professional organizer
The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will host professional organizer Ana C. Peterson 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Peterson will offer strategies to help accomplish organizing goals. The program is free. For additional information, contact Maribeth at 732-634-5165.
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Defensive driving class scheduled at JCC
The Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will host the AARP Defensive Driving course 1:30- 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 11. Participants must attend both classes to receive a certificate of completion. The fee is $12 for AARP members or $14 for nonmembers. Checks should be payable to AARP. For more information,…
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‘Grace Paley: Collected Shorts’ screened at JCC
“Grace Paley: Collected Shorts,” a documentary by filmmaker Lilly Rivlin, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The 74-minute film depicts Grace Paley’s activism, writing, and her circle of family and friends. A brief discussion will follow. The suggested donation…
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