• Freehold Borough accident claims life of man, 30

    By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — A resident of Bergen County was killed in a one-vehicle accident just before 2 a.m. Oct. 20 on Broadway (Route 79 north) near Dutch Lane Road, Freehold Borough. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Michael Sweetman, Richard M. Vesce II, 30, of Wood-Ridge, was pronounced dead at the scene…

  • Former President Jimmy Carter helps

    to rebuild a Union Beach home destroyed by the superstorm. President Carter and his wife Rosalynn joined some 150 Habitat for Humanity volunteers who repaired or rebuilt 16 Sandy-damaged homes in the borough Oct. 12.

  • HOT CARS, COLD CASH

    Buying a collectible car can be one of the most enjoyable ways to invest one’s excess income, but the secret is to choose one more for love than money. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Owning a classic car is one of those rare hobbies in which one actually gets to appreciate his or her investment…

  • Q&A

    Straight and steady with Sharon Peters Q: We test drove an Acura RLX that supposedly steers the car back on course if it goes over the center lane. How does it know we’re off course? A: It detects or “reads” painted lines or reflectors. Lest you be lulled into false security: if you’re on a…

  • RE/MAX No. 1 among real estate franchises

    For the fifth consecutive year, RE/MAX ranked as the leading real estate franchise organization in the Franchise Times Top 200. The survey is based upon annual worldwide sales. In the 2013 Top 200 ranking, RE/MAX placed 14 among all franchises, gaining two places over its standing last year. RE/MAX also ranked sixth among the Top…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was individually recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of September. Warters led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale revenue units. She can be reached in Weichert’s…

  • Retirement spots ripe for investment

    Top retirement spots provide variety of opportunities for investors A s more baby boomers head into retirement, cities that attract retirees could be opportune spots for real estate investors, according to a recent report from RealtyTrac, real estate data source. From a list of 40 cities with a population of 33 percent or more retirees,…

  • Somerset Gate to host Oktoberfest events

    Somerset Gate, a new community, characterized by distinctive two-bedroom townhomes priced from $209,900, will host a series of Oktoberfest events throughout the month, according to Debbie Buragina, licensed broker at HouseMart, Realtors and sales manager of Somerset Gate. “We’re celebrating the month of October with autumn-themed weekend events that will feature refreshments such as cider…

  • Metuchen resident admits to scamming Sandy victims

    David Scott Ruddy METUCHEN — A borough man admitted Oct. 8 to preying on victims of superstorm Sandy, promising them low-cost housing or cars and instead stealing their money, defrauding them and others of approximately $55,000, according to Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman. David Scott Ruddy, 33, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft by deception…

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