• LETTER: Committee thanks Mercer park commission

    by Special Olympics Games Organizing Committee  To the editor:     On behalf of the athletes representing 23 softball teams from 18 International and U.S. Special Olympics Programs, we express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Mercer County Parks Commission for its extraordinary support in hosting the 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational…

  • The circle game

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: It seems that wherever we go these days — shopping centers, new subdivisions, even well traveled routes that used to be straight lines – there are roundabouts, those goofy traffic circles that no one seems to know how to maneuver. Must be the new trend in traffic engineering. But it…

  • Get in gear

    A fresh assortment of both full-size and compact vans offers a wider range of choices to small businesses and recreational vehicle buyers. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With the economy enjoying a welcome recovery, automakers are once again paying attention to their fleets of commercial vans after years of dormancy. New models are hitting the…

  • Boost your appeal

    This summer, beautify your home to boost curb appeal for potential buyers Every home needs an “ah-ha moment,” says Scott Grams, executive director of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. “You have to invest in that moment,” he says. Homeowners attempting to sell their homes in today’s real estate market need every competitive advantage they can…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

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

  • Weichert Commercial selected among state’s top brokerage firms by CoStar Group

    John G. Udell, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage Inc., announces that CoStar Group has selected Weichert Commercial Brokerage in its annual list of top brokerage firms for its performance in 2012, making this the 11th consecutive year that Weichert Commercial has received such top industry honors. CoStar Group, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds Americans disagree over how long is too long to live with parents

    ccording to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don’t see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after college. The survey found that Americans ages 55 and older think it is acceptable…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Monroe Township will hold an opening day ceremony for the Monroe Township Soccer Club, on Sept. 8 at the Prospect Plains Fields, Prospect Plains Road, Monroe. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. and will include a parade featuring the town’s teams, a welcome speech by Mayor Richard Pucci, a live DJ, inflatable activities for…

  • Wall Stadium driving titles for 2013 are still up for grabs

    With one month to go, driver championships at Wall Stadium are up for grabs. No one in any of the contested seven divisions has run away with their points chase, with four races to go on Saturdays from Sept. 7 to Sept. 28. In the Modified Division, consistency has been the trademark of points leader…

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