central nj: Keeping Track of Santa Claus - 12/23/10 02:45 AM
As we all know, every Christmas Eve, Santa hits the skies to deliver presents to waiting boys and girls here, and throughout the world. With technology, it’s easier than ever to track Santa’s flight across New Jersey, the United States, and the world.
Since 1955, NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa on his flight on their website, noradsanta.com, featuring satellite, radar and high-speed digital camera giving up to date information on exactly where he’ll be.
Chief of Combat Operations William Platt explained how the tracking works. “As Santa Claus departs from the North Pole on Christmas Eve, … (4 comments)

central nj: Warren Twp. Sends over 200 Letters to Santa Claus! - 12/18/10 06:17 AM
As reported by NJ.com, for the third straight year, the Warren Township Recreation Commission was officially approved by Santa Claus to collect letters from children and send the letters directly to him at the North Pole.
As we all know, Santa is very busy this time of year and relies on local townships to get him every girl and boy’s list before Christmas Eve. While Santa’s crew of reindeer and elves is world-renowned and studied in business schools for their groundbreaking efficiency, there’s just no way for them to collect letters, make toys and deliver them all by Christmas morning.
From … (0 comments)

central nj: AMC Bridgewater and Menlo Park bring new meaning to Dinner and A Movie - 12/09/10 03:41 AM
In what will be one of the most interesting concepts brought to the Bridgewater Commons in years, AMC theaters is launching a new concept – having dinner with your movie. As you enjoy a feature film, waiters (quietly) bring you your order to enjoy while watching.
The concept was originally pioneered by Alamo Drafthouse, before being adopted by AMC. Currently AMC has introduced this format to Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; and West Orange, NJ. New locations are planned to open in the near future in Dallas, TX; as well as two more operations in Central New Jersey – one in … (0 comments)

central nj: New Jersey Going Green With Off-shore Wind Power - 12/02/10 03:32 AM
As reported by NJ.com, New Jersey is poising itself to become a leader in alternative energy by broadening it's off-shore wind power initiatives. New Jersey would be the second state to invest in off-shore wind power (the first project is getting underway in Massachusettes). A collation of New Jersey environmental groups and a member of Gov. Christie's cabinet released the National Wildlife Federation's report "Offshore Wind in the Atlantic", detailing the potential for wind power along the east coast and calls on the Federal government for more friendly, less bureaucratic regulations regarding the development of wind power in New Jersey and … (0 comments)

central nj: Getting Your Home Ready For Winter - 11/04/10 05:24 AM
Just as autumn seems to come, winter is just right around the corner – or, if you live in Central New Jersey, you could have summer, fall and winter all in one week! As temperatures drop, you can take certain steps to keep your home safe and warm going into the winter months:
· Before rain and snow hit you should examine your roofing to ensure structural integrity and check for leaks and possible damage. Cleaning fall leaves out of gutters ensures proper drainage.
· Now is a great time to check windows, doors, and other openings for air leaks that … (0 comments)

central nj: Home Tips for Halloween - 10/28/10 07:50 AM
Halloween is one of Central New Jersey’s favorite holidays – as noted by the millions of dollars in costumes, candy and decorations sold here and everywhere across the US in the weeks leading up to All Hallow’s Eve. Whether you’re having a spooky bash with your neighbors or handing out candy to little princesses, ghosts and ghouls, here are some tips to keep your home and your visitors safe:
• While dark and spooky may set the mood for Halloween, illumination is a key element of safety. Keep walkways clear and well illuminated, especially if you are expecting visitors. Leave your … (1 comments)

central nj: Central New Jersey Housing Market Conditions - 10/21/10 05:55 AM
 
I recently attended a Board of Realtors seminar which was quite informative. The presenter used slides representing numerous points which represented return on investment, cost analysis using today’s low interest rates, percent change in sales by price range, mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures by period past due and home price expectation survey to name a few.
Of these the ones that had the greatest impact on me were, return on investment, which demonstrated that from January 1st, 2000 to September 1st, 2010, the Dow, S&P and NASDAQ all showed losses as compared to Real Estate which demonstrated a significant gain. This … (0 comments)

central nj: Community Spotlight - Bound Brook Boro - 04/20/10 05:55 AM
Community Spotlight - Bound Brook Boro
While a good portion of our business at The Jannone Team focuses on Bridgewater, Hillsborough, and Basking Ridge, we serve Central New Jersey and all its communities. One that's often overlooked is Bound Brook, which we have historically been active. Most recently successfully marketing several homes.
Bound Brook most recently has received attention for flooding in the downtown area which is affected by heavy rain flooding its low lying location on the bank of the Raritan River. Not all portions of the town are affected by this event. Bound Brook is a great place to … (0 comments)

 


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