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Telescopes Available for Loan at 2 Union County Libraries

On Thursday, June 1st, 2017 the Fanwood Memorial Library and the Scotch Plains Public Library are kicking off The Library Telescope Project in New Jersey!  Both libraries received a donation of a fully outfitted reflecting telescope.  The funds for the first two telescopes were donated by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary ...

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Are your trees susceptible to the Emerald Ash Borer?

The Emerald Ash Bore is a beautiful green beetle that eats the foliage of ash trees. The larvae of the Emerald Ash Borer, however, eats the inner bark of the ash trees which can kill the trees. Therefore, they are considered pests. Emerald Ash Borers are also not native to the ...

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Linden Summer Concert Series

The City of Linden is hosting a Summer Concert Series this summer. Events are held at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade at 400 North Wood Avenue in Linden and are free to residents. Seating is first come, first served, and residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. June 23 - High ...

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Battle of Short Hills Reenactment

Background: On June 26, 1777, Union County was the site of the Battle of Short Hills.  The battle took place primarily in Scotch Plains and Metuchen. George Washington's Continental Army had left Morristown to a strong position in the Watchung Mountains, a very difficult place for the British Army, led by General ...

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Declutter your home in 1 hour a day!

The bane of my existence - clutter! With a one hour commitment per day for one month, you can change your home and your life by eliminating what you don't need. If it takes more than an hour, just do what you can do in that hour. Trust me, you'll feel ...

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Home Improvements that Improve your Home’s Sale Price!

Dear TZ, We're going to be listing our home for sale this fall. What can we do now to improve the sale price of our home? ~ Savvy Suzanne Dear Suzanne, You are savvy indeed. Your home will not only sell faster but it will also sell for more money if you do some quick ...

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NJ Stay-cations!

Some years, it's too hard to coordinate the family's schedules or take too much time away. Other times, it's a budgetary decision. Whatever your reason, we've compiled a list of 2 weeks worth of day trips you can easily take from Union County. Atlantic City - walk the streets that Boardwalk's ...

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Are commissions negotiable in NJ?

Dear TZ, When I asked you about commission, you told me that all real estate commissions in New Jersey are "negotiable." How low will you go? Why would I ever pay more if I can negotiate less? ~Darryl Dealmaker Dear Darryl, Real estate commissions are negotiable in New Jersey, and you'll often find local trends. In life, ...

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Just Listed – 38 Concord Street, Cranford

Their newest listing at 38 Concord Street in Cranford! This home is a MUST SEE. Offered for $479,000. Features include: living room, dining room, eat in kitchen 4 bedroom 3 bath split level in-law suite with separate living room, kitchen, bedroom, and private full bath mutli-zone heating 2 car garage LOTS of storage space Located near Unami Park, downtown Cranford, the ...

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Just SOLD!!! 288 Oregon Street in the Vauxhall Section of Union

Team Zuhl & Hallmark Realtors Are thrilled to announce that our listing at 288 Oregon Street, in the Vauxhall section of Union has SOLD!!! This 2 family home, was sold as a short sale.  There was severe water damage throughout the house due to burst pipes.  However, we anticipate that the new ...

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