Gordons Corner Fire Company Open House   The Gordons Corner Fire Company of Manalapan Township will hold its annual open house Oct. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. in honor of National Fire Safety Week. Bring the family and and let them see what the inside of a real firehouse is like. The firehouse is located at 683 Tennent Road, across from the Towne Pointe Shopping Center. Among the many planned activities, a fire safety house as well as firefighting and rescue demonstrations will be ongoing. Refreshments will be served, and there is no cost to attend. Parking will be available in the Towne Pointe Commuter Lot across from the firehouse. 10/07/2010

    Pumpkin and apple picking right here in our hometown! Have some family fun and enjoy the “fruits” of your labor!     Crest Fruit Farms 82 Thompsons Grove Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 Monmouth County Phone: (732) 462-5669 Open: May - October; Daily, 9 am - 4 pm. Please call first! Directions: Rt. 9 to Freehold, Rt. 537 west, 1.5 mile past CentraState Hospital, right on Thompson Grove Rd., farm is 2 mile on right.   Pumpkins & Apples: Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Winesap   10/03/2010

  MANALAPAN LEAF RECYCLING   All leaves must be placed in biodegradable compost bags. These bags can be purchased at the Public Works Department on Mondays – Fridays from  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The bags are sold in bundles of 5 for a cost of $2.00.  You can also purchase these bags from local retailers. NO leaves will be collected that are not in these biodegradable bags. Bagged leaves containing twigs, grass, brush, weeds or other debris will not be collected. The Spring Leaf collection will take place during the weeks of April 18 and May 2. Please place bagged leaves at the curb, not in the street, on the first day of each scheduled collection to insure you will not miss any of the collections. Leaves in biodegradable bags can be brought to the Public Works yard throughout the year. 09/29/2010

Fall is here and it’s time to clean up our properties for the winter. The leaves will start falling soon and the raking will begin. Please keep in mind that Manalapan Township has an ordinance pertaining to the trimming of trees and shrubs.   Chapter 204, Article IV, 204-15 “All trees or shrubs planted on private property that stand along public sidewalks and public streets, the branches of which extend over any part of a public sidewalk or a public street, shall be trimmed by the owner, occupant or tenant of the premises that directly front upon that part of the sidewalk or street along which the trees or shrubs stand. Such owner, occupant or tenant shall keep the branches and limbs of such trees or shrubs trimmed and cut so that no limb or branch shall overhang the public sidewalk or... 09/29/2010

In an effort to increase recycling in the township, the Manalapan Environmental Commission has produced a television program for the local cable channel that is intended to teach Manalapan residents about what they can recycle curbside and to show them how easy it is to recycle. According to a press release from the township, Manalapan could reap significant savings on the cost of managing its trash if residents increase their recycling rates because the town pays by weight to dump its trash at the county landfill and on the whole residents are throwing out many recyclable items. At the beginning of 2010, Manalapan converted its recycling program to single-stream recycling which means that residents can now place all of their recyclables in one container for curbside pickup. In the 30 ... 09/22/2010

  The Manalapan Police Department in partnership  with the Manalapan Community Alliance will host an Operation Take Back New Jersey local collection site as part of the Operation Take Back New Jersey medicine disposal day. The event will take place in the lobby adjacent to the entrance to the police department at the Manalapan municipal complex, 120 Route 522, at the corner of Taylors Mills Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 25. This initiative is open to all residents and was organized to encourage residents to properly dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired medicine, according to the press release.   This statewide effort, with the majority of New Jersey police departments participating, is being spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration's New Jersey division. the... 09/22/2010

  Recycle your old refrigerator or freezer and receive $50 cash back!   Receive $50 for recycling your old, working refrigerator or freezer. Save up to $150 a year on energy costs. Call 877-270-3520 to schedule a free pick up of your old refrigerator or freezer.   When calling NJ Clean Energy at 877-270-3520, you will need your electric company account number and the size of your refrigerator/freezer in order to schedule a pickup     You can also visit www.NJCleanEnergy.com for more information. 09/21/2010

Manalapan Township EDC invites local business owners to attend a program on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm.  Join us for two wonderful motivational speakers while you network with local business owners. Guest speakers will be: Ed Tseng (Motivational Speaker) Performance Expert, Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker “Ed Tseng will motivate and inspire you to win more at sports, sales or school  He’s one of the country’s top experts in speak performance.  Don’t miss him!” Rob Gilbert, Professor of Sports Psychology, Montclair State University   Refreshments will be provided. RSVP by September 25, 2010 edc@mtnj.org or call (732) 446-3200 ext. 4002   09/21/2010

Manalapan NJ home sales.     Roy Giordano   732-213-2438 Roy did it again! JUST SOLD!                                                            51 Apache Drive, Manalapan NJ.                   This home was under contract in just 30 days! If you are interested in selling your Manalapan home, please contact me. I will show you my unique marketing plan and conduct a market analysis for you. Pricing your home correctly along with an aggressive marketing plan is the key to getting it sold in todays Real Estate market. I will price your home right the first time.   View my other Manalapan home listings. 19 Hanover Drive Manalapan NJ 10 Castleton Court Manalapan NJ    To see all the MLS home listings for sale in Manalapan NJ, please visit my website.  Just listed! 216 Shinnecock Drive, Manal... 08/10/2010

The 2010 Final/2011 Preliminary Tax Bills have been mailed.  Due to the late mailing, the third quarter grace period has been extended to August 25th.  Please note that all payments received after this date are subject to interest charges calculated from the original due date of August 1st. If your bill is marked “For Advice Only” and you are a responsible to pay your own taxes or you pay off your mortgage, use the advice copy to make tax payments on time.  Please notify the tax office so they can update their records. If you have received an actual tax bill (stubs attached) and a mortgage company/bank is responsible for paying taxes, please forward the bill to them to ensure timely payment and notify the tax office as to where future bills should be sent.   07/28/2010

                                Home sales in Manalapan New Jersey  Roy Giordano  732-213-2438                                                                Roy did it again!                                 51 Apache Drive, Manalapan NJ is under contract in just 30 days!                   I am pleased to announce that this home in now under contract. If you are thinking of selling your home in Manalapan NJ, please contact me to find out why my listings are selling quickly time after time again and for a fair market value price. I have developed a unique markting plan that has proven to be a winning formula for success. Call me for a free home evaluation, I'll let you know what your home is really worth and the best way to get it sold. Roy Giordano - selling Manalapan one home at a time... 07/04/2010

                        Condos & Town Homes in Manalapan NJ  Roy Giordano   732-213-2438 I'm pleased to announce the sale of 555 St. Andrews Place, Manalapan New Jersey. Just sold by Roy Giordano. This Condo is located in the desirable community of Knob Hill. If you are interested in purchasing a Town home or Condo in Knob Hill, please contact me, there are several available.                   Would you like to know how to get your Condo or Town home sold quickly and for the highest price? contact me to find out. If you are looking purchase a Condo or Town Home in Manalapan NJ, take advantage of my free listing book account. Start your account today and you can search for Condos and town homes in Manalapan NJ the same way the Realtors do, try it, you're going to love it. You can set up ... 06/23/2010

According to the Manalapan Township Committee, as reported in last week's News Transcript, Manalapan’s total tax rate (all taxing entities accounted for) in 2010 will be $2.03 per $100 of assessed valuation.Simply put, divide your NEW assessed value by 100 (on the green card you received in January) and multiply by $2.03 to receive a pretty close indication of your proposed taxes. For example, if your assessed value is 425,000, you multiply 4250 by 2.03 and find your taxes for 2010 would be... $8,627.50. Hopefully you will find the difference from 2009 to 2010 to be equivalent to the normal year to year change.If you don't have your green card, drop me a note and I will look up your assessed value in the tax records.- JoAnna SiminerioNews Transcript Article on Manalapan Township Propos... 06/22/2010

It isn't just what you know, and it isn't just who you know.It's actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living. (Bob Burg) Loving that quote!!  Go back and read it again, because it look me a minute to get it right, but boy oh boy is it right on! I remember when I first started in this business, I didn't have a conversation without somehow introducing that I was a real estate agent.  I'd tell the guy at the dry cleaner that I got that stain from the chinese food at my broker's open for my wonderful new listing!  Or I'd tell the gal at the Starbuck's counter that I needed the "Double Grande Latte" because I had to wake up after showing my 42 homes to my buyer that morning! I was networking, although not in the proactive sense.  I was fishing where the fish weren't h... 06/13/2010

Manalapan Day was a blast right from the start!! (See my original post about the event:  Manalapan Under the Stars). The weather threatened but in the end the sun won!!  It might have been a little warm at times, but we'll take it as opposed to the wash-out the event was last year!!!         For myself, Gail and the rest of the Weichert Team, the fun started long before the official event!  Overcoming the hostile wind and setting up our tent was challenging!!  We heaved and we ho'd and we finally got it up and secured!  It seemed each one of us were able to contribute something to get the job done.  Yeah Team!! Unfortunately some of the other vendors weren't quite so lucky!!  Tents were rolling, signs were falling, folks were scurrying!  Thankfully, the wind calmed down in time for kick... 06/13/2010

Open house at 51 Apache Drive, Manalapan NJ  Roy Giordano, 732-213-2438 Please join me at my open house at 51 Apache Drive, Manalapan this Sunday 6/6/10 from 1 - 4 PM                Please join me at my open house at 51 Apache Drive, Manalapan this Sunday 6/6/10 from 1 - 4 PM This beautiful Colonial home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, formal living room, formal dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, full basement, and a two car garage all situated on a beautiful landscaped property. This home has many upgrades and shows like new. 2.5 new bathrooms, new hardwood floors, new granite counter tops, new back spash, new ceramic tile floor and Stainless Steel appliances. The entire home has been professionally painted. Newer roof, siding, windows, doors, heating and aircond... 06/05/2010

You are invited to Manalapan’s annual summer kick-off!  June 12, 2010 4:00 - Fireworks Join the excitement as our township celebrates another great fun filled day.  Bring your family, neighbors and friends for an evening of great food, entertainment, exhibits, displays, vendors, children’s rides, pony rides and a new carnival area.  The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale!  Stop by the Weichert booth between 6:00 - 8:00 and say hello to me and Gail!  Mention this post for YOUR free gift!! The Main Stage entertainment will feature Icon Dance Complex, Manalapan’s own Speed Limit Band.  Then at 8:15 pm we present TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS!  Be on the lookout for strolling characters and visit the organized sports center for sign-ups and information.  The Samaritan Cen... 05/25/2010

Manalapan NJ Home Values, Roy Giordano 732-213-2438                                                                                                  Are you thinking about selling your home but you're not sure what it is worth?                   The value of your home is determined by a number of factors, including the selling price of other homes in your area. Click here to see what some homes in your area have sold for recently. You can also receive a Free Market Snapshot of the most recent Real Estate transactions in your town. It's easy and it's free, I'm sure you will find the information quite useful.                                               Visit my web site at roygiordano.com and you will find all the information you need to make informed decisions whether you are buying or... 05/06/2010

Although I do not live anywhere near the oil rig that exploded off Louisiana, and Mississippi (and other states near there), I was watching this unfold on television.  It is a tragedy of huge proportions.  First there was the death of the workers on that rig.  And, now the oil is leaking out of control.  I get the feeling that BP Petroleum and our government really does not know how to fix this problem.  The birds are already showing up covered in oil.  The environment is totally at risk there and so are many people's livelihoods.  There may also be an impact on shipping in that area.  I am hearing that in my neck of the woods, restaurants are expecting shortages of certain fish products.  The list goes on and on.  Here in NJ, they were recently talking about putting up oil rigs off the... 04/30/2010

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MANALAPAN NJ HOMES  Roy Giordano, 732-213-2438 Please join me at my open house Sunday 4/11/10 from 1- 4 PM. 10 Castleton Court, Manalapan New Jersey. Directions: Rt 9 to Tenant Road to Devon Road South to Castleton Ct. Offered at $469,000.                                                                     Click here for additional pictures LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL HOME LOCATED ON A CUL-DE-SAC. This home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bath. 3/4 finished basement. Updated bath, hardwood floors throughout, newer stainless steel appliances, newer roof, windows and hot water heater. Sunken Family room with fireplace. Large deck, 2 car side entry garage. Professionally landscaped. All this in the desirable town of Manalapan with its excellent schools. Pr... 04/10/2010