Author: Greater Media

  • Luxury Townhomes at Carriage Gate at Little Silver ideal spot for summer fun

    There’s no doubt about it: summer is one of the best times of the year to be in the Little Silver area. A quaint, intimate borough set by the Shrewsbury River and close to Rumson, Little Silver offers residents a desirable lifestyle near the water, with endless opportunities for summer fun. During the warmer seasons,…

  • The best use for your money

    Put down more or save for other expenses? Here’s what to consider when it comes to making the down payment. It takes dedication and discipline to save for a down payment. Once potential buyers accumulated those precious dollars, they will want to allocate every dime to their best advantage. Surprisingly, that may mean diverting some…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Deadline for grant application is May 31

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research-based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded…

  • Gardeners

    PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON PULLARO Kody Li, Owen Mahler, Zachary Mahler, Matthew Pullaro, Amitav Narayan, Kyle Sampson, Nicholas Wan and Dan Pullaro of Cub Scout Pack 223, East Brunswick, and Brownie Maya Sampson spread bamboo mulch along the trail at Rutgers Gardens May 16 as a community service project. The Scouts also made “Happy Spring”…

  • Fine arts festival, farmers market slated for June 6

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the Fine Arts Festival Committee, in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks, will host the 13th annual Fine Arts Festival & Farmers Market on June 6. The event will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. around the pond at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex on…

  • Open-bounce event supports mission trip

    The Jumping Jungle, 10 Alvin Court, Suite 100, East Brunswick, will host an openbounce fundraiser 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 12. Proceeds will benefit Danielle Hauer, a Jumping Jungle employee who has been chosen as a Presbyterian Mission Agency volunteer and will be leaving for Little Rock, Arkansas, in August for a yearlong mission trip to help…

  • Chapel yard sale benefits food bank

    The Spotswood Chapel, 73 Devoe Ave., Spotswood, will hold its annual Huge Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Spotswood C.U.P. (Churches United for People) Food Pantry, Main Street. The Chapel will offer free hot dogs and soda 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call…