Author: Greater Media
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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Grants awarded to animal-rescue groups
SHREWSBURY — The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals recently awarded over $25,000 to six nonprofit animal-rescue and rehabilitation organizations. Since 2010, the foundation has awarded over $150,000 in financial and in-kind donations of pet supplies and food to nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue and welfare organizations. Recipients of the grants include All Critters Rescue in Spotswood;…
