Author: Greater Media

  • Honor the meaning of national holidays

    Memorial Day has become the traditional beginning of summer. Originally, and more importantly, Decoration Day, as Memorial Day was previously known, was established to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in military service.…

  • Lecture to address senior estate planning

    The South River Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will sponsor a program titled “Elder Care Legal and Financial Planning” at 7 p.m. June 1 at the South River Human Services Building, 55 Reid St. Attorney Amy Smith will discuss estate planning and asset protection for seniors and their family members. Admission is free…

  • Hospital nurses recognized for dedication to patients

    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) recognized its nurses for their commitment and dedication to patients during National Nurses Week. Monroe resident Ka Ying Lee, who works at the New Brunswick campus, was named the 2015 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Magnet Nurse of the Year. The following awards were also presented at the Nursing…

  • Registration open for charity car show

    RJC Charities Inc., Parlin section of Sayreville, will host its fifth annual Benefit Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road, Parlin. Proceeds from the event will go to support Jaclyn Squillace Olsen, a 26-year-old area resident who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when she…

  • Relatives of deceased vets invited to ceremony

    Hosted by the Adams Athletic Club, the North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2319 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. May 25 at Sabella Park, Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. North Brunswick residents who paid the supreme sacrifice in past wars will be honored. Relatives and…

  • Track time

    Walkers take a lap around the track during the annual POAC (Parents of Autistic Children) walk-a-thon and resource fair in Monroe on May 17. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Relatives and friends of Melanie Liamero of Monroe take a stroll around the track.

  • Chapel yard sale to support food pantry

    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.-noon. For more information, call 732-251- 5517.

  • Church to sponsor May 31 blood drive

    Immaculate Conception Church will host its next parish blood drive, conducted by Community Blood Service, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 31 in the campus cafeteria, Immaculata Drive, Spotswood. Donors must be in good health and free of cold symptoms, at least 18 years of age (individuals above age 76 may donate with a letter of permission…

  • Monroe adopts final budget under Pucci

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE — The final budget to be adopted under Mayor Richard Pucci’s leadership will keep the municipal tax rate stable. The 2015 municipal budget, unanimously adopted by the Township Council on May 4, includes a tax rate of 44.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The owner of a…