Author: Greater Media

  • Cougars’ girls advance in state lacrosse tourney

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Erika Keselman has not written the last chapter of her great high school lacrosse career just yet. The record-setting midfielder led Colts Neck High School’s girls to the Shore Conference B North Division public school crown this spring and is now leading the Cougars to unprecedented heights in the postseason.…

  • Gray: A shade better

    Bye-bye, beige! Gray is the hot neutral of the moment It’s a time-honored real estate maxim: The best way to excite buyers is with the low-key, neutral approach. “One red wall could stop [buyers] from looking any further if that isn’t their thing,” notes Nicole Sassaman, author of “100 Sassy Tips: Renovations” (Design Life, 2013).…

  • RE/MAX ranked No. 12 among global franchises

    RE/MAX has been honored as a leading global franchisor. In the 2015 Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchise survey, RE/MAX is ranked No. 12 among such respected franchises as Subway, 7-Eleven, Hilton Hotels and Hertz. “To see the RE/MAX name mentioned along with such great brands is a tribute to our many hard-working affiliates in…

  • 13 Coldwell Banker vice presidents in New Jersey honored with national award

    Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that 13 company branch vice presidents have been awarded the NRT, LLC President’s Council for Managers Award for 2014. This honor recognizes the top managers out of 710 NRT residential real estate offices nationwide. All winners demonstrated extraordinary leadership…

  • 5 things new grads should know about finding their first place

    New job, new city, new apartment. Here’s how to find a spot that fits you — and your budget By Laura Depta CTW Features As new college graduates set out into the world, many find themselves searching for an apartment for the first time. From initial budgeting to the rental application process, there is a…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces that Jonathan Trombetta has joined its firm as a sales associate. He specializes in single family, fine homes and estates, condo/townhouse, new construction and adult community property sales in the Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean county areas. “We are thrilled to have Jon join our team,” said Iris Lurie…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Men’s club to host Spaghetti Dinner

    The Saints Peter and Paul Men’s Club will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 p.m. May 30 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Soda and water will be offered for purchase at the BYOB event. Tickets, which are available in advance or at the door, cost $12 for adults, $7 for youngsters…