Author: Greater Media

  • Edison baseball competing despite inconsistent results

    VARSITY REPORT By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent J.P. Stevens High School’s Lawrence Lin (5) tries to spike the ball through the defensive wall of St. Joseph High School of Metuchen’s Bryan Carley (24) and Brenden Wash during the April 30 volleyball match in Edison. St. Joes outlasted J.P. Stevens in three sets. SCOTT FRIEDMAN EDISON It…

  • Be cautious with charitable donations

    The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding consumers to “Investigate Before You Donate” and avoid fraudulent charitable solicitations when seeking to donate to victims of the earthquake in Nepal. “Don’t just assume that an attractivesounding appeal is legitimate. Look closely at any organization or individual who solicits your money,” Division of Consumer Affairs…

  • Plan are in works for road project

    Representatives of the state Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that a major milling and resurfacing project will take place along Route 9 in Freehold Borough and Freehold Township. According to Borough Engineer William Wentzien, the project is estimated to begin in May and end in October, with cleanup in November. Information from the DOT,…

  • Coldwell Banker Concierge program enhances client moving experience with Updater

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is now offering an enhanced Concierge program to all buyer, seller and rental clients with the addition of Updater, an online service that streamlines the moving process. “We are happy to provide all clients with a resource that can make their move much easier,…

  • Superintendent receives fellowship

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Ross Kasun, the superintendent of schools in the Freehold Township K-8 School District, has been selected as one of 10 superintendents nationwide to participate in the Lexington Education Leadership Award (LELA) Fellowship. According to material provided by Ali Ryan, the school district’s information and educational technology coordinator, “The Lexington Institute, a nonprofit…

  • Weichert Workforce Mobility acquires Allegiance Relocation Services

    Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of mobile workforce management solutions, announces that it has completed its acquisition of Allegiance Relocation Services, a highly respected GSA Schedule 48 supplier of comprehensive relocation management, move management and property management services. For Weichert, this acquisition represents a new and exciting customer segment that…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in March. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate John Horvath of the Old Bridge office was…

  • Keyport budget raises taxes $62 on average home

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council unanimously adopted an $8.9 million municipal budget that includes a tax increase of roughly 3 percent. According to Chief Financial Officer Thomas Fallon, the 2015 budget will increase taxes by $62 for the year on a home assessed at the borough average of $241,720.…

  • Trinity Hall decision due following court hearing

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A Superior Court judge is expected to render a decision soon after hearing final arguments in a legal dispute over a proposal to construct a private girls high school in Middletown. Ron Gasiorowski, attorney for opponents of a plan to build a permanent campus for Trinity Hall…