Author: Greater Media

  • Florios to be honored at nonprofit fundraiser

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County will honor former Gov. Jim Florio and Lucinda Florio at a toast 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3 at Steakhouse 85, Church St., New Brunswick. The program will include a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org or by…

  • Bids sought for demolition of Sea Bright buildings

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Plans are underway to demolish the buildings that once served as the headquarters of first responders on Ocean Avenue, which were heavily damaged by superstorm Sandy. The Borough Council voted in favor of a resolution authorizing advertising for bids for the demolition at an April 7 council…

  • Man with ALS documents his journey in new film

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Patrick Sean O’Brien with his son, Sean, who served as Patrick’s motivation for completing his documentary, “TransFatty Lives.” Patrick has been battling ALS for more than 10 years, striving to complete his film for his son the entire time. Patrick Sean O’Brien has been fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…

  • South Brunswick Bookmobile hits the road for spring season

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The township library is in the process of updating its mobile unit. For the past 37 years, the Bookmobile has served as a mobile library for residents of all ages and abilities. The vehicle comes equipped with the basic library materials such as books, audio books, magazines…

  • Hugs for Brady 5K continues mission to end childhood cancer

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Sherrie Wells kisses her baby, Brady, who died at 23 months after battling leukemia. PHOTO COURTESY OFOFKD PHOTOGRAPHY SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The mission to end childhood cancer continues. The Hugs for Brady Foundation’s fifth annual Twilight 5K and Kids Fun Run is set for May 16. The foundation provides funding…

  • Senior citizens invited to seminar on wills

    Kenneth Vercammen will present a seminar for senior citizens on wills and power of attorney at 12:30 p.m. April 27 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. The new state probate law made a number of substantial changes in probate and the administration of estates and trusts in New Jersey. Complimentary materials will…

  • A riveting performance

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN In celebration of Women’s History Month, Elizabeth Michaels from the American Historical Theatre portrays American icon Rosie the Riveter at the South Brunswick Public Library on April 8. Above: Henry Wisbeski; his son, Nicholas; and his daughters, Victoria, left, and Elizabeth, listen intently.

  • Adult ESL classes offered on Saturdays in April

    Adult ESL classes will be offered 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, April 18 to June 20, in Room 575 of North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. All ESL levels are invited to attend the course. Students from Linwood Middle School and the high school may attend to receive tutoring while their parents practice English. All…

  • Brighton Beach Memoirs

    TOP PICK Center Players, Freehold’s award-winning resident theater company, brings a little bit of old Brooklyn to downtown Freehold with its production of “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” written by Neil Simon and directed by Leslie Hochman of Matawan. This comedy-drama is an autobiographical play set in 1937, when Neil Simon was a teen living in Brighton…