Author: Greater Media
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Pupils take part in rain barrel challenge
PLUMSTED — Fourth-grade students in Mary Dancer’s class at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School have been working with their art teacher, Rita Williams, to take part in the Barnegat Bay Blitz Rain Barrel Challenge for 2015. The blitz is led by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in partnership with the New…
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SPORT SHORTS
The seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk will be held 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30 at Johnson Park on River Road in Piscataway. Individuals and teams are welcome to join the event. Registration for the 5K is $25 per participant and it is $15 for the walk. Donations are encouraged. All proceeds will benefit pancreatic cancer…
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More Americans looking to buy
Both homeowners and renters are gaining confidence in the housing market Confidence in housing market is on the rise among both current homeowners and renters looking to buy. More than 5 million renters are planning to buy a home this year, according to Zillow Housing Confidence Index. This figure — which represents more than 10…
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CB New Homes wins historic fourth consecutive Marketing Strategy Award from N.J. Builders
CB New Homes, one of the leading sales and marketing organizations in the tri-state area homebuilding industry, has received the award for “Best Marketing Strategy” from the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) for a fourth consecutive year. The award was one of 14 presented to CB New Homes at the 28th annual Sales and Marketing…
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Renovating an historic home
Living in an historic home can be a labor of love. The history and the distinct architecture of historic homes draw buyers to such properties, but what historic homes have in regard to history they often lack in the conveniences of modern life, forcing many historic-home owners to make renovations to bring their homes into…
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Vendors needed for May 9 flea market
The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold a flea market and rummage sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $20 for 10 feet by 12 feet or $35 for a double space of 20 feet by 12 feet. Tables will not be…
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Fund provides soldier with service dog
HOLMDEL — The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, through its Sgt. Denny Project, was instrumental in providing a specially trained Labrador retriever named Ginger to wounded warrior Denise, helping her move forward after suffering from post-traumatic stress. For soldiers returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. The hyper-vigilance…
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Bayonet Farm to host Earth Day Festival
An upcoming event will promote environmental awareness within the community. The 17th annual Holmdel Earth Day Festival will take place noon to 4 p.m. May 3 at Bayonet Farm. The festival is sponsored by Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) and the Holmdel Environmental Commission. Parking, admission and most of the attractions are free. The…
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Neighborhood group slates social event
The Chapel Hill Association will hold its inaugural “Pot Luck Spring Tea Party” from 3-5 p.m. April 19 at Oasis Farms, 89 Sleepy Hollow Road, Middletown. The social event is for residents of the Chapel Hill neighborhood. The Chapel Hill Association seeks to exchange ideas and look out for the interests of the neighborhood, as…
