Author: Greater Media

  • North Brunswick garden will be community effort

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Gardeners in North Brunswick may enjoy an added benefit that came with the township’s successful effort to preserve the Pulda Farm. Residents are able to reserve space to grow herbs, produce and flowers at the North Brunswick Community Garden, located at the Pulda Farm on Old Georges Road. “This is…

  • North Brunswick teen sings her way to ‘La Voz’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Rossany Rodriguez of North Brunswick sings for the judges during the blind auditions of “La Voz Kids.” North Brunswick has a voice in an international competition. Rossany Rodriguez, a junior at North Brunswick Township High School, has made it through the blind auditions on the third season of “La Voz…

  • Crayon collection adds color to lives of children in hospital

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Nikita Chaubal and fellow members of the Class of 2016 at South Brunswick High School are collecting new crayons and coloring books for children who are hospitalized at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURIE BUDHU SOUTH BRUNSWICK — To foster creativity and happiness among…

  • Seminars to feature lifestyle tips for seniors

    The Wilf Campus for Senior Living will sponsor workshops for area residents at Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County, 52 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. “The Lifestyle Connection: 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory Potential” will be held 10-11:30 a.m. April 28. Michele Granberg will lead a seminar on laughter therapy 10-11:30 a.m. May 12. Hedy…

  • Networking workshop scheduled at library

    The North Brunswick Public Library will present a workshop on networking 7- 8:30 p.m. April 23 at the library, 880 Hermann Road. Presented by Samantha Popp, the free program will teach attendees a three-step process to make connections anywhere. Professional attire is requested. Register by calling 732-246-3545.

  • American Legion to collect food items for pantry

    American Legion Post 401 will conduct its annual food drive in support of the South Brunswick Food Pantry’s Feinstein Challenge through April 27. Each year during March and April, the Feinstein Foundation challenges antihunger agencies across the country to raise funds and collect as many food donations as possible. Each food item donated is valued…

  • Robotics summer camp open to students

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will hold a robotics camp based on robots and the energy they use 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26 in the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Beginners and experienced students ages 5-10 can join. The cost is $160. To register, call 732-247-0922, ext.…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. closes more than $1.33 billion in 2014

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces it closed approximately $1,330,379,418 billion in real estate transactions as of Dec. 31, 2014, marking another successful year as one of the state’s most successful real estate brokerages. Despite a long, challenging winter, home buyers and sellers who decided to make a move in 2014 turned to Gloria…

  • Christie: Bayshore to benefit from flood-protection work

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A $200 million flood-mitigation project financed with federal, state and local funds will provide protection against future storms for Union Beach and other Bayshore towns hit hard by superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie announced the multiphase project, which will include dune and wetlands restoration along with flood protection mechanisms, during…