Author: Greater Media

  • County residents no longer have to separate recyclables

    The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) is transitioning to singlestream recycling. Residents of Helmetta, Jamesburg, Monroe, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Piscataway, Plainsboro, Sayreville, South Amboy, South River, Spotswood, Cranbury, Dunellen and Middlesex will no longer have to separate recyclables prior to curbside pickups, effective March 30. “This frees up more time for the consumer,” said…

  • Wrestling fundraiser to aid DeSarno family

    UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will host a fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. March 28 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, to benefit the DeSarno family of Sayreville, who lost their home to a fire in December. All six members of the family escaped the fire, but several are still working toward being…

  • Milltown students find ‘variety’ of ways to aid eighth-grade trip

    Eighth-grade students at Joyce Kilmer School in Milltown wait to perform a lip-synched dance to a “Grease” medley during a variety show March 13-14. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOYCE KILMER SCHOOL MILLTOWN — Students at the Joyce Kilmer School displayed their talents during a variety show fundraiser for the eighth-grade class trip. Through an array of…

  • Trio of comics slated at St. Bart’s fundraiser

    Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873, East Brunswick, will host a comedy night to benefit the St. Bartholomew School Endowment Fund on April 25 at St. Bartholomew Church, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Teddy Daniels, Matt Jenkins and Adam Lucidi from The Comedy Shoppe will perform at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets…

  • JCP&L trimming trees this month

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is trimming trees in 60 municipalities during March to help maintain proper clearances around electrical equipment and help prevent tree-related damage, according to the utility company. Locally, East Brunswick, Monroe, Old Bridge, South Brunswick, Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold, Holmdel, Marlboro, Matawan, Middletown and Upper Freehold are included in…

  • Make it happen

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Youngsters make custom buttons during the Monroe Township Library’s celebration of New Jersey Makers Day on March 21. Above: Laura Setzer, Jan Levitt and Linda Neary, from left, share a laugh while demonstrating their craft. Below: Gavin Leung of Monroe watches a 3-D printer create his Chinese dragon.

  • Parkview contest

    PHOTO COURTESY OF JEN PINNELLA The winners of a bully prevention poster contest at Parkview Elementary School in Milltown were announced on March 6. Pictured, from left, are: front row, first-graders Lana Harto, Jessica Bost and Tatum Jones; middle row, second-graders Riley Lorincz, Emily Wondoloski and Sasha Soffer; and back row, third-graders Kaiden Thomas, Morgan…

  • Raiders baseball team looks to improve upon last year

    NORTH BRUNSWICK By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Three starting pitchers, who combined for eight wins, return to lead North Brunswick Township High School’s baseball team into the season as the Raiders look to better last year’s 12-10 mark. “It’s kind of funny because in the past it seems like when I thought our hitting would carry…

  • Metuchen police charge man in burglary of Spring St. home

    A Woodbridge man has been charged in connection with the burglary of a Metuchen residence. Jeremy Alvarez, 22, was charged on March 12 with one count each of burglary and theft for allegedly breaking into a home on Spring Street in Metuchen on Feb. 20. He allegedly stole jewelry and other items with a total…