Author: Greater Media

  • Local Foot & Ankle doctor celebrates 25th anniversary as a business in Howell

    BACK TO BUSINESS Local podiatrist and Howell resident, Dr. Hal Ornstein, recently celebrated his 25th anniversary practicing at Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, LLP now located at 4645 Route 9 north in Howell. Dr. Ornstein started his podiatric practice in 1989 shortly after completing his post residency program at the University of Southern California, Los…

  • Garden of Hope to honor memory of young people

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Over time in Jackson, many residents have learned the names of teenagers and young adults who lost their lives in tragic fashion. And while those sons and daughters, siblings and students each left their mark on a community that had to cope with sudden tragedy, one resident is…

  • Snow removal costs vex town

    PLUMSTED — The first quarter of 2015 was expensive for Plumsted, according to Chief Financial Officer June Madden, who told officials that costs accrued in recent snow storms have already outpaced funds set aside for the 2015 municipal budget. Speaking to the Township Committee during a budget workshop on March 16, Madden said Plumsted spent…

  • Bids for spray park to be accepted

    JACKSON — Municipal officials have taken the next step in the planned construction of a public water spray park at the Jackson Justice Complex. At a recent meeting, the Township Council unanimously approved a motion to prepare bid specifications and advertise for bids for a 2,700-square-foot spray park. Officials said they hope the project, which…

  • Township Council rezones tracts throughout Howell

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted several ordinances that rezoned parcels of land throughout Howell. The ordinances were introduced and adopted in February. One ordinance pertains to a parcel known as Thompson’s Farm on Howell Road. The land was rezoned from a Special Economic District zone to an…

  • Suspect sought in motorcycle theft

    JACKSON — A recent high-speed incident on Jackson’s streets has left detectives asking the public for any information regarding a motorcycle theft or an unknown individual seen riding with reckless abandon by police. Police said the incident took place just after 3:30 p.m. March 17 when Officer James Reynolds was responding to an emergency first…

  • Bulletin Board

    – Presentation to focus on mental health In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the South Asian Total Health Initiative (SATHI) will present “Improving Mental Health in South Asian Communities, Interfacing Global and Local Approaches,” 5-7:30 p.m. April 1. The presentation will be held in conference room 1302 of the Clinical Academic Building, Rutgers Robert…

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    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Elizabeth Wisbeski of Kendall Park decorates a rocking chair with printed book pages during the New Jersey Makers Day celebration at the South Brunswick library in Monmouth Junction on March 21. For photos, see page 12.

  • Aid cuts, health care charges drive county budget increase

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The Middlesex County budget for 2015 will bring a tax increase of about $20 on the county portion of the annual property tax bill. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the county’s $430.8 million gross operating budget on March 19. The plan will raise the county tax rate…