Author: Greater Media

  • 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…

  • Vendors needed for May 2 flea market

    Vendors are needed for the Friends of the North Brunswick Senior Center flea market, which will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2 at the Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. For more information, call 732-418- 2222.

  • Opportunity to support Citizens With Needs drive

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Knights of Columbus St. Cecilia’s Council No. 7046 has increased its goal to $5,000 for its annual Citizens With Needs drive. “Last year, we collected $3,655. That proved to us the people living in South Brunswick are caring of others and want to help. We look forward to having that belief in…

  • Choral group meets on Tuesdays afternoons

    The new choral group at the Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will be led by professional volunteer Ruth Matilsky at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 732-568- 1155 or email [email protected].

  • Fashion show open to senior citizens

    North Brunswick AARP Chapter 3885 will hold a fashion show by Stein Mart 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 13 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets, call Marion at 732-545-6761 or Donna at 732-297-4654.

  • Fellowship Circle hosts trip to Atlantic City

    The Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, will sponsor a trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on April 19. The bus will leave the church at noon for a six-hour stay from when it arrives at the casino. The cost is $27 per person, which includes a…