Author: Greater Media

  • Freehold awaits state’s answer on school aid

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Freehold Borough K-8 School District has two actions relating to school funding issues pending before the state Department of Education. First, a verified petition has been received by the department’s Bureau of Controversies and Disputes that seeks an order from Commissioner of Education David Hespe authorizing the issuance…

  • Olympiad competition sparks interest in science

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Maria Galkin and Ben Hong of Hammarskjold Middle School, East Brunswick, participate in the bottle rocket challenge during the New Jersey Olympiad State Finals Tournament held at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 10. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR EDISON — Dozens of middle and high school students filled…

  • Vikings aim to take back girls GMC lacrosse title

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent South Brunswick High School’s girls lacrosse team will look to reclaim the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship after losing in the finals last spring to neighboring North Brunswick Township High School, 10-9. The Lady Vikings had won the GMC for five straight years, and first-year coach Sean Edwards, who served as…

  • Andrews wins USATF 1K national championship

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Robby Andrews took a break from the harsh winter by going to San Diego, California. It wasn’t a vacation for the Manalapan runner. He was there to train for the upcoming outdoor track season. However, it would have been a well-deserved vacation for the Manalapan High School graduate, who is…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Alumni Softball League LLC is now accepting teams for its Spring 2015 Sunday Men’s Leagues. Teams play double-headers with no time limits. Registration is now taking place until March 29. For additional information, contact Stuart Pfeffer at 732-513-4836 or email [email protected]. The Senior Golf Team that plays out of Knob Hill Golf Course in…

  • The Middlesex County Association of Realtors announces 2015 Board of Directors

    The Middlesex County Association of Realtors (MCAR) announces its Board of Directors for 2015 who were installed on Feb. 4 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. The newly elected 2015 officers and directors are: Officers: President — John Zennario of Stern & Dragoset in Woodbridge President-Elect — Dorothy Bellas of Davis, Realtors in East Brunswick…

  • NAIOP New Jersey announces 2015 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients

    The New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has announced the recipients of its 2015 Commercial Real Estate Awards. The awards will be presented during the 28th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala, to be held on May 14 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Finn Wentworth, founder and partner,…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    With 30 years of experience in real estate, Donna Warters of Weichert, Realtors’ East Brunswick office has set the bar for hard work and tireless dedication. This steadfast devotion to her clients was recently commemorated with the celebration of her 30th anniversary with Weichert, Realtors and once again rewarded with accolades from Weichert, Realtors and…

  • Gloria Zastko, Realtors celebrates 24th anniversary

    Gloria Zastko, Realtors celebrates its 24th anniversary on March 15. Zastko, who has been listing and selling real estate for more than 44 years, feels the success of a salesperson is related to his or her knowledge of the product being sold. “Know your buyer, know your seller and most of all, know your market”…