Author: Greater Media

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Pamela El-Ghoul of the Marlboro office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during December. El-Ghoul led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. She can be reached in Weichert’s Marlboro…

  • Common link

    Melinda Kirshner of East Brunswick takes a whack at the former McGinnis School in East Brunswick as Frank Sellinger of Edgewood Properties looks on. Raze to Raise was held on Jan. 25 as a ceremonial demolition to make way for the future home of Torah Links of Middlesex County. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Heavy machinery…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Shaved chocolate on display at Carlo’s Bakery, Red Bank.

  • Bills would promote endless hunting

    Do you believe wild animals deserve a day of rest — a day when they cannot be hunted? Currently, New Jersey prohibits hunting on public lands on Sundays, but if state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos Jr. (R-Monmouth) has his way, that would change. Kyrillos has introduced Bill S699, which would allow Sunday hunting in New Jersey.…

  • Rehab plan in the works for Reid Street corridor

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The Planning Board has determined that the Reid Street corridor is an area in need of rehabilitation. The planner for the project is now preparing a formal plan for borough officials’ consideration. The board made the determination regarding the area last month and submitted its report for acceptance…

  • Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…

  • Holmdel church aids in rebuilding of shrine in N.Y.

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church is helping to raise funds for the $38 million reconstruction of a house of worship destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. The Holmdel church, located on Hillcrest Road, is hoping to contribute toward the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas…

  • Local steps can address threats to ocean life

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Changes at the local level could avert the dire consequences of activities such as seafloor mining and seismic testing, which damage marine habitats and threaten the survival of oceanic species, according to a new study. “Marine Defaunation: Animal Loss in the Global Ocean,” published on Jan. 16 in the…

  • Tech and the house hunt

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Increased technology use during the buying process is creating a more confident homebuyer It’s little surprise that home hunters are increasingly turning to their tablets, smartphones and desktops to help them find the ideal property for sale. But the extent to which they rely on these tech tools —…