Author: Greater Media

  • Superintendents selected for ‘ConnectED’ initiative

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ross Kasun Two area school superintendents were selected to participate in the recent “ConnectED to the Future” initiative in recognition of their commitment to Future Ready schools. The program was held at the White House in Washington, D.C., in November. The White House and the U.S. Department of Education…

  • Liens placed on Marlboro parcels

    MARLBORO — Liens have been placed on properties in Marlboro that were deemed to have hazardous overgrown vegetation that required action by the municipality. Hazardous overgrown vegetation is defined as extremely overgrown grass, weeds and brush. Liens were placed on properties on Marigold Lane ($482), Hudson Bay Terrace ($448), Colony Drive ($255), Vista Drive ($189),…

  • Freeholders will reorganize at Jan. 6 meeting

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will organize for 2015 at 4 p.m. Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School at 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. On the agenda will be the swearing-in of Lillian G. Burry and Gary J. Rich Sr. as members of the board. Burry and Rich were re-elected to three-year terms in…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    For the eighth year in a row, Dr. Russell Brokstein and the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, a nonprofit organization, are launching a statewide community service initiative, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” to help the less fortunate during the holidays and winter season. ANJC members will once again be running a food drive in conjunction with…

  • Rebels wrestlers make early statement beating Phillipsburg

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell High School’s Anthony Gagliano maintains his control on Phillipsburg High School’s Donald Agans during their 132-pound match held at Howell on Dec. 23. Gagliano won by a major decision, helping the Rebels defeat the Stateliners, 27-24, in one of the season’s biggest dual-meet matches. MATT DENTON HOWELL Talk to…

  • Long Branch library group seeks members

    The Friends of the Long Branch Free Public Library are holding a membership drive to encourage individuals, families and businesses to join the group and help with its efforts to support the Long Branch Free Public Library. The group’s goals include raising funds for library collections and special projects, increasing membership, encouraging donations and memorials,…

  • North Brunswick to hold rabies clinic for pets

    North Brunswick will sponsor a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats 1-4 p.m. Jan. 10 at the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. The snow date is Jan. 17. Dog and cat licenses may be obtained at the clinic for the required fee. Payment is by check only. Dogs must be on a…

  • Adieu, Cube

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Three friends with Nissan Cubes love them. I’m seriously considering buying one. The guy at my dealership said they’re not going to handle them anymore because of low sales. They had several low-mileage Cubes. My question: would it be wise to buy this car? My concern, of course, is servicing,…

  • Seniors offering trips to Sands, Bethlehem

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Jan. 25 bus trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. Additional casino trips are set for Feb. 22 and March 22. Cost is $35 per person, with a $20 return in slot play and a $5 food voucher. All are welcome. For more information or reservations,…