Author: Greater Media
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Plastic materials needed for fundraiser
The South Brunswick Senior Center has teamed up with an eco-wise business, Terra Cycle, to collect plastic materials and upcycle the goods into eco-friendly products. The South Brunswick Senior Center, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will collect Brita products, chip wrappers, cellphones, laptops and ink cartridges, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 732-329-…
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Lecture will address financial planning
The South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction, will host “Planting the Seeds for a Lasting Legacy” at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 15 to focus on estate and inheritance taxes and financial planning. The lecture is presented by Lincoln ChoicePlus AssuranceSM. For more information, call 732-329- 4000, ext. 7670.
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Through the defense
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Middlesex County College’s Jaquan Pearyer goes up for a shot between Atlantic Cape Community College defenders Najee Wimbish (10) and Joe Eberhart during the Dec. 18 game on Middlesex’s home court in Edison. Middlesex was victorious, 88-61, and has an 8-6 record heading into 2015.
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Lady Vikings find early success with new starting lineup
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK With a revamped starting lineup following the graduation of three seniors, South Brunswick High School’s girls basketball team has looked strong in getting off to a 2-0 start. The Lady Vikings opened the season with a 66-52 victory against Woodbridge High School in a game that saw four South…
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Strategies for staying put in retirement
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…
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Chamber sets awards, installation luncheon
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its annual Awards and Installation Luncheon on Jan. 15 at The English Manor, 1 English Lane, Wanamassa. The 2015 honorees include Monmouth Medical Center, Ocean Township Councilman William Garofalo, The Coaster and CVS Pharmacy. The cost is $35 per person and includes a buffet luncheon…
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Strategies for staying put in retirement
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For those planning to age in place in their current home, it’s essential to make sure the home is properly and safely outfitted for their later years The older we get, the more resistant to change we usually become. That’s a big reason why many seniors choose to “age…
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Picking a ‘greener’ SUV
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN You don’t have to drive a gas-guzzler if you’re looking for a more utilitarian alternative to a family sedan. W hile sport-utility vehicles are not necessarily thought of as being among the most environmentally benign models on a showroom floor, the growing number of smaller and more…
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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,…
