Author: Greater Media
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State aims to help residents still impacted by Sandy
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer New Jersey residents with low or moderate incomes will soon be able to take advantage of a new state program intended to address their unmet needs on the long road to recovery from superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin accepting applications for entry into…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that John Horvath of the Old Bridge office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of November. Horvath led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. Separately, Karen Delre, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Old Bridge…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.
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Monmouth should follow Middlesex’s lead
I am writing about what Monmouth County is doing to compensate for the recent cuts by the state of New Jersey for women’s health care programs. As a mother and grandmother, I am deeply concerned that information and services are not available to all who need them. Our neighboring county, Middlesex, just passed a ballot…
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Help with utility bills available
In addition to providing affordable housing resources, the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) manages several utility assistance programs to address a need many area residents have. These programs help individuals and families who are seeking relief in paying their gas, electric and oil bills. There are three utility assistance programs offered by AHA, according to a…
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Middletown’s food drive still in progress
Middletown Township Mayor Stephanie Murray has partnered with Middletown’s Social Services Department to help feed local families with donations from the Mayor’s Food Basket food drive, which is running through Dec. 24. Donations of nonperishable food are needed as the Middletown Food Pantry is at an all-time low due in part to two reductions in…
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Maintenance proposal for Sandy Hook draws fire
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A National Park Service (NPS) proposal to relocate maintenance facilities within Sandy Hook will undergo a second public comment period after drawing early criticism from environmental advocacy groups over migratory birds. With one public comment period completed and another prepared for January, the proposal is far from an inevitable…
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Grants will fund restoration of storm-ravaged historic sites
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Christ Church, Shrewsbury Historic sites in Shrewsbury, Long Branch and Middletown that sustained damage during superstorm Sandy have been awarded grants to fund restoration projects. The sites are among 37 in New Jersey that have been awarded nearly $8 million by the New Jersey Historic Trust. Christ Church on…
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Surgeon will discuss weight-loss methods
The South Brunswick Senior Center and Princeton HealthCare System will host a lecture on how achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight can help one feel good, prevent disease and prolong one’s life 10:45-11:45 a.m. Jan. 5. Blood pressure checks will be held 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 20 in the Wellness Center. For more…
