Author: Greater Media
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Master Gardeners honored for beautification efforts
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension is recognizing two Middlesex County Master Gardeners who were recipients of this year’s Awards for Excellence at the 2014 Rutgers Master Gardener Fall Conference, which recognizes volunteers in each New Jersey county. Linda Larson of Edison was recognized for her efforts in the Evergreen Garden of Memories. She graduated with the…
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DEP rolls out new grants to promote storm resiliency
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A new federal grant program will fund projects to better protect counties and towns impacted by Sandy. FILE PHOTO Sandy-impacted municipalities and counties will be vying for a piece of the $50 million in federal funding recently made available to fund projects that would reduce flood risk and enhance resiliency.…
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‘12 Ophelias’
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON “12 Ophelias,” a contemporary look at Shakespeare’s “Ophelia,” will be performed at 8 p.m. Nov. 20-22 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Middlesex County College Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Ophelia, played by Casey Chartier-Vignapiano of South River, center, is surrounded by, clockwise from bottom, Catherine…
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Agricultural scholarship available for students
New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…
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Dorothy Parker’s entry into Hall of Fame celebrated
By KAYLA MARSH Staff Writer Dorothy Parker Society Founder Kevin Fitzpatrick reads from his book, “Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918-1923,” which highlights the life and works of the Long Branch-born essayist, poet and critic. PHOTOS BY KAYLA MARSH/STAFF LONG BRANCH — She was a poet, critic, crusader and a celebrated New Yorker. Now, after eight…
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Many hungry for later school breakfasts
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Many schools offer breakfast programs for students before the school day gets underway, but large percentages of students eligible for free or reduced cost breakfasts are failing to take advantage of the programs. The nonprofit Advocates for the Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is advocating for a “Breakfast After…
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Animal shelter placed under quarantine
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter has been placed under quarantine following a joint inspection by the Middlesex County Health Department and the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA). The quarantine means no animal can be accepted at or adopted from the shelter until a…
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How to reign in your water usage
With cold weather coming, now is the time to think about water-saving measures Want a sure-fire way to save water and money? Reduce the water use outdoors. The average U.S. household uses more water outdoors than most American homes use for showering and washing clothes combined, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some experts…
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What’s new in water conservation
By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Take a look at the latest water-efficiency home features that are reducing usage and recycling water, saving homeowners money in the process I n some parts of the nation, energy efficiency is taking the back seat to a new concern: water conservation. Also prompted by rising costs similar to…
