Author: Greater Media
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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…
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Liu-Rudel wins write-in vote for school board
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Joanne Liu-Rudel has won a three-year term on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. Monmouth County election officials said Liu-Rudel received 299 write-in votes to win the seat. Three seats on the board were available in the Nov. 4 election, but only two residents, incumbent Debbie Despina Mattos…
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Health and where you call home
By Patricia V. Rivera CTW Features Walkable neighborhoods don’t just offer convenience to homeowners. They’re also great for their health. Want to take control of your health simply by living your everyday life? Try moving to a walkable community. An increasing number of studies are showing that walkable communities boost physical activity on a daily…
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Message of inclusion at heart of Tyler Clementi Foundation
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A family photo shows James Clementi and his younger brother, Tyler, as children. Right: James Clementi speaks to students at Monmouth University about his brother’s struggle as a gay college student. COURTESY OF JAMES CLEMENTI Students in Monmouth University’s School of Social Work received an intimate look at the hardships…
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RE/MAX named leading global franchise by Entrepreneur magazine
For the second consecutive year, RE/MAX has received the highest global ranking among real estate franchises by Entrepreneur magazine. Appearing in the October edition, Entrepreneur’s annual global rankings of U.S.-based franchises placed RE/MAX highest among real estate brokerage franchises for 2014, and 39th overall. 7-Eleven and Pizza Hut headed up the list. “The Entrepreneur ranking…
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HOTTEST (FOR THE WRONG REASON) CARS
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features They may not attract much attention otherwise, but family sedans and pickups are among the models most favored among thieves While heads will turn whenever a flashy sports car assumes a prime parking position — and one can bet that its owner has fitted his or her coveted ride with…
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Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food & Wine Festival benefits cancer services
Flavors of the Jersey Shore Food and Wine Festival event co-chairs Mary Clark of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River and Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Chevrolet of Lakewood with Denice Gaffney, vice president, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. More than 300 guests gathered recently to support the Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation…
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Charges pending in pepper spray incident at school
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Pepper spray that was released inside Freehold Township High School by a 14-year-old male student on the morning of Nov. 5 sent one school cafeteria employee to CentraState Medical Center for evaluation. Authorities said 17 additional employees were evaluated on-site in the aftermath of the incident.…
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High school to stage ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Every time a bell rings from Nov. 21-22, an angel will get its wings, courtesy of the Colts Neck High School Drama Club’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The play is about George Bailey, who learns the impact his life has had on others from the quirky yet endearing angel Clarence Odbody. Show times…
