Author: Greater Media

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Charges being considered against Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer UPDATE: The NJSPCA sent an email to the Helmetta Borough Council and Mayor Nancy Martin requesting the borough grant the agency management responsibilities over the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (HRAS). “In the hope of avoiding the expense of Judicial intervention, the NJSPCA is affording the Borough forty eight (48)…

  • 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…

  • New apps help JCP&L assess storm damage

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) announced its crews will now use smartphones and mobile computers to more efficiently assess damage to electrical systems and expedite power restoration efforts in the wake of major storm events. JCP&L has two new apps that employees can use: a hazard app and a damage assessment app. The hazard…

  • 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…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Santorini Greek Cuisine restaurant has announced its opening at 650 E. Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The restaurant specializes in authentic Greek food, including souvlaki, gyros, moussaka, pastichio, spanakopita and more. Take-out orders are available. For more information and to view the Santorini menu, visit www.exit109.com/~mstevens/Takeout/Santorini. pdf.

  • Group sets Holiday Tea, Open House

    OASIS tlc will host a Holiday Tea and Open House at its historic Lafayette ballroom at 89 Sleepy Hollow Road, Middletown. All are welcome to celebrate the holiday spirit and enjoy refreshments made by OASIS tlc students, including wine, beer and Lafayette punch. Tours will be given, and there will be live music. OASIS tlc…