Author: Greater Media
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Parlin man charged after crash that killed 19-year-old passenger
SAYREVILLE — A 20-year-old man from the Parlin section has been charged in connection with a car crash that killed his passenger. Nicholas Gomes was charged with one count of death by auto for allegedly causing the crash that killed Brandon Narleski, 19, of Parlin, on Nov. 9, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
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Two statewide ballot questions approved
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer New Jersey voters approved two statewide ballot questions on Election Day, Nov. 4. Final vote totals for the public questions were not immediately available; however, organizations that supported the passage of the questions reported the success of the initiative for which they advocated. The first ballot question focused on the…
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Food drive to help ‘Stop Hunger’
The Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge has initiated two programs this fall to help with the “Stop Hunger: A Sodexo Initiative.” Through Nov. 15, the community is encouraged to donate items for local food banks. Nonperishable items can be dropped off in the main lobby of Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 North. Cash…
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Tickets on sale for New Year’s Eve gala
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 annual New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the council home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. A DJ will provide dance music from the ’50s,’60s and ’70s. The menu will feature hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, soda, coffee, tea, wine, tap beer and…
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Project to bring stories of fallen soldiers to life
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Biography Project seeks to tell the stories of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War by gathering information for the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel. HOLMDEL — Despite years of work on a Biography Project, more than 300 military personnel who lost their lives in the…
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Veteran of the Year
PHOTO COURTESY OF MAGDALENE FLORCZAK The students, faculty and staff of St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, honored World War II veteran Edwin A. Kolodziej of Sayreville as Veteran of the Year at the school’s annual Veterans Day program Nov. 10. Kolodziej, who served as a staff sergeant in the 95th Infantry Division, has been recognized…
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Hidden Pond readies for preview
D& D Developers is putting the finishing touches on the model home at Hidden Pond Court in East Brunswick. Hidden Pond Court is a new community offering luxury homebuyers custom designs and expansive living spaces. “The model home should be opened to the public in the new year, and it’s designed to wow!” says David…
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Weichert to make the words ‘Happy Holidays’ ring true
The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of its 36th Annual Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through Dec. 12. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children.…
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Upwardly mobile-mobiles
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Sales of the most affordable luxury cars are booming, with many models selling more than half their volumes to consumers moving up from conventional brands. I t’s a sure sign that the economy is on the upswing when the socalled “entry level” segment of the luxury car market not only…
