Author: Greater Media

  • Grants will fund restoration of Pulda farmhouse

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Historical Society has received and will match two grants to fund the restoration of one of the oldest structures in the township. The society received a $7,500 New Jersey Historic Trust grant, which it will match, to enable $15,000 to be dedicated to the renovation of the…

  • Jax finds fame and her image in a corn maze

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Above: American Idol finalist and East Brunswick native Jackie ‘Jax’ Miskanic (right) is interviewed by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3’s Joel Katz at VonThun Farms in Monmouth Junction on Sept. 15. Below: The farm used the local singer as the theme for this year’s corn maze. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

  • North Brunswick principals pledge to do ‘what is best for the kids’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Three schools in North Brunswick welcomed new leaders as the school year began: Joseph Schmidt, Luis Ramirez and Dr. Roy Wilson. On Aug. 17, Schmidt officially came on board as the new principal of Arthur M. Judd Elementary School. Schmidt is a veteran educator with 27 years…

  • Martial arts school’s 5K will benefit Komen

    The Master Peters Academy of Martial Arts will be the host to the 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event will be held 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Community Park, 2053 Route 130 south, North Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. The cost is a $10…

  • Sukkot lunch will feature Israeli speaker

    The Stein Assisted Living Residence will be the host to a Sukkot lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset. Lunch will include a special presentation by a former lone soldier from the Friends of the Israeli Defense Force. RSVP is required by calling 732-568- 1155 or…

  • Vendors welcome at fall fest, craft show

    The Immaculate Conception Rosary- Altar Society Fall Festival/Craft Show (formerly Granny’s Cellar) is set for Nov. 28 at Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. To reserve a vendor space, call Jay at 609-409-0199.

  • School year in North Brunswick begins with community service

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick School District began the new school year with a feeling of philanthropy. During the first day of staff training on Sept. 1, staff from across the district collected more than 600 cans of food for North Brunswick’s local food bank. “This initiative was started…

  • Rutgers expert offers ‘CPR’ tips for brown lawns

    The grass is not always greener on the other side. The lack of rainfall and high temperatures this summer have taken a toll on lawns across the state, according to Bill Hlubik, professor and agricultural and resource management agent for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County’s New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. “Brown and straw…

  • Local employers to attend job fair Sept. 30

    More than 50 local employers will accept job applications and conduct interviews for a variety of available positions at a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the South Brunswick Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and have…