Author: Greater Media

  • The ‘rich coast’ is full of ‘pure life’ for local high school student

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Christopher Clark, above in red, spent time in Costa Rica this summer helping to build a road and clear land for a school’s garden. Christopher Clark has a new appreciation for “la pura vida.” During a visit this summer to perform community service in Costa Riva, the 16-year-old got a…

  • Taxes to increase $36 on average assessed home in North Brunswick

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The recently adopted Fiscal Year 2016 budget reflects quality services, operating efficiency and preserving municipal infrastructure. The $45.6 million budget carries a 2 percent increase on the calendar year tax rate, or an increase of about $36 per year on the average assessed home of $157,489, according…

  • Raritan Poets to meet monthly at library

    The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.

  • Hearts of gold – and purple

    PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER VFW Post 911 in Kendall Park recently served as the host to a luncheon for its Purple Heart recipients. The attendees were John Stavolla, left to right, John Bopafoccia, Don Zolkiwski, Post Commander John Backovsky, Joe Marchese, Barney Fox, former Men’s Auxiliary President Dave Cipriano, Emil Bonaguer, Joe Pepe, Norm…

  • North Brunswick aims to ensure trust with independent audit of fire companies

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — An independent review of the three North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Companies is going to be conducted in response to a fire official who admitted embezzlement. Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack and trustees from each fire company met on Sept. 3 in response to the guilty plea on Sept.…

  • Officials: Warehouse investigation not compromised by fire marshal’s plea

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The investigation of July’s massive warehouse fire has not been compromised despite the lead investigator’s personal troubles, according to officials. Township Fire Marshal Craig Snediker had to resign from his position as a public employee last week because he pleaded guilty to embezzling at least $89,000 from…

  • Unwanted Rxs will be collected Sept. 26

    The North Brunswick Police Department will participate in Operation Take Back 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 26 at police headquarters, 710 Hermann Road. There will be a collection box in the lobby for proper disposal of any/all unwanted, unused and expired medication.

  • Vito Anthony Naturale

    Vito Anthony Naturale, 85, passed away Sept. 6. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Vito, who was a lifelong resident of Belleville, retired from Hoffmann La Roche in Nutley as a supervisor. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the Italian Fiorente Club and the Belleville High School Hall…

  • Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home

    As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels.As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact, some forecasts predict that 2015…