Author: Greater Media

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Individuals who are looking for a job may want to attend the Monmouth County Job Fair to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Brookdale Community College Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The job fair will provide individuals with access to employers seeking talented candidates in every discipline,…

  • Church slates fair for Sept. 19

    St. James Memorial Episcopal Church will host the St. James Fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at 69 Broad St., Eatontown. A preview party will be held from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18. Preview admission is $10 and includes an opportunity to win gift baskets. Antiques, collectibles, household items, furniture, clothing, accessories, jewelry, children’s items,…

  • Senator to speak at chamber luncheon

    The Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Women in Business networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Road, Atlantic Highlands. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth), who will present, “The Changing Economic Environment of New Jersey and Its…

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

    Fall Home & Garden 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,…

  • SMART Carpet and Flooring recommends pet-proof carpet and laminate flooring

    As the summer winds down,Americans and their pets will soon be spending more time indoors — and that means more wear and tear on floors. Now is a good time for homeowners to consider updating floors with the new waterproof, stain-proof, and pet-proof carpet and laminate options on the market, says SMART Carpet and Flooring.…

  • Mat-Ab program aims to support at-risk high school students

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A new after-school program that addresses the needs of students who are falling behind in the traditional high school setting was approved by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education. “We strive to make sure all students have the tools and the resources they need to…

  • Fundraiser to feature singing florist Sept. 20

    The Keyport Garden Club will present “The Singing Florist” from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St., Keyport. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Keyport GardenWalk 2016, a walking and biking tour of public and private gardens in Keyport. Entertainer John Newman will create beautiful floral bouquets while singing…

  • 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…

  • Prospects brighter for 9/11 health bill passage

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Advocates for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act may not have to gear up for as much of a fight to reauthorize the program, which is set to expire in 2016. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex), the ranking member of the Committee on Energy…