Author: Greater Media

  • ‘Taste of Highlands’ on tap for June 27

    HIGHLANDS — The fourth annual Taste of Highlands will take place noon- 5 p.m. June 27. The culinary event is sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership (HBP) and will feature food samplings and cocktails from 18 establishments. There will also be six unique art displays by local talent. Proceeds will be used to make improvements…

  • Committee to discuss Fort Hancock June 26

    Members of the Fort Hancock 21st Century Federal Advisory Committee, along with representatives of Gateway National Recreation Area, will meet at 9 a.m. June 26 at the Beech Room of the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Committee meetings are open to the public, and the public comment period will begin at…

  • Hazlet club to reveal new mascot at event

    The Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club will hold a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 27 at 1766 Union Ave., Hazlet. At 1 p.m., the club will introduce its first mascot, the dolphin “Splash.” “Last Sighting” mascot posters have been placed around the club and on the Township’s Facebook page and will continue…

  • Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid

    Ann Marie (Fasano) Kaltschmid died June 20, 2015, at her home in North Brunswick with her family by her side. She was 68. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in North Brunswick for over 43 years. She was a human resource manager for Greater Media New Jersey in Somerset for over 20 years. Mrs. Kaltschmid…

  • Matawan shaves tax rate in budget

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MATAWAN — The 2015 municipal budget includes a slight decrease in the tax rate for Matawan residents. The Borough Council unanimously adopted the $10.9 million spending plan at the June 16 meeting. “This budget is presented tonight thanks to the hard work of our department heads and their willingness to…

  • Closure

    TOP PICK Wendie Malick and Gary Cole New Jersey Repertory Company announces the world premiere of “Closure” by Richard Dresser. Previews begin June 25 and will run through July 19 for a limited engagement. When Jane and Peter’s daughter mysteriously disappears while on spring break, Detective Roy Hadley steps in to save the day. But…

  • New Matawan coach brings championship experience to role

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent John Giraldo, who led the Monmouth University men’s basketball team into the NCAA Tournament when he was the Hawks’ point guard, is the new boys head basketball coach at Matawan High School. Giraldo was an assistant coach at Roselle Catholic High School, which won the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions this spring.…

  • Middletown Ice World gets Junior Titans hockey team

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Middletown Ice World will bring top junior ice hockey talent to the area. The arena is partnering with the North American Hockey League (NAHL) to bring a Tier II Junior team to the area. The team will be called the New Jersey Junior Titans. “It’s the best brand of hockey…

  • New townhomes in Little Silver attracting buyers from rural Monmouth

    Carriage Gate at Little Silver is the first community to offer newly constructed luxury townhomes in Little Silver in over two decades. Not surprisingly, demand has been strong for the new community from esteemed builder, Kalian Companies. An intimate, limited-edition collection of elegant townhomes set in one of Monmouth County’s most desirable locations, Carriage Gate…