Author: Greater Media

  • Fall start date set for homes at South River Metals site

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new, three-building affordable housing development at the site of the former South River Metals Corp. will include the Hudson Ridge Senior Residence at Aberdeen, which will provide 67 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom rental units for residents 55 years or older. RENDERING BY RPM DEVELOPMENT GROUP ABERDEEN — The…

  • Interdenominational prayer service slated

    Westminster Presbyterian Church in Middletown will host an interdenominational prayer service at 4 p.m. June 28 to offer prayers and support for people throughout the world who are being persecuted, tortured and killed for their faith. All are invited and encouraged to attend the service, which will be held in Westminster’s sanctuary at 94 Tindall…

  • Boy Scout Troop 32 honors three new Eagle Scouts

    Matt Grippo, Alex Walker, Dan McKeever MIDDLETOWN — Friends and family of Boy Scouts Troop 32 gathered earlier this month to honor newly appointed Eagle Scouts Matthew Grippo, Daniel McKeever and Alex Walker. The Eagle Court of Honor, held at the Middletown United Methodist Church, celebrated the accomplishments of these young men in achieving the…

  • Embroiderers’ Guild meets regularly in Monmouth

    As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Monmouth County chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America held a two-day exhibit of fine needle arts at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown. The April exhibit showcased over 350 needlework items of various techniques, all stitched by members of the chapter. In 1975, 16 women established…

  • McCarrick students welcome at Mater Dei Prep

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Mater Dei Preparatory School in Middletown is opening its doors for students of Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School (CMHS), which is closing this month in South Amboy. “We understand all too well the devastation this community is feeling right now,” said Randy MacDonald, chairman of the Mater Dei board of…

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    Tommy Tariccone rides a wave during a June 20 skimboard competition in Sea Bright. MATT DENTON

  • New cars for new grads

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With some models going for less than $200/month, it pays to trade in that old clunker for a safer and more-reliable new car For those entering the workforce with a fresh diploma in hand, it’s vital to obtain a car that befits an up and coming mover and/or shaker and,…

  • Student artwork on display at library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway will host an exhibit of artwork created by junior and senior students of Long Branch High School. The exhibit will run through June at the library’s Community Room. Curated by Long Branch High School art teacher, Frank Mainieri, the exhibit features the works of students of…

  • Chair yoga session slated at Edison library

    The North Edison branch of the Edison Public Library will host “Get Fit Where You Sit” on Mondays at 2 p.m. Attendees will be taught gentle yoga with positions designed to help balance the body, soul and spirit. Participants should wear comfortable clothes. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net.