• PRINCETON: University takes project to Planning Board

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Princeton University went before the Regional Planning Board last week seeking approval for its $300 million arts and transit project, which includes moving the Dinky train station.    Consultants for the university spent the night reviewing plans for the board, which was minus members Wanda Gunning and Borough Councilwoman Jenny…

  • real estate briefs 

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Jackson office was recognized for outstanding performance in September. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in new home dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Lisa Soubasis of the Jackson office was recognized for her exceptional…

  • Raritan Bay Realty is enjoying success in Old Bridge area and is looking to expand

    Raritan Bay Realty, Old Bridge, offers agents and customers an exciting alternative to large franchise real estate brokerages. Agents with an average of eight years of experience in the Middlesex County market are choosing to work at Raritan Bay Realty because of the commission-maximizing and technologydriven work culture. Customers are choosing to work with Raritan…

  • Send us your team photos

    Be part of the Greater Media team. Send your team photos. Greater Media News/StringFly wants you to submit team sports photos. It can be any sport or activity — baseball, football, soccer, cheer squad — and from any high school, Little League, or community league team. When you submit the photo, tell us the name…

  • Defense key for Old Bridge in GMC soccer tournament

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s girls soccer team has done an incredible job defensively while posting a 12- 4 mark as it looks to contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship. The third-seeded Lady Knights won their opener in the tournament on Oct. 20, an 8-0 success against an outmatched…

  • Bombers, Knights score big gridiron victories

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe Township High School’s Alex Rivera finds some running room against the Piscataway Township High School defense during the Oct. 19 game played in Monroe. The Falcons beat the visiting Chiefs, 15-0. The football teams at Sayreville War Memorial High School and Old Bridge High School are coming…

  • Want to have a ball in the fall? Try mini golf

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer PHOTO BY AMY ROSEN Eric Brophy of Wall Township watches as his son Brendan (l) attempts to hit the ball in the hole, while his brother Timmy (c) awaits his turn at the 9th Avenue Pier Mini Golf Course in Belmar. Whether you’re looking for family fun or a chance…

  • Food, clothing drive slated for Oct. 27, 28

    Custom Landscaping and Lawn Care will hold its fourth annual Food and Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 outside Acme Market, 300 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Nonperishable food items and donations of clothing are sought. All contributions will be distributed to various food and clothing banks in Middlesex County.

  • Alborada to dance in ‘Festivals of Spain’

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present its production of “Festivals of Spain” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, Main Avenue and Main Street, Ocean Grove. The program will feature Alborada’s soloists and ensemble in dances including the Alegrías, a flamenco dance performed with the traditional bata de cola (dress with…

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