Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Aberdeen holds paper shredding on May 6
Aberdeen Township will hold a paper shredding event on May 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building. The Aberdeen Town Hall is located on Church Street, just off Atlantic Avenue. The paper shredding is a free service for all Monmouth County residents. Individuals must bring proof of residency. Up…
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Blind Edison resident conquered the fear of running, now tackles marathons
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — On the track team at Edison High School, Stephanie Zundel, who lost her eyesight when she developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome at a young age, said she had actually developed a fear of running. It was not anybody’s fault. Zundel, a 2013 Edison High graduate, said she has always been…
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“Martha Washington” comes to Edison Public Library May 3
The Edison Public Library Foundation will present Martha Washington played by Alisa Dupuy in the continuing series “An American Tale” at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 at the main branch of the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Martha Washington was held in high esteem in her time for the funds she raised for the…
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Millstone officials amend Halloween curfew
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials are establishing new regulations for a Halloween curfew in Millstone Township. On April 19, the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will amend curfew regulations during the period that includes Halloween. Mayor Michael Kuczinski, Deputy Mayor Fiore Masci and committee members Gary Dorfman, Nancy…
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Retired teacher wants to serve community
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – A retired teacher is seeking to give Democrats representation on the Township Committee. All five seats on the governing body are currently held by Republicans. Democrat Thomas Cantalice, a retired teacher and the current manager of the Oceanport branch of the Monmouth County Library, has filed a nominating…
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Freehold officer promoted to sergeant
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Following nearly a decade of service with the Freehold Borough Police Department, an officer has received a promotion. During a Borough Council meeting on April 17, Officer James Richmond was promoted to the rank of sergeant and sworn in to his new position. Police Chief Glenn Roberts said…
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Chamber of Commerce to hold luncheon May 11
The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Tera Geraghty, an author and life coach, as a quest speaker at its women’s business luncheon on May 11. The luncheon will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at The Wine Bar, 40 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Advanced registration fees for the luncheon are $40…
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Beatles Film Festival May 4, May 11, May 18
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will present a Beatles Film Festival featuring “Magical Mystery Tour” on May 4, “Yellow Submarine” on May 11 and “Let it Be” on May 18. All films start at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. There will be a short…
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Resident takes issue with “excessive noise” from JFK EMS
Granted I live at a busy intersection in Metuchen near JFK Hospital. I accept that emergency vehicles will regularly traverse the area with their various sirens, sounders and lights. Unfortunately, JFK EMS chronically uses its noisemakers in an excessive, erratic, unnecessary and abusive manner–ignoring the quality of life of the neighborhood. On numerous occasions–all documented…
