Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Sense of community flows through Chocolate & Wine event
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Inez Nedrick celebrated her birthday in January. Trying to decide on a special and unique gift for their mother, Nedrick’s daughters saw a posting on Facebook about Newspaper Media Group’s (NMG) Chocolate & Wine event. “I thought it would make a nice gift from my sister and me for her birthday,”…
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Colts Neck economic committee members named
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee has appointed members to the recently revived Economic Development Committee (EDC). On Feb. 8, committee members adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding the membership of the EDC. At the same time, officials passed a resolution naming the EDC members and the Township…
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Rizzuto joins Colts Neck governing body
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Members of the Colts Neck Township Committee have appointed Frank Rizzuto to fill an open seat on the governing body. The vacancy on the five-man committee was created when Committeeman Michael Fitzgerald resigned in January in order to accept the position of county counsel in Monmouth County.…
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Big Man’s mementos to be auctioned off in Freehold
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Downtown Freehold, the nonprofit organization that promotes Freehold Borough’s downtown district and presents concerts, shows and other activities, has a full slate of events planned for 2017 and the one that may be the most unique is scheduled for Feb. 25. On that evening at the Freehold Art…
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New bail system aims to reduce jail population, economic bias
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — What began with a study that revealed racial and economic bias in the New Jersey bail system has prompted local and state government officials to change state law and create new criminal justice reform legislation. Presiding Judge Alberto Rivas for the Superior Court’s Criminal Division spoke to the…
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Mayor proclaims township ‘must act now’ during speech
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Articulating on the good, the bad and the things that need improvement, Mayor Brad Cohen delivered his State of the Township address, going into detail about his vision for East Brunswick and the changes he plans to enforce. Cohen started off his speech on Jan. 23 by emphasizing…
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Edison man arrested in house burglary
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A search of the neighborhood by police after they responded to a burglary alarm led to the “swift” arrest of a 61-year-old Edison man for stealing $2,000 in cash and jewelry from a Simpson Avenue residence. Joseph C. Kot was arrested by Police Detectives Michael Kohut and Steve…
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New police officers have history in Old Bridge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three new officers have joined the police ranks in Old Bridge. Joseph Ramm, Jonathan Ditmars and Antonino Grigoli began the Cape May Police Academy on Jan. 24. They are expected to graduate in June. Mayor Owen Henry introduced the three new officers at a Township Council meeting…
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Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three veteran Old Bridge police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. With their family by their sides, Acting Captain Joseph Mandola was sworn in to the official role as captain, Sgt. Scott Gumprecht was sworn in to the role of lieutenant and Patrolman Richard Tulko was sworn…
