Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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New Betsy Ross vessel introduced by officials, NY Waterway
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer Monmouth County and Middletown officials joined Arthur E. Imperatore, president and founder of NY Waterway, at the Belford-Middletown Ferry Terminal on Oct. 6 to christen the Betsy Ross, the newest luxury ferry that will serve Monmouth County commuters. The Betsy Ross was christened by Imperatore’s wife, Dr. Mei Ling Yee.…
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Efforts to end veteran homelessness a success
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Middlesex County has effectively ended veterans’ homelessness, an action that has been certified by three federal agencies. “We have obtained Functional Zero,” exclaimed Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald Rios as he announced the good news in front of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial in Roosevelt Park in Edison…
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Helping children cope with fear of terrorism
By MICHAEL BENAVIDES Staff Writer Experts from the fields of psychiatry and education say there are many ways for parents to help their children cope with anxiety over possible terrorist attacks. Dr. Moustafa Shafey, a psychiatrist at CentraState Medical Center on Main Street in Freehold, said the fear that results from a terrorist attack can…
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Latest pedestrian death spurs renewed look at intersection
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Officials at the local and state levels are re-examining the intersection of Route 33 and Woodward Road as well as a nearby residential healthcare facility which has seen three of its residents killed at or near the intersection in two years. On Oct. 22, 2014, a 67-year-old male…
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Cougars post strong 2nd half for boys’ soccer win over Braves
COLTS NECK While Manalapan High School defeated Colts Neck High School in football at night Oct. 7 by a 41-8 score, Colts Neck did ring up a victory over Manalapan earlier in the day when Colts Neck scored a 2-1 boys’ soccer victory over host Manalapan. Colts Neck rallied from a 1-0 deficit at the…
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Local author to share relationship expertise on national TV
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Author, speaker and relationship expert Thomas Gagliano is expanding beyond his North Brunswick roots to share his advice on a national scale. Gagliano recently taped an episode of “The T.D. Jakes Show” for OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network), which is set to air in the near future.…
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Places to Be
If you are out seeking orchards to pick apples and pumpkins, then let Greater Media do some picking when it pertains to what local scholastic fields and gyms you should visit in the coming days. The football schedule this weekend is busting out with plenty of great matchups. One of the marquee games on the…
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Police department expects to gather Woodward Road data
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Police are soon expected to begin gathering information related to the volume of traffic on Woodward Road and the speed at which vehicles are traveling. Mayor Mary Ann Musich announced at the Township Committee’s Oct. 5 meeting that the Manalapan Police Department will put speed and volume checks…
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New Egypt High School students receive MacBook computers
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – New Egypt High School students will receive new computers as part of the Plumsted Township School District’s One to One technology initiative. According to a press release from the school district, the high school has partnered with Apple to provide students with new MacBook Air 11 devices. New…
