Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Oceanport police chief to retire
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — After serving as a police officer for 20 years, the last three as chief, Daniel Barcus has opted to call it a career. The council announced the retirement, effective Nov. 30, during the Sept. 15 Borough Council meeting, with Mayor Jay Coffee declaring Sept. 15 to be “Chief…
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Colts Neck officials modify hunting ordinance
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that will allow anyone who holds a valid permit from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to hunt white-tailed deer with a bow and arrow on properties 3 acres and larger in an attempt to control the deer…
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School officials subjected to pie in the face during food drive
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Either North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Principal Pete Clark or Woodbridge’s John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (JFK) Supervisor of Athletics Sean Daly will be pied in the face during an upcoming football game. The Meet the Principals’ Challenge will be held 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 14…
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Eatontown amends Monmouth Mall zoning
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The owners of the Monmouth Mall will have another opportunity to present plans for a mixed-use expansion of the property after the council adopted zoning changes for the mall properties. During the Sept. 14 meeting, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance that amends the zoning for the mall…
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Boscov’s and JDRF holding Halloween Candy Exchange Program
Boscov’s and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) New Jersey Metro Chapter are presenting their annual Halloween Candy Exchange Program — a special treat for diabetic children ages 14 and younger. After trick-or-treating, registered participants can bring their bag of Halloween candy to the Courtesy Desk at Boscov’s Woodbridge Center, Monmouth Mall, or Ocean County…
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JCC of Middlesex County to host Jewish Divorce Support Group
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County at 1775 Oak Tree Road in Edison will host a Jewish Divorce Support Group beginning Nov. 3, and continuing for the following five weeks on Thursdays except for Thanksgiving Day, from 8-9 p.m. This new group is devoted to women and men who are experiencing the rough waters…
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Gloria Nilson & Co. hosts trolley tour of Rumson, surrounding area
Twenty-five New York and Northern New Jersey real estate professionals were welcomed to an exclusive, half-day trolley tour of Rumson and its surrounding communities to showcase the refined living, culture and accessibility of the region on Sept. 14. The event was hosted by Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate’s Rumson office. Featuring two vintage Trolley…
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Colts Neck police chief files suit against township
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Police Chief Kevin Sauter has filed legal action against Colts Neck in state Superior Court, Freehold, in regard to a five-day unpaid suspension he served from Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. The legal action was filed on Sept. 1. Sauter, who has worked for the police department…

