Deputy Mayor Susan Cohen Named Manalapan Hero

MANALAPAN, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Beth Ann Fazlibegu who nominated Deputy Mayor Susan Cohen:

• Name: Susan Cohen
• State: NJ
• Hometown: Manalapan
• Hero's job: Volunteer
• Relationship to nominee: Deputy Mayor
• Reason for recognition: "She performed my son’s wedding (outdoors) when no one else would during COVID. My mother has stage four cancer, survived COVID and witnessing this wedding has helped to keep her alive. Without Susan Cohen, there would have been no wedding."
• One thing to know: "She never hesitated! She made herself available! She saved the day! She provided joy and happiness when the bride and groom were about to give up and literally get married online.”

Thanks for reading! Do you know about those making a difference? Let us know by filling out the form below, and we'll be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.

Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.