Email: Caitlin.Mahon@Patch.com
Phone: (908) 723-6721
Hometown: Forked River, NJ
Birthday: November 13, 1986
Bio:
Caitlin comes to Patch after graduating from Rutgers University in May 2010. At Rutgers, Cait completed a dual major in Exercise Science and Journalism, earning a Bachelor of Science. At The Daily Targum, the University's official daily newspaper, Caitlin served as a writer and editor for three years, completing her last term as News Editor.
Cait tackled issues affecting the University community, including the controversial expansion of Rutgers Stadium and the ongoing housing shortage that misplaced hundreds of students to off-campus hotels for two years. She also covered Barack Obama's Election Rally on Nov. 4, 2008 in Chicago, and led coverage of the 2009 New Jersey Gubernatorial Race. During her college career, she completed internships at The Home News Tribune, Good Housekeeping Magazine, NETS Basketball, and SoBe Beverages and Pepsi Co.
Born and raised in Forked River, Caitlin moved to New Providence to launch the community's Patch in September 2010. In March 2011, Cait oversaw the merger of New Providence Patch and Berkeley Heights-Mountainside Patch. Caitlin was promoted to Summit Patch in November 2012. At that time, she also began serving as the Sports Beat Editor for New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch and Springfield Patch. As of June 2013, Cait is the Editor for Summit Patch and New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch.
When Cait is not glued to her computer screen or covering events, games and interviewing residents in her communities, she can be found hanging out along Long Beach Island, skiing the slopes in Vermont or in Forked River visiting her family, friends and her adorable Husky-Chow mixed dogs. Cait also enjoys reading, singing off key while driving, cringing while watching the Rutgers and NY Giants Football teams frequently lose, and eating cheese. Growing up as a competitive dancer in Jazz, Lyrical and Hip-Hop, and choreographing for the Rutgers Performing Dance Company, Cait still enjoys dancing when she has the time.
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More than 180 golfers took park in the annual event, which benefits children with autism spectrum disorders. Preparations for 2013 charity golf event are already underway.
SMG's sports & health festival kicks off Sunday, 12 p.m. in Berkeley Heights. Residents can meet 2012 Olympians, participate in various activities, hear sports-health lectures.
Repairs were made overnight and crews are cleaning up the street today.
Karen R. Freudenberger, a 36 year resident of Emerson Lane, states her reasons why residents should not sign petitions for the BAC's voter initiative drive.
Emerson Lane resident Denise Foy says BAC's proposed facility shouldn't be built in any residential neighborhood because it will negatively impact quality of life for local families.
Preliminary application forms can be found on borough's website, at Municipal Center. Applications must be received by Oct. 26 by 4:30 p.m. to be considered for Nov. 3 lottery.
Police said thefts occurred on four different streets in town. Items stolen include a laptop computer, binoculars, money and various electronics.
The following information was supplied by the New Providence Police Department. Any arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Plus, eleven other homes recently sold in Berkeley Heights, Mountainside and New Providence.
Council also decided on a sealed bidding process and updated their estimated schedule for awarding the first license, which is expected to take place in January of 2013.
If Berkeley Heights Council refuses to amend Sewer Service agreement, Township will designate date for special election for voters to decide if agreement should be changed.
Pair made unauthorized transfer from business to personal account, tried to withdraw money, planned to flee country. Investigation is on-going, other charges may be filed.
Interns included Greg Gagliardi, of Mountainside, and Devind Kullar, Ben Colandrea and Nick Palmer, of New Providence.
Westfield Regional Health Department is hosting clinics this week in Westfield, Mountainside for those who want a flu shot.
O-negative donors are urged to donate at upcoming blood drives, including two in Berkeley Heights and New Providence in mid-October.
Playball for Miracles is making miracles happen, one-pitch at a time
NP Board of Education, Education Foundation, AWR PTA, Spring Fling Committee, parents, volunteers and students were involved in $70K Media Center renovation.
Patch compiled a list of the top five people in New Providence for 2010 based on their accomplishments.
Patch assembled a list of the top stories from this year, all of which surround the school district and the November election.
