Hi and welcome to Point Pleasant Patch!
I've been writing news and feature stories since 1982, when I wrote for my college newspaper and was a stringer for The New York Times.
After college, I worked part-time and did freelance writing for newspapers and magazines, then worked for 11 years as a full-time reporter for New Jersey daily newspapers such as The Press of Atlantic City and The Asbury Park Press.
While working at the Asbury Park Press, my husband and I bought a house in Point Pleasant Borough in July, 1993 and we've been here ever since. After leaving the Asbury Park Press in January, 1998, I did a lot of freelance writing for magazines, including New Jersey Monthly, New Jersey Life and The Nation, and also did copywriting for corporate web sites.
My husband and I live with our two children.
We've spent a lot of time going to the river and ocean beaches, the boardwalk and parks and enjoy fishing, crabbing, biking and walking all over the borough and the beach.
Beliefs
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This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.
Politics
* How would you describe your political beliefs?
I have been a life-long registered Democrat, but have voted for candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties based on a variety of criteria, including policy positions, experience and personal traits.
Religion
* How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
I was raised as a Catholic, but I'm open to and respectful of all religions.
The Point Pleasant Beach Public Education Foundation is still seeking donations to do other capital improvement projects
Not one criticism voiced of proposed $37 million budget or its $29 million tax levy at short board of education meeting
Frank Rizzo will say the Lord's Prayer if audience still does.
Man told police he swallowed bags of heroin
Indictment stems from August arrest
Council cannot schedule adoption date until after state reviews proposed budget
Two incumbents compete against three others for Point Boro seats
The state may give towns more freedom to restrict beach access
Gregory Wisniewski was charged by the Somerset County Prosecutor's office with endangering the welfare of a child
Beach Council approves police chief's budget cuts and PBA concessions, avoiding layoffs
Nine more days to save during early registration for players in grades kindergarten through eighth grade
Last choice: arrest. But that's what happened to a Point Pleasant man and a Spring Lake woman who wound up at the police department instead of the scrap yard
The emergency first responders are recognized by mayor and council with certificates on behalf of the borough
Explosion caused by child putting butane canister inside gas oven in home on East Drive
Troop 1449 also meets famous cast member at Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken
Construction work delayed due to impending storms Monday
State road projects in Wall, Point Pleasant and southern Ocean
State road projects in Wall, Point Pleasant and Lacey portions
Right Lane of westbound side of Route 88 bridge will reopen Wed.
Police Officer Scott Nase needs health insurance in ongoing battle against leukemia
