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'Homeless in Seaside Park' Frustrated With Red Tape
Former Ocean County Director of Human Services upset with confusing mandates, insurance delays

Nicole Bitette is the editor for the Westfield and Cranford Patch sites. Nicole began at Patch in August 2012. Prior to covering Westfield and Cranford, Nicole was the Assistant Editor for Union County, focusing mostly on Scotch Plains-Fanwood and briefly Summit. She also spent several months covering Woodbridge Township. Nicole graduated from Seton Hall University, Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Journalism.
Before starting at Patch, she tried out the New York magazine world, by working as an Editorial Assistant for the national shelter magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, due to her interest in design and home decorating. However, Nicole came back to her love for local news at the number one place for it, here at Patch!
In the past few years she has worked for The Setonian, the official campus newspaper of Seton Hall and WSOU, the award winning radio station at Seton Hall.
She has also written for an online local news publication, The Alternative Press, in Maplewood and South Orange.
Right now she is trying to get to know who's who in Westfield and she looks forward to meeting you. Please do not hesitate to email or call her with any possible stories or concerns.
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Former Ocean County Director of Human Services upset with confusing mandates, insurance delays

Saint Bartholomew's will hold its 8th annual Knights and Dames Celebration on Feb. 1.
Singer Vangelis Dimopoulos is one of 41 contestants to advance
Three resolutions were passed at the Jan. 17 council meeting to congratulate the Girls co-county champions and Boys county champion teams.
UCHS will present several members of the Union Catholic community with awards on March 9.
The club will host the "Have a Heart" blood drive on Feb. 2.
The Colonial home on Midway Avenue is listed for $629,000.
Ray Martin, a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, has partnered up with BP to raise money for Paralympic clubs, including the Children's Lightning Wheels in Mountainside.
A section of piping will be repaired following the summer water main break.
Ray Martin, a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, has partnered up with BP to raise money for Paralympic clubs, including the Children's Lightning Wheels in Mountainside.
At the Jan. 15 Scotch Plains council business meeting the township made new appointments to the administration.
Introductory Meeting for the YMCA's personal fitness program will be held on Feb. 5.
On Thursday, registration for the 2013 Summer Day Camp Program will begin.
A look at what's on the agenda for tonight's Mountainside Council Work Session.
Stender joins mayors in urging congress to introduce new legislation on guns.
Resolutions in regards to leaf disposal, tree removal, Scotch Plains Day and fuel purchasing to be addressed at tonight's meeting. Also, Township Engineer, Attorney and Risk Management Consultant to be appointed.
A look at this week's men's basketball league rundown.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
A look at the recently sold homes in Scotch Plains.