It was nine days after Hurricane Sandy hit.
It was the presidential election of the year 2012. Most in the Rumson-Fair Haven area were without electricity and heat. There was a curfew.
Retro: Voting After Sandy
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Rumson Police Investigate Halloween Burglaries & Attempted Break-ins
As they investigate Halloween night burglaries and attempted break-ins, Rumson police are putting residents on alert and offering cautionary advice.
Homes on Buttonwood and Conover lanes were burglarized; and signs of attempted forced entry to residences on Navesink and Bellevue avenues were reported, according to a release.
At the homes on Navesink and Bellevue, glass doors were reported broken with a rock, police said. No entry was obtained in either of those instances.
The perpetrators are still at large.
In the meantime, “we ask that residents utilize their alarms and keep the outside of their homes well lit,” the release said. “Notify the dispatch desk at 732-842-0500 or dial 911 in an emergency to report suspicious persons or vehicles 24 hours a day.”
The Rumson, Fair Haven and Rumson-Fair Haven Board of Ed Ballots
Voters are going to the polls today to decide who is returning to the Board of Education dais in each of three school districts between Rumson and Fair Haven.
Each of the nine-member boards in the Rumson, Fair Haven and Rumson-Fair Haven districts has seats up for grabs.
Here’s what to expect at the polls:
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On the Borough Council Ballot in Fair Haven
With two Fair Haven Borough Council seats up for grabs, a lone Democrat is vying to oust one of two Republican incumbents.
Those GOP incumbents are Robert Marchese and Eric Jaeger. The last time the two ran on a ticket together was the year Hurricane Sandy hit — 2012. Marchese is seeking election to a full third three-year term. Jaeger, who began serving in 2012 to fill an unexpired term, is seeking a full second.
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The Rumson Mayoral Ballot
Longtime Rumson GOP Mayor John Ekdahl is going for his fourth term as mayor facing familiar Democrat Michael Steinhorn.
Focus: Halloween Tricking and Treating
Halloween was a lot of treating and no tricking, except for trickery of disguise, in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
The weather was hauntingly good and a good time was had by all where we got a glimpse at a howling haunt on Third Street in Fair Haven.
There were nerds, angels, monsters, princesses and even a gigantic group of emojis.
Take a look.
— Elaine Van Develde
Police Report Major Heroin, Marijuana Busts, Robbery & More
The following recent arrests were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
• Rebecca Bartos, 26, of Bayside Drive in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on Oct. 14 by Patrolman Christopher Menendez and charged with defiant trespass and disorderly conduct.
She was released pending a court date.
• Danielle Powell, 20, of Southview Terrace West in Middletown, was arrested on Oct. 14 by Corporal Thomas Meckier and charged with escape, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing the administration of law, hindering apprehension, resisting arrest and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.
She was released after posting $2,500 bail with a 10 percent option.
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Fair Haven Police Report Car Theft, Assault, DWI, Marijuana Possession
The following arrests and criminal incident reports were reported by Fair Haven police for the month of October. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Arrests
• Leobardo Martinez, 25, of Somerset, was arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with possession of marijuana by Patrolman Brooks Robinson following a motor vehicle stop.
Martinez was released pending a Fair Haven Municipal Court appearance.
• Melissa Neczesny, 53, of Fair Haven, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct on Oct. 16 after being involved in a physical altercation with another female outside of a local establishment. Patrolman Dwayne Reevey was the arresting officer.
She was processed and released pending a court appearance.
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Rumson Students Get Awareness Check on School Violence
In an effort to commemorate the state-designated School Violence Awareness Week, the Rumson School District recently hosted some special events to educate students on how to avoid violence.
Deane-Porter students participated in what was dubbed Peace Week, from Oct. 19 to 23, during which they engaged in activities design to promote peace, kindness and compassion within the school community.
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R-FH Area Halloween Rules
Happy Halloween, R-FH area people!
Here are the rules for ghosting and ghouling tonight …
• Trick-or-treaters under 18 and not supervised by an adult must be off the roads by 8 p.m.;
• Never, ever go trick-or-treating alone;
• Exercise caution around strangers both on the street and at homes;
• Do not go inside homes;
• Do not eat candy until you get it home and it is inspected by parents;
• Wear a highly-visible or reflective costume, walk on sidewalks and walkways and carry a flashlight and cell phone.
The main message: Stay safe, stay out of trouble and have fun!
Happy Halloween!
A Halloween Celebration Between Forrestdale Students & Rumson Seniors
Fun, food, and camaraderie were the orders of the day as grade school students joined in the festivities at the Rumson Senior Citizens Club’s Halloween Luncheon recently.
Sixteen sixth- and seventh-grade Forrestdale School students, chaperoned by school counselor Jenn Crow, walked to the First Presbyterian Church and entertained the seniors with some Halloween fun.
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I’ll Just Pick: Gaslight’s Wings
By Elaine Van Develde
Sometimes it’s just a good idea to wing it.
Usually, chicken wings are pretty standard fare — a spicy, typically sopping morsel of an appetizer. There are usually standard variations, too: baked, fried, baked and fried, grilled and usually laden with a some sort of spicy sauce.
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