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Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Goodbye Irene: How to send personal farewell to ‘TV legend'
As Home and Away favourite Irene begins her farewell tour of Summer Bay, fans of the iconic character are being encouraged to 'Say goodbye to a TV legend' ahead of her final episodes on the long-running soap. Playing the coastal town's matriarch for 33 years, Lynne McGranger will depart the series in August, filming her final scenes in March this year. However, before the sun officially sets on her time at the bay, fans will have the opportunity to submit a personalised farewell to the character at The bespoke website reads, 'After more than 30 years in Summer Bay, the time has come to say goodbye to one of Australia's most beloved TV icons, Irene Roberts. 'Share your personal video message, memory, or goodbye note now.' A handful of tributes will be selected to feature in the promotion of Irene's final episodes, illustrating the impact she's had on loyal audiences for decades. Lynne McGranger has played Irene Roberts for 33 years, but will leave the show for good in August. Credit: Jeremy Greive This week, Irene's Alzheimer's diagnosis has led her to reminisce about the many faces and stories that have given her life in Summer Bay meaning. And it's triggered an outpouring of support online from fans who have cried with her. 'Dear Lynne. As a 37 year old woman, You have been in my home since I was 5. You will forever be missed as my familiar anxiety calming and grounding background voice therapy. We will miss you more than you will ever know. Thank you!' one fan wrote. Another said, 'It was a walk down memory lane tonight. So many faces that we've loved over the years. Johnny Ruffo made me cry. It will be hard to say goodbye to Irene. Thank you Lynne for the years and years of wonderful memories.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Earlier this month, the reality of Irene's departure was outlined to viewers. 'After over three decades as the Bay's tough-talking, big-hearted battler, Irene's gripping final storyline is now in motion, and it will have all of Australia talking,' an official release said. McGranger, 72, was instrumental in determining how her much-loved character would leave the series. She told PerthNow earlier this year, the story is 'very pertinent, and very important, and I am really very proud of it'. The former comedian revealed to the Women's Weekly this month that the life-changing role resulted in her husband Paul becoming a stay-at-home dad. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. 'He would do the reading. Take her to ballet, to netball. He loved it. I don't know how parents cope with young children when they're both working,' she said. 'Invariably someone's just earning money to pay for childcare, so we were very blessed for Paul to bring her up through her school years.' Arguably going out at her peak, McGranger is nominated for both a Silver and Gold Logie at this year's 65th TV Week Logie Awards held on August 3. Leave your personal message to Irene at
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm not raising an iPad kid & I'm still called selfish for letting him run in restaurants & stand on tables making noise
Read on for our top tips on dealing with toddlers NOT KIDDING I'm not raising an iPad kid & I'm still called selfish for letting him run in restaurants & stand on tables making noise Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM has been slammed after sharing how difficult it is not raising an iPad kid. Irene took to social media to show the reality of taking a toddler out to a restaurant but it seemed many lacked sympathy for the mum. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Irene was trying her hardest nt to raise an iPad kid Credit: Tiktok/@irene_arr 2 But she was slammed for letting her kid run around Credit: Tiktok/@irene_arr The term 'iPad kids' means young children who seemingly can't function or behave without being put in front of a screen. Many child experts have also discussed the dangers of relying on screens to keep kids entertained. It has also been linked to higher anxiety, depression symptoms, lower quality of life and lower psychological well-being in children, which could in turn, make them poorly behaved. But Irene was trying her best to make sure her son didn't turn into one. Unlike many parents, the mum refused to give her toddler an iPad while she and her partner were dining out to keep him entertained. She said: "Fighting for our lives trying not to raise an iPad kid. "Absolutely feral." In the short video, she shared what her son got up to while in the restaurant. He could be seen running around on top of their table until their food came. Once it did, she put him in the high chair where he began to grab items to chuck on the floor. Watch the moment mum returns to her toddler son after leaving him for a minute and find he's EATEN her dad's ASHES Despite the mum trying to keep her son away from technology, she was still slammed online. The video shared to her TikTok page @irene_arr went viral with over 2 million views. Many said she was selfish for letting her kid run around on the table instead of giving him other ways to keep entertained. One person wrote: "The kids standing on the table and you aren't doing nothing about it I'm going to judge sorry, public place that's someone else's tables." Another commented: "It's fine not to have an iPad kid but don't let your kid walk all over the table. Can you teach him to sit down normally?" Tips for Dealing with Toddlers IF you're struggling to control your toddler, here's ten tips that you need to know... Stay Calm and Patient Take deep breaths and maintain a calm demeanor. Patience is key; toddlers are still learning to navigate their emotions and behaviors. Set Clear Boundaries Establish consistent rules and explain them in simple terms. Be firm but gentle in enforcing boundaries. Offer Choices Give your toddler options to foster independence. For example, let them choose between two outfits or snacks. Use Positive Reinforcement Praise good behavior and offer small rewards. Acknowledge their efforts and achievements to encourage repetition of positive actions. Create a Routine Structure and predictability help toddlers feel secure. Maintain regular meal times, nap times, and bedtime routines. Stay Engaged Spend quality time interacting with your toddler. Read, play, and explore activities together to strengthen your bond. Be a Role Model Demonstrate the behavior you expect from your toddler. Use polite language, share, and show empathy in your interactions. Encourage Communication Help your toddler express their feelings with words. Teach them simple phrases to communicate needs and emotions. Redirect Attention When faced with undesirable behavior, distract and redirect their focus. Introduce a new activity or toy to shift attention away from the issue. Ensure Safety Child-proof your home to prevent accidents. Supervise your toddler closely to keep them safe while exploring. "If you can't parent your child, don't take him out in public. It's rude to the server, the staff and everyone at the establishment. It's not their job to clean up after your toddler walking on the tables is unacceptable," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "The real problem is when you can't control your kids when they aren't iPad kids it's okay to have an iPad don't gotta have it all the time but super annoying your kids screaming in restaurant and you can't control them." "People judge when kids are loud and playing but will judge when they have a screen you can't win either way,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I just know every other table in there had their dinner ruined."
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm not raising an iPad kid & I'm still called selfish for letting him run in restaurants & stand on tables making noise
A MUM has been slammed after sharing how difficult it is not raising an iPad kid. Irene took to social media to show the reality of taking a toddler out to a restaurant but it seemed many lacked sympathy for the mum. The term ' iPad kids' means young children who seemingly can't function or behave without being put in front of a screen. Many child experts have also discussed the dangers of relying on screens to keep kids entertained. It has also been linked to higher anxiety, depression symptoms, lower quality of life and lower psychological well-being in children, which could in turn, make them poorly behaved. But Irene was trying her best to make sure her son didn't turn into one. Unlike many parents, the mum refused to give her toddler an iPad while she and her partner were dining out to keep him entertained. She said: "Fighting for our lives trying not to raise an iPad kid. "Absolutely feral." In the short video, she shared what her son got up to while in the restaurant. He could be seen running around on top of their table until their food came. Once it did, she put him in the high chair where he began to grab items to chuck on the floor. Watch the moment mum returns to her toddler son after leaving him for a minute and find he's EATEN her dad's ASHES Despite the mum trying to keep her son away from technology, she was still slammed online. The video shared to her TikTok page @ irene_arr went viral with over 2 million views. Many said she was selfish for letting her kid run around on the table instead of giving him other ways to keep entertained. One person wrote: "The kids standing on the table and you aren't doing nothing about it I'm going to judge sorry, public place that's someone else's tables." Another commented: "It's fine not to have an iPad kid but don't let your kid walk all over the table. Can you teach him to sit down normally?" Tips for Dealing with Toddlers IF you're struggling to control your toddler, here's ten tips that you need to know... Stay Calm and Patient Take deep breaths and maintain a calm demeanor. Patience is key; toddlers are still learning to navigate their emotions and behaviors. Set Clear Boundaries Establish consistent rules and explain them in simple terms. Be firm but gentle in enforcing boundaries. Offer Choices Give your toddler options to foster independence. For example, let them choose between two outfits or snacks. Use Positive Reinforcement Praise good behavior and offer small rewards. Acknowledge their efforts and achievements to encourage repetition of positive actions. Create a Routine Structure and predictability help toddlers feel secure. Maintain regular meal times, nap times, and bedtime routines. Stay Engaged Spend quality time interacting with your toddler. Read, play, and explore activities together to strengthen your bond. Be a Role Model Demonstrate the behavior you expect from your toddler. Use polite language, share, and show empathy in your interactions. Encourage Communication Help your toddler express their feelings with words. Teach them simple phrases to communicate needs and emotions. Redirect Attention When faced with undesirable behavior, distract and redirect their focus. Introduce a new activity or toy to shift attention away from the issue. Ensure Safety Child-proof your home to prevent accidents. Supervise your toddler closely to keep them safe while exploring. "If you can't parent your child, don't take him out in public. It's rude to the server, the staff and everyone at the establishment. It's not their job to clean up after your toddler walking on the tables is unacceptable," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "The real problem is when you can't control your kids when they aren't iPad kids it's okay to have an iPad don't gotta have it all the time but super annoying your kids screaming in restaurant and you can't control them." "People judge when kids are loud and playing but will judge when they have a screen you can't win either way,' claimed a fifth
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm not raising an iPad kid & I'm still called selfish for letting him run in restaurants & stand on tables making noise
A MUM has been slammed after sharing how difficult it is not raising an iPad kid. Irene took to social media to show the reality of taking a toddler out to a restaurant but it seemed many lacked sympathy for the Advertisement 2 Irene was trying her hardest nt to raise an iPad kid Credit: Tiktok/@irene_arr 2 But she was slammed for letting her kid run around Credit: Tiktok/@irene_arr The term 'iPad kids' means young Many child experts have also discussed the dangers of relying on screens to keep kids entertained. It has also been linked to higher anxiety, depression symptoms, lower quality of life and lower psychological well-being in children, which could in turn, make them poorly behaved. But Irene was trying her best to make sure her son didn't turn into one. Advertisement READ MORE ON PARENTING Unlike many parents, the mum refused to give her toddler an iPad while she and her partner were dining out to keep him entertained. She said: "Fighting for our lives trying not to raise an "Absolutely feral." In the short video, she shared what her son got up to while in the restaurant. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive He could be seen running around on top of their table until their food came. Once it did, she put him in the high chair where he began to grab items to chuck on the floor. Watch the moment mum returns to her toddler son after leaving him for a minute and find he's EATEN her dad's ASHES Despite the mum trying to keep her son away from technology , she was still slammed online. The video shared to her TikTok page @ Advertisement Many said she was selfish for letting her kid run around on the table instead of giving him other ways to keep entertained. One person wrote: "The kids standing on the table and you aren't doing nothing about it I'm going to judge sorry, public place that's someone else's tables." Another commented: "It's fine not to have an iPad kid but don't let your kid walk all over the table. Can you teach him to sit down normally?" Tips for Dealing with Toddlers IF you're struggling to control your toddler, here's ten tips that you need to know... Stay Calm and Patient Take deep breaths and maintain a calm demeanor. Patience is key; toddlers are still learning to navigate their emotions and behaviors. Set Clear Boundaries Establish consistent rules and explain them in simple terms. Be firm but gentle in enforcing boundaries. Offer Choices Give your toddler options to foster independence. For example, let them choose between two outfits or snacks. Use Positive Reinforcement Praise good behavior and offer small rewards. Acknowledge their efforts and achievements to encourage repetition of positive actions. Create a Routine Structure and predictability help toddlers feel secure. Maintain regular meal times, nap times, and bedtime routines. Stay Engaged Spend quality time interacting with your toddler. Read, play, and explore activities together to strengthen your bond. Be a Role Model Demonstrate the behavior you expect from your toddler. Use polite language, share, and show empathy in your interactions. Encourage Communication Help your toddler express their feelings with words. Teach them simple phrases to communicate needs and emotions. Redirect Attention When faced with undesirable behavior, distract and redirect their focus. Introduce a new activity or toy to shift attention away from the issue. Ensure Safety Child-proof your home to prevent accidents. Supervise your toddler closely to keep them safe while exploring. "If you can't parent your child, don't take him out in public. It's rude to the server, the staff and everyone at the establishment. It's not their job to clean up after your toddler walking on the tables is unacceptable," penned a third. Advertisement Meanwhile a fourth said: "The real problem is when you can't control your kids when they aren't iPad kids it's okay to have an iPad don't gotta have it all the time but super annoying your kids screaming in restaurant and you can't control them." "People judge when kids are loud and playing but will judge when they have a screen you can't win either way,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "I just know every other table in there had their dinner ruined."
Politico
2 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Stop the rain
Good Tuesday morning! I hope you're dry. I've seen the state get slammed with some big, wet storms before. I was there for Sandy and Irene. Now I live far away, but the flooding from yesterday's storms brought back memories. The New Jersey Turnpike became the New Jersey Waterway. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the evening. As of the time I put this newsletter to bed late last night, I had not seen reports of deaths from the flooding. Hopefully, it stayed that way. 'When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground's natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice,' DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette tweeted. 'When 16% of your State lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency.' FEEDBACK? Reach me at mfriedman@ WHERE'S MURPHY — In Berkeley Heights at 10 a.m. to tour storm damage, then Newark at 11 a.m. for a Greenway groundbreaking ceremony QUOTE OF THE DAY: 'How would you like to die?' — TV host and Republican activist Alex Zdan to GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli, who answered 'peacefully.' HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Raj Mukherji, Michael Shapiro, Tom Bonier WHAT TRENTON MADE KABIR MOSS — ''Overwhelming outpouring of love' for N.J. political aide who died Tuesday,' by NJ Advance Media's Steve Strunsky: 'Kabir Moss's widow, Chelsea Mullin Smith, said the popular and New Jersey Democratic political operative was, 'incredibly masculine but also the sweetest person you could ever meet.' It was one of several descriptions of Moss as embodying traits that seemed particularly disparate in the world of politics, given by loved ones during a memorial service on Monday in Newark, where he died suddenly last week at age 37. Before more than 250 mourners gathered in the Chase Room at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, family, friends, elected officials, and college teammates described Moss as sincere but realistic; competitive yet compassionate; successful but not cravenly ambitious. As a legislative aide in Trenton, Moss stood out not just because of his 6-foot 4-inch frame, but for his belief in and commitment to the progressive policies he worked to advance, said the lawmakers he worked for. Smith, from whom Moss was separated after five years of marriage, read the Maya Angelou poem, 'When Great Trees Fall.' Newark and Essex County authorities are not investigating Moss's death, and his family did not disclose the cause. 'We will never make sense of this tragedy,' his brother and only sibling, Gabriel Moss, told the gathering.' SCI HIRES SECOND CONSECUTIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH BEER-RELATED NAME — 'NJ top watchdog agency finally has new leader, months after its CEO lasted just 4 days,' by The Asbury Park Press' Mike Davis: 'The state's top watchdog agency appointed a federal prosecutor as its next executive director more than seven months after an Asbury Park Press report detailing its last chief executive's dual residency and second full-time, out-of-state job prompted her swift resignation. Bruce P. Keller will take over as executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation on July 15, after serving in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey since 2015. Former U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger named Keller as special counsel to the front office in March 2022 after seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the office's criminal and special prosecutions divisions. Keller replaces Tiffany Williams Brewer, the commission's former chair who was appointed its chief executive officer in January. She resigned after four days on the job following a Press report that she declared a Maryland home as her primary residence on mortgage documents, voted in New Jersey and taught a full course load as an assistant professor at Howard University in Washington.' BRIEF BEGINS WITH 'I'M JAWN MORGAN' — 'Trial lawyers back up Norcross in appeal of dismissal,' by New Jersey Globe's David Wildstein: 'Saying the state's prosecution of Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III represents a dangerous assault on zealous lawyering and constitutionally protected legal conduct, the New Jersey State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers has filed an amicus brief asking the appellate division to uphold the dismissal of criminal charges against two attorneys who were Norcross' co-defendants. Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw dismissed a racketeering indictment in February, and the New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is appealing the ruling. 'If the Attorney General could transform routine lawyering into criminal charges with no notice, effectively on a whim, because the lawyer's client or the lawyer's brother is out of favor with the prosecutor, then the rule of law will suffer for the same reasons Attorney General Platkin has voiced regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump,' the brief noted.' WAHTF? — 'NJ's officials must use mansion tax to restore affordable housing funds now,' by Edward Betha and Staci Berger for USA TODAY: 'New Jersey has taken a meaningful step by increasing taxes on luxury real estate transactions, but by failing to dedicate that revenue to affordable homes, state leaders have missed a critical opportunity to address one of our biggest challenges. The state's newly expanded mansion tax will generate more than $300 million a year from home sales over $1 million, with higher fees for more expensive properties. … The problem: none of that new revenue is being directed to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or AHTF, New Jersey's only dedicated source of funding for affordable homes. Even worse, this year's budget raids the Trust Fund itself, diverting millions away from its legally intended purpose. That means fewer resources to build the affordable homes our communities desperately need, at a time when we are already facing a shortfall of nearly 290,000 homes for lower-income residents.' DUE TO BUDGET CUTS, NOAA CAN'T SAVE YOU — Murphy administration makes major changes to controversial sea-level rise rule, by POLITICO's Ry Rivard: In a concession to coastal mayors and developers, Gov. Phil Murphy's administration is making major changes to the sprawling rule package it proposed a year ago to protect New Jersey communities from sea-level rise. The Department of Environmental Protection on Monday said it is overhauling those rules before they take effect. Now, instead of preparing the state's 130 miles of coastline for 5 feet of sea-level rise, the rules will only require developers to plan for 4 feet. The changes come in part because local officials and the Murphy administration seem willing to gamble that the worst climate change projections won't come to pass. 'We are hearing from our coastal communities that they are comfortable with a higher level of risk,' DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told reporters in a Monday morning virtual briefing. MAYBE THEY'RE JUST LIKE MY MOTHER — 'Amended NJ flood rules plan leaves environmentalists, business groups unsatisfied,' by New Jersey Monitor's Nikita Birukov: 'Business groups and shore residents had chaffed at the five-foot provision, arguing it would raise the price of construction in an already expensive state based on a scenario that modeling said had only a 17% chance of occurring. The amended proposal's reduction did little to assuage those concerns. 'They really have not addressed the serious concerns and the underlying problems with this rule. It seems to be more window dressing and still not based on the latest science,' said Ray Cantor, deputy chief government affairs officer for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association.' BIDDING ADEW — Justin Dews is leaving as chair of the governor's Clemency Advisory Board. The Murphy administration adviser, who was recently named to a leadership post in the Mikie Sherrill campaign for governor, will be replaced by Bishop Joshua Rodriguez. Gov. Phil Murphy said Dews has 'served as an invaluable leader, guiding its work with dedication and vision.' Murphy started the board in 2024 to review clemency applications and advise him on actions to take. At the end of last year, Murphy issued 33 pardons and commuted three sentences in what was expected to be the first in a wave of clemency actions before he leaves office next year. Dews said he is leaving 'out of an abundance of caution' to shield the board from perceived political conflicts. He noted that the board recommended, and Murphy granted, more pardons and commutations than all his predecessors in the last 30 years combined. 'This is a remarkable achievement that is the result of a process guided by fairness, not favor,' Dews said in a statement. 'The fact that the Board has operated apolitically is a point of pride and essential to its credibility and integrity.' Rodriguez, a Jersey City church leader, said leading the clemency board 'is both a solemn responsibility and a sacred opportunity — to advance justice, extend mercy, and help restore lives.' — Dustin Racioppi —'Where do New Jersey's lawsuits against Trump administration actions stand?' TRUMP ERA WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET OUT THEIR CHECKBOOKS TO ATTEND A PRICEY SHINDIG AT A WATERFRONT MANSION — 'Obama's blunt message for Democrats: 'Toughen up',' by CNN's Arlette Sanchez: 'Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald Trump to 'stand up for the things that you think are right.' 'I think it's going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions. And it's going to require Democrats to just toughen up,' Obama said at the fundraiser, according to excerpts of his remarks exclusively obtained by CNN. 'You know, don't tell me you're a Democrat, but you're kind of disappointed right now, so you're not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,' he said. 'Don't say that you care deeply about free speech and then you're quiet. No, you stand up for free speech when it's hard. When somebody says something that you don't like, but you still say, 'You know what, that person has the right to speak.' … What's needed now is courage.'' HE IS THE CHAMPION, MY FRIENDS — 'Trump claims to have won another golf championship, his fifth this year, at his New Jersey club,' by The Palm Beach Post's Tom D'Angelo: 'The end of the golf season in South Florida does not mean the end of Donald Trump's claims on the course. The President has shifted his golf game from Trump International West Palm Beach to his course in Bedminster, N.J. But the change in scenery apparently has not slowed down the 79-year-old when it comes to declaring himself a champion. Trump boasted on his Truth Social website on Sunday, July 13, that he won the member-member championship at Bedminster with partner Tommy Urciuoli. … Trump has worked diligently on his golf game since starting his second term. In the first 10 weeks since the Jan. 20 inauguration, Trump had at least eight golf outings to his courses in Palm Beach County, Florida.' —'She and her family made military history. Then DEI became a 4-letter word' — 'Trio of House Dems press colleagues to support GOP-led crypto bill' —'24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants' LOCAL JCBOE — Jersey City lawmaker seeks to make school board mostly appointed, by POLITICO's Matt Friedman: Jersey City's school board, which has made headlines for dysfunction, would be mostly appointed instead of entirely elected under a new state proposal. State Sen. Raj Mukherji, a Democrat from Jersey City, in late June introduced legislation that would have voters elect one-third of the board members in New Jersey's third-largest school district. The mayor and City Council would each appoint a third of the members. 'This is in response to constituent concerns about the school budget and discord at our school board, and just the lack of collaboration between the public schools and the municipal government in managing the budget. Property taxpayers have shouldered that burden,' Mukherji said in a phone interview. The proposal, NJ S4686 (24R), would be phased in over three years and comes as Jersey City's school board struggles with a $1 billion budget following major cuts to its state aid. The board has also seen infighting, with recent jockeying over its leadership positions and staff controversies. While the legislation is aimed at Jersey City, it would also apply to Newark as written. GOIN' DOWN TO SOUTH SEASIDE PARK GONNA MERGE WITH FRIENDS OF MINE — 'South Seaside Park residents can leave Berkeley, but does Seaside Park want them?,' by The Asbury Park Press' Jean Mikle: 'Seaside Park must undertake a 'thorough review process' before any decision is made about a potential merger between the borough and the adjacent South Seaside Park neighborhood, Mayor John A. Peterson Jr. said. The mayor made his remarks in the wake of a unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court decision July 10 that said South Seaside Park — a 10-block section of the barrier island — can secede from Berkeley Township and join Seaside Park. … Peterson said Seaside Park's Borough Council has not yet had a chance to thoroughly review the Supreme Court decision, which found that rejecting South Seaside Park residents' secession petition would be 'detrimental to the economic and social well-being' of the neighborhood's residents. Peterson said he anticipates the borough will rely on professionals to determine the potential costs, as well as the benefits, of a merger with South Seaside. Seaside Park had a population of 1,436 according to 2020 U.S. Census data, with recent population estimates at about 1,500. South Seaside Park has about 500 residents.' CLIFTON — 'Scouts respond with good deed after North Jersey councilman had leg amputated,' by The Record's Matt Fagan: 'There's never been a doubt in Robin Gibson's mind that the city lives up to its slogan. The wife of city Councilman Bill Gibson said Clifton is, indeed, 'The City That Cares.' Her belief was further cemented by a good deed from a group of Troop 21 Scouts of St. Philip the Apostle Church. When the Scouts heard that the councilman was rushed to the hospital and had to have his leg amputated due to an infection last month, they quickly stepped forward and installed an access ramp to his home.' —'Mystery deepens on illegal Lakewood apartments. Ocean County fire marshal weighs in' —'[Howell] police officer fired last year following guilty plea in sex sting' —'Future of N.J.'s 'evil clown' sign in question after court ruling' —'Bridge replacement will help Jersey Shore drivers, but the massive project is likely years away' R.I.P. — 'Bob McLeod, Ex-Mayor And Judge Who Ran Against Pallone, Dies At 78' —"Tom Bianco elected Gloucester county commissioner' EVERYTHING ELSE THE BIRD SURVEILLANCE STATE — 'Did you know there are listening devices in the Meadowlands? Here's what they pick up,' by The Record's Roxxanne Boychuk: 'Over the course of any given year, more than 200 bird species live just west of Manhattan's spires in the Hackensack Meadowlands. Scientists have known that for a while, with the Meadowlands serving as a key stopover along the Atlantic flyway during spring and fall migration seasons. But now, using new technology, they are learning a lot more about bird behaviors among those different species hiding out in the Meadowlands. With the use of autonomous recording units, or ARUs, scientists can listen to bird frequencies to determine their behaviors, said Michael Turso, a wildlife biologist at the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute.' UMBRELLADEMIC — 'Flying beach umbrella injured N.J. woman at swim club, lawsuit says,' by NJ Advance Medai's Anthony G. Attrino: 'A Bergen County woman has filed a lawsuit against a local swim club, alleging she was struck and seriously injured by a flying beach umbrella near the pool. The 29-year-old Maywood woman states in court papers she was injured May 27, 2023, at the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club, a private business located in the 100 block of Route 17 South. 'She was seriously and permanently injured by a flying umbrella, which was picked up by a wind gust,' states the suit.' —'NJ Transit bus driver charged in crash that seriously injured North Jersey police officer' —''The Office' reunion event is coming to North Jersey. What to expect at the convention' —'I went to the FIFA Club World Cup. What could go wrong at 2026 FIFA World Cup | Opinion'
