Meet Local resident Rachel M. Vergari*, CLF, ChFC, CLU, CASL, LUTCF, CLTC Sr. Financial Advisor & Owner of GoodStreet Financial LLC **

Rachel M. Vergari*, CLF, ChFC, CLU, CASL, LUTCF, CLTC Financial Advisor, GoodStreet Financial LLC** 3 Pheasant Run

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Born and raised in Massachusetts, Rachel went directly into the Financial Services Industry upon graduating college from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Finance. After working multiple jobs and putting herself through college, she settled on a career in finance in Providence Rhode Island. Just six months later she followed love and … Continued

Giovanni da Verrazzano, the First European to Explore New Jersey

A drawn picture of Giovanni da Verrazzano in very old style

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By, Surabhi Ashok Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer under the crown of France’s King Francis I, made his way up the east coast of North America in 1524. He particularly explored New Jersey aboard the ship Delfina.  Verrazzano first ventured into exploration when he traveled to Egypt and Syria. Soon after, he got into … Continued

What’s Your Style?



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There have been 999 billion parenting books written over the past decade alone. OK, that may be a slight exaggeration, but the act of parenting is a complex one that often leaves fully capable adults desperately seeking external guidance. The truth is this: There are no easy answers to the many questions that accompany parenting. … Continued

MARTY’S PLACE SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY ANNOUNCES HOWL-O-WEEN FAMILY FEST ON OCTOBER 21

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Canine Costume and Pie Eating Contests, a Leisurely Walk, Hayrides, Live Music, Games, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Vendors and more will Highlight the Dog-Friendly Festival Dogs and dog lovers are invited to Marty’s Place’s Howl-O-Ween Family Fest, a dog- and family-friendly fall festival to benefit the sanctuary’s senior dogs. Adults and children are invited to … Continued

A Young Entrepreneurs Vision Coops Cones

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By Pam Teel Twenty-two-year-old Cooper Corrao had a brainstorm of an idea one day when he and his family went out for dinner. His father and sister wanted to go out for dessert afterwards and get some ice cream. Cooper was too full, but wouldn’t have minded just having the ice cream cone without the … Continued

Pink Ribbon History

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The pink ribbon has become a wellknown symbol for breast cancer awareness and support. But how did ribbons become silent declarations of support?Why pink?Here’s the scoop. Ribbons as Symbols Ribbons first became a tool to bring awareness and support to a cause in 1979 -when the wife of one of the prisoners of the Iran … Continued

The Haunted History of Halloween



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The spookiest holiday of the year is fast approaching, and residents all over are picking out costumes, rehearsing shouts of “Trick or treat!”, and daydreaming about heir favorite Halloween candy (Twix is the right answer). You may be familiar with the concept of All Hallows Eve, which was celebrated the night before the November 1st … Continued

Advice For Seniors



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By, Paul Echavarria A Remodeling Project Made For Safety Tub cut designs are walk-in shower and bathtub models that help promote safety for everyone, especially those that would otherwise have difficulty getting in and out of a bathtub. They eliminate the need to lift your leg to step into the bath. Instead, homeowners can open … Continued

I Remember Dad:

An older man in a chair, contemplating the true-life heart of this column.

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At 70, A Reflection of My Father’s Kind Spirit By Richard Mabey Jr. I am writing this column on the twelfth of August. It is Saturday morning. I’m writing this article as though I am writing a letter to a friend. For, in reality, that really is what I am doing. Over the years of … Continued