By Richard Mabey Jr. It is the morning of the seventh of October, as I write this essay. My sister and I printed our tribute book to our father’s 30 years, volunteer service as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170, a week ago. In that short time, we’ve already sold over 50 copies. Somewhere in … Continued
Chapter 2: The Squirrels Along the Old Morris Canal By Richard Mabey Jr. When I was a little boy, growing up in the old Mabey Homestead in Lincoln Park, I was very close to my paternal grandfather, Watson Mabey. We would often walk down Mabey Lane, hike the forest path and then rest upon the … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. At 72, I am becoming more and more acutely aware of how blessed my early childhood was. One of the most influential people of my early boyhood days was my great grandmother, Dora Mabey. Great Grandma Mabey was an incredible woman, one of the wisest individuals whom I have ever known … Continued
In May of 1960, I was completing Mrs. Kiick’s First Grade Class at Chapel Hill School. My sister, Patricia, was a year old. My great grandmother, Dora Mabey had passed away, a year ago. Great Grandma Mabey was our link to the past, to another time, another era. She was born on the fourteenth of … Continued
Millstone Township, New Jersey, March 13, 2026 – Millstone Township will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by hosting the George Washington Encampment on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The encampment will be held at the Baird Farmstead located at 24 Baird Road in Millstone Township. The … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. In moving to Central Florida, my mom thought for sure that we would be visiting Disney World at least once a month. After all, when we lived in Lincoln Park, we would fly down to Disney World every year. I don’t know what it is. Maybe that it was too close … Continued
By John Bazzurro Over the past several weeks, I have had two unfortunate situations that have arose in my practice that have prompted me to write this article concerning something called “umbrella coverage.” Despite its name, this type of insurance coverage has nothing to do with protection from weather events. As will be seen below, … Continued
Summer is more than a season. It is a shift in routine, a new set of priorities, and a fresh opportunity for businesses to connect with their audience. Whether you’re promoting family services, health and wellness, or home improvement, summer offers strong potential for timely, targeted advertising. CNJ+ Media provides a powerful platform to reach … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. At the age of 18, my father enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, during World War II. What inspired my father to sign up for the Air Corps, is in itself, an inspiring story. Dad’s older brother, Edward, was serving in the U. S. Navy, aboard a ship, not … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. On the sixth of September of 1997, my beloved father turned 70. The day before, I turned 44. Early September of 1997 brought a very endearing and heart moving moment to my life. For I began to see just how much the words of the Scout Law and the Scout Oath … Continued