Council appoints ex-Belmar mayor as acting business administrator – Star News Group

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4 January 2025

Council appoints ex-Belmar mayor as acting business administrator – Star News Group

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BRADLEY BEACH — The newly installed Bradley Beach mayor and council promptly appointed ex-Belmar mayor Matthew Doherty as acting business administrator at their New Year’s Day reorganization meeting.

Prior to voting on a resolution that appointed Doherty, a Belmar resident, the council unanimously voted to terminate former councilwoman-turned-administrator Meredith DeMarco by resolution. The language in the resolution clearly explained that DeMarco’s appointment by former mayor Larry Fox was viewed as controversial by current Mayor Al Gubitosi and members of the council.

“Mayor Fox unilaterally issued an employment agreement to Meredith DeMarco, as acting business administrator… for 90 day appointments which was not ratified by the then-Governing Body,” the resolution states.

The resolution terminating DeMarco from the position lists five reasons justifying the termination of the former administrator, ultimately declaring her appointments by the former mayor as “null and void.”

The terminating resolution disputes Fox’s “statutory authority” to make a recurring appointment. Additionally, the resolution states that Fox’s most recent 90 day appointment of DeMarco came on Dec. 23, 2024 and that her position was terminated in conjunction with Fox’s term.

According to the resolution appointing Doherty, he will be paid a salary based on the annual rate of $150,000 prorated for his term of employment. The ex-Belmar mayor has been appointed in the same capacity as DeMarco, not to exceed 90 days unless reappointed by the mayor and council. His term will expire on March 31.

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RCE Associate Director Kathleen Howell Recognized with Rutgers Gateway Award : Newsroom

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RCE Associate Director Kathleen Howell Recognized with Rutgers Gateway Award : Newsroom

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RCE Associate Director Kathleen Howell. Courtesy of Rutgers University.

Kathleen Howell, associate director, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, was one of more than 40 employees honored with Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards in December at the Rutgers Club. The awards recognized both individuals and teams for their service to students and employees, for their role in cultivating a beloved community, for making a lasting difference beyond the university’s borders and for excellence in their work.

Howell was recognized with a Rutgers Gateway Award, which recognizes staff, faculty or a team of employees who go to exceptional lengths to remove barriers to build a more positive work environment, improve employee engagement and morale and create operational efficiencies through forward-thinking process improvements.

Since taking on her leadership role with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) in 2015, Howell was celebrated her efforts that “have positively shaped tens of thousands of New Jerseyans’ experience with Rutgers in their own communities.”

Well regarded for her compassion and ability to understand the complexities shaping people’s lives, Howell addresses all matters amicably. She has strengthened RCE programming by building strong academic/community partnerships, a remarkable volunteer base, and a growing number of engaged faculty and staff, while fostering collaboration between all three to best meet the needs of underserved communities across New Jersey.

Howell’s Rutgers Gateway Award, under the Service to Employees category, honor recipients who recognize the value of a diverse workforce and encourage cross-departmental teamwork to address shared challenges and improve workplace culture.

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$2.7M+ to Support NJ Clean Energy Startups with Demo Projects

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4 January 2025

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$2.7M+ to Support NJ Clean Energy Startups with Demo Projects

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The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding to 11 New Jersey startups under Round Two of the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program. The funding will support pilot demonstration projects from startup companies creating technologies that mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

“The innovative ideas of New Jersey entrepreneurs are essential to helping the state achieve its clean energy goals,” said CSIT Executive Director Judith Sheft. “Awardees under Round Two of the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Program are developing technologies that will address the carbon footprint of concrete, divert packaging waste from landfills, and the infrastructure needed to support the transition to electric vehicles, exemplifying New Jersey’s standing as a hub of innovation.”

According to New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “New Jersey’s startup companies are at the forefront of creative and transformative technologies that will move New Jersey closer to its goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2035.”

In 2023, the NJEDA awarded more than $3.6 million to 14 startup companies under Round One of the pilot program. Combined, both rounds have awarded over $5 million to support demonstration projects conducted by innovative New Jersey companies, accelerating the commercialization and deployment of clean energy technologies.

“Congratulations to the 11 grant awardees of the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program,” said CSIT Chair and BioNJ President and CEO Debbie Hart. “CSIT is proud to support innovative startups that are advancing clean tech breakthroughs that have the potential and promise to become environment-altering, commercially viable solutions — a testament to the extraordinary innovation emerging from New Jersey.”

Funding for Round 2 of the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Program is provided through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NJEDA and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to support early-stage, New Jersey-based clean tech companies.

“The NJBPU is excited to partner with our sister state agencies to support New Jersey-based clean energy start-ups through the Clean Tech Pilot Demonstration Grant Program,” said NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “The Clean Tech Pilot Programs build on New Jersey’s long history of innovation by helping develop and deploy new technologies that can play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change, benefiting us all in the future.”

A full list of awardees can be found below:

AIVacua LLC (Somerset County): Demonstrating an innovative spray flash distillation technology to be an integrated part of a cost-effective and scalable solution for use in water treatment.
Amatec Inc. (Essex County): Created an alternative material to cementitious concrete: high-density gypsum (HDG) concrete, which enables the company to eliminate the culprit behind concrete’s enormous carbon footprint.
Bezwada Biomedical (Somerset County): Demonstrating and testing the innovation of proprietary biodegradable polyurethanes developed by the company for use in packaging and consumer product applications to avoid greenhouse gas emissions by diverting the waste from landfills.
Cecilia Energy, Inc. (Essex County): Demonstrating a modular, microwave-based system that upcycles plastic waste into hydrogen and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), addressing plastic waste management.
Coulomb Technology, Inc. (Somerset County): Demonstrating a 5Ah zinc-ion battery for use in energy storage applications, which are safer, faster charging, and half the cost of incumbent Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries.
EV Edison (Hudson County): Achieved full proof of concept for a mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to deliver mobile EV charging to small, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, establishing EV charging sites “on-demand.”
InnoSepra LLC (Warren County): Demonstrating its biogas-upgrading technology at a wastewater treatment plant or landfill in New Jersey, which upgrades raw biogas to 92-98 percent purity methane.
NanoSepex Inc. (Middlesex County): Demonstrating innovative membrane technology and process for use in solvent recovery and recycling, biofuel refining, and treatment of aqueous waste streams containing low-concentration solvents and volatile organic compounds.
Pollux Technologies (Middlesex County): Developing a novel filter monitoring technology for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, which sends sensor data or post-processed soil parameters to a cloud server via a Wi-Fi or 5G cellular network with Internet of Things capability.
PureLi Inc. (Somerset County): Demonstrating an interfacial crystallization process with superior performance in extracting lithium from saline water sources compared to current commercial operations, improving the throughput by 60 to 80 times and doubling lithium selectivity.
PureNanoTech Inc. (Morris County): Demonstrating a next generation nanobubble technology designed to enhance wastewater treatment processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness.

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New Jersey Devils’ Last 3 Games Should Not Define the Rest of the Season – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

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4 January 2025

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New Jersey Devils’ Last 3 Games Should Not Define the Rest of the Season – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

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The New Jersey Devils have been on a hot streak this season. Before the holiday break, their record stood at 21-11-3. Coming back from the break, they have played in four games so far; they’ve only won one. As the NHL reaches the halfway point of the season, this three-game loss streak New Jersey is on should not define their performance for the rest of the season.

Devils’ Heavy Travel Period

After a three-day break for the holidays, the Devils had a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. They came out the gate swinging, defeating the visitors 4-2. After celebrating the high of the win, the Devils had to travel straight to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes once more this season. On the second half of a back-to-back, coming off the holiday break, the Devils were tired. They definitely played as if they were.

Carolina outshot them 41-23, which is not like the Devils at all. The Devils usually have more puck control than this. They usually take way more shots, not always finding the back of the net, but more shots nonetheless. When you compare the game the day prior, when they hosted the Hurricanes, the Devils outshot the visitors 31-23. They had better puck control and stronger defensive play when they were at home versus when they played the second game of the back-to-back.

Immediately after traveling to Carolina, the Devils had to head to California. With the loss weighing them down, the Devils had to get into a winning mindset for this West Coast road trip. Unfortunately, that mindset hasn’t hit them yet. Perhaps it’s the jet lag, but once again, the Devils looked tired out on the ice. Losing to both the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, the Devils had some good chances, but they were on the receiving end of some negative calls.

On Jan. 1 when they faced the Kings, Timo Meier‘s goal was disallowed due to goaltender interference. Stefan Noesen was in front of the Kings goalie, Darcy Kuemper, who got his stick between Noesen’s legs and was “unable” to get it back into proper goaltending position. Although this goal would not have let the Devils win, it would have changed the end result to make sure the Devils did not get shut out.

The Devils will be continuing on this West Coast road trip, facing off against the San Jose Sharks and finally the Seattle Kraken. The Devils had three days between the Kings game and the Sharks game. Hopefully, they have adjusted to the time zone and will be back in fighting shape.

Not the Devils’ First 3-Game Loss Streak

The Devils had a four-game loss streak back in October, falling to the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Islanders. Since then, the Devils have not hit a losing streak higher than two consecutive games. This three-game loss streak is not like the Devils’ performance this season. However, fans should not fret.

Even with the loss streak, the Devils are still in high standings in the Eastern Conference. They are just beneath the Capitals. Washington has 53 points while the Devils have 51. New Jersey is currently three points ahead of the next team, which is the Hurricanes. The standings can always fluctuate, but what matters is that the Devils are high up on the chart. They have a very strong chance of clinching a playoff spot with how they have been performing. This little slump is not going to slow them down.

Devils Need to Start Markstrom

Two of the Devils’ three consecutive losses had Jake Allen in the net. While not completely the goaltender’s fault, there is a clear reason why Jacob Markstrom is the starting goalie for the Devils.

Jacob Markstrom New Jersey Devils — Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

It is not fair to Markstrom to start every game. He definitely needs a break sometimes. However, he has a save percentage of .912 out of 28 games while Allen has .901 in 13 games. Allen’s last five games he has played have been losses, while Markstrom has not had a loss since Dec. 10 when the Toronto Maple Leafs beat him in overtime. It is clear that the Devils earn more wins when they start Markstrom.

Everyone Has Rough Patches

While fans might be feeling low with the Devils’ performance as of late, there is still hope. The team has been performing exceptionally well this season. Everyone hits some low points. Unfortunately, the Devils are currently in this low period. Just like in life, there are always highs and lows in hockey. Despite the low at this point, there has to be a high peak right around the corner.

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Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

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3 January 2025

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Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

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originally published: 01/03/2025

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Good Co., Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass throughout the next few weeks.

Kicking off Centenary Stage Company’s January Thaw Music Festival will be a performance from Good Co. on January 11, 2025 at 8:00pm. Seattle’s Good Co is the USA’s first Electro Swing band. Combining the sounds of 1920’s and 30’s jazz with the electronic music of today, Good Co, uses live horns, vintage samples, and funky beats to create a whole new type of dance party. Since 2013 Good Co has performed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe for music festivals, conventions, burlesque performances, and anywhere else they can sneak into.

Then, join Centenary Stage Company as Judy Carmichael takes to the stage on January 19 at 2:00pm. Grammy nominated pianist (and vocalist/radio host/humorist) Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride,” acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. Judy has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion, NPR’s Morning Edition, Entertainment Tonight, CBS’ Sunday Morning, CNN’s Business Unusual, Mornings With Margaret Throsby for the Australia Broadcast Corporation, Jo Soares in Brazil and the BBC’s Loose Ends, In Tune, Up All Night, Woman’s Hour and numerous other shows. She created/produces/hosts, Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired now in its 25 years on NPR stations across the country and podcasting on all platforms.

Following that will be TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach on January 26 at 2:00pm. TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. With training at the World’s top conservatories, TAKE3, created by violinist/vocalist Lindsay Deutsch (Yanni’s featured violin soloist), alongside cello and piano, are creating pop/rock/classical fusion music for their show, Where Rock Meets Bach. Whether they are rockin’ the Bach or are classically infusing the hits of The Beatles, Bieber or Coldplay, TAKE3 have performed for audiences at venues and events including Music in the Mountains, Redlands Bowl, OK Mozart Festival, Festival Mozaic, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, and Bear Valley Music Festival.

Finally, Gangstagrass will close out the Winter Thaw Festival on February 1 at 8:00pm. Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country and hip-hop music. These string pickers and MCs create a shared cultural space for dialogue and connection between folks that usually never intersect as Gangstagrass blends America’s rural and urban music traditions. Integrating banjo and fiddle with hip-hop beats and rapping may be something Gangstagrass does for the love of the music, but it has led them to face a history of racialized genres and deeply ingrained sense of cultural incompatibility.

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All Winter Thaw Music Festival performances will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ Ticket prices for the three concerts in January are $29.50 for adults and $15 for students of any age & children under 12. Gangstagrass tickets are $30.00 for all seats.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and special offers.

The 2024-25 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and grantors like the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Explore Warren, the House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown Medical Center Atlantic Health System, Heath Village, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Fulton Bank, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.

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Kings Shut Out Devils 3-0 in First Game of 2025 – The Hockey Writers – NHL News

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2 January 2025

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Kings Shut Out Devils 3-0 in First Game of 2025 – The Hockey Writers – NHL News

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On Jan. 1, only one game was played in the NHL. The Los Angeles Kings hosted the New Jersey Devils for the first game in 2025. It was the Kings who prevailed on home ice, beating the Devils in a 3-0 shutout win.

Game Recap

The first period was a slow start for each team. The only moments of note were Paul Cotter earning a minor penalty for hooking Quinton Byfield and Anze Kopitar getting his first penalty of the season for holding Luke Hughes. The Devils took 15 shots on net while the Kings took eight. The Devils had better puck control throughout the first, but neither team was able to score on their chances.

With 6:23 on the clock in the second period, the Kings opened the scoring between the two teams. Jacob Moverare passed to Jordan Spence, who sent the puck up toward the neutral zone. Andre Lee grabbed hold of the puck and was able to skate ahead of the two Devils who flanked him. He got up to the goal and shot it into the back of the net to score the first goal of his NHL career. Six minutes later, Timo Meier was able to tie things up for the Devils. Unfortunately for them, the goal was disqualified due to goaltender interference. With each team just earning another two-minute penalty, there was still 20 more minutes of work to be done; it was still anyone’s game.

Quinton Byfield Los Angeles Kings — Quinton Byfield, Los Angeles Kings (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Early into the third, the Devils went on their third power play of the night. Alex Turcotte was sent to the box after tripping L. Hughes. Once again, they were not able to benefit from the man advantage. Shortly after that, the Devils were able to get an extra man advantage. Cotter was sent to the box for roughing Brandt Clarke. In the middle of their man advantage, Byfield was called on his second penalty of the night for tripping Brett Pesce. With this call, it was time for some 4-on-4 hockey for a minute and 16 seconds. Despite a fantastic chance by the Kings towards the end of the 4-on-4, Jake Allen had other plans and made an excellent glove save. As the Devils’ 41 seconds of power play time came to an end, the Kings put another point up on the scoreboard. Mikey Anderson got ahold of the puck in the Devils zone and passed it up to the Kings zone where it was caught by Warren Foegle. Byfield shot up the ice towards the front of the net. Foegle passed to Byfield, who shot the puck and scored the second goal of the game for the Kings.

The Devils were already down two, so in an attempt to try and make a comeback, they pulled their goalie. The Kings were the only ones to benefit from this, though, scoring an empty net goal. L. Hughes whiffed a shot at the net, and Anderson was able to recover the missed shot. He passed to Foegle who in turn sent the puck over to Adrian Kempe. Kempe took a shot from the center of the ice and the puck hit its mark in the back of the empty goal. The Devils had another chance to make a comeback when Turcotte was sent to the box on a double minor for high-sticking Ondrej Palat. Despite this, it didn’t matter as the Devils were unable to score, even with a 6-on-4 advantage. The Kings reigned victorious in this Jan. 1 match.

Next Games

The Kings and the Devils each have a break and look to get back into fighting shape on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Devils look to break a three-game losing streak when they face off against the San Jose Sharks during this West Coast trip. The Kings look to keep up their momentum when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Devils Kick Off New Year in LA: A New Year’s Day Tilt Against the Kings

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Devils Kick Off New Year in LA: A New Year’s Day Tilt Against the Kings

The New Jersey Devils begin 2025 with a New Year’s Day showdown against the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. After a tough 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks the previous evening, the Devils are seeking to get back on track during the second game of their five-game road trip. New Jersey, which was playing some of its best hockey before the holiday break, has struggled to find its rhythm since returning to action.

Devils’ Key Players and Performance

Leading the charge for the Devils is Jesper Bratt, who has been outstanding this season with 33 assists and 47 points—both career highs. Alongside him, Jack Hughes is close behind with 46 points (15 goals and 31 assists), continuing to be a force on the ice. Captain Nico Hischier also stands out with a team-high 18 goals, and the Devils boast five players who have reached double digits in goals so far this season.

While the team has shown flashes of brilliance, their recent road trip has been rocky, losing their first two matchups. Goaltender Jake Allen, who is expected to start against the Kings, has a 5-6-1 record on the season, with a 2.89 goals-against average and .900 save percentage. New Jersey will need a strong performance from Allen to halt the skid and gain some momentum on the road.

Kings’ Recent Form and Leadership

The Kings, who are currently holding down the No. 2 spot in the Pacific Division behind the Vegas Golden Knights, are entering the game in solid form. They closed out 2024 with back-to-back victories over Edmonton (4-3 in overtime) and Philadelphia (5-4), adding to the momentum gained from a seven-game, 15-day road trip earlier in the month where they posted a 3-2-2 record.

Los Angeles is led by future Hall of Famer Anze Kopitar, who, at 37 years old, is still playing at an elite level. Kopitar leads the team with 27 assists and 39 points, showcasing his skill and leadership in his 19th NHL season. Adrian Kempe, with 17 goals, is the Kings’ top scorer, while goalies David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper have shared the crease. Kuemper has posted the stronger numbers on the season and may get the start against the Devils.

However, the Kings have been missing a major piece in defenseman Drew Doughty, who is recovering from a fractured ankle. While Doughty has begun skating again, he remains sidelined for now.

Who’s Hot

Devils: Forward Stefan Noesen has been on fire, already setting a career-high with 16 goals this season. Over the past seven games, he has notched three goals and two assists, continuing his strong campaign.
Kings: Quinton Byfield, the 22-year-old No. 2 overall pick from the 2020 NHL Draft, has been heating up with five goals and eight points in his last seven games. His two-goal, three-point performance, including an overtime winner against Edmonton, has showcased his growing confidence.

Injuries

Devils: The Devils are dealing with the absence of defenseman Nikita Hatakka, who is on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.
Kings: The Kings are missing forwards Trevor Moore (upper body) and Brendan Leipsic (lower body), along with defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle), who has been sidelined all season.

Previous Matchup

The Devils and Kings met earlier in the season on December 12 in New Jersey, where the Devils earned a 3-1 victory. In that game, Jack Hughes was the standout performer with three points, including a game-winning third-period goal. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom was solid, stopping 13 of 14 shots, including an important penalty shot from the Kings’ Alex Turcotte.

Game Notes

This is the second and final meeting between the Devils and Kings this season, and the only game to take place in California.
The Kings have been dominant at home, winning seven consecutive games. They boast a stellar 12-2-1 record at Crypto.com Arena, making them a tough opponent on their home ice.

As the Devils look to turn their road trip around and the Kings aim to maintain their strong standing in the Pacific Division, this New Year’s Day contest promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle. Will the Devils bounce back from their recent losses, or will the Kings extend their home dominance? Tune in to find out.

Ducks Defeat Devils 3-2 in Final Game of 2024 – The Hockey Writers – Anaheim Ducks

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Ducks Defeat Devils 3-2 in Final Game of 2024 – The Hockey Writers – Anaheim Ducks

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For the final game of 2024, the Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils faced off to ring in the new year. Although the Devils made an impressive comeback in the third period, it was the Ducks who would be victorious 3-2 on home ice.

Game Recap

At the halfway point, the action kicked off. Troy Terry kicked off the scoring for the Ducks. Ryan Strome received a pass from Frank Vatrano. Although the Devils tried to stop the puck from staying in the Ducks zone, Strome had other plans. He was able to get it across the wall and over to Terry. He was wide open in front of the net and was able to score the first goal of the night. Aside from the goal, the only other action was from penalties. The Ducks received three while the Devils only took one. Cutter Gauthier, Brett Leason, and Terry all saw two minutes in the box in the second half of the first period while only Brendan Dillon received a penalty for interference. The Devils took 15 shots on goal while the Ducks only took five. It was the Ducks shots that mattered more though, since they were able to actually score a goal in the first period.

Troy Terry Anaheim Ducks — Troy Terry, Anaheim Ducks (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

There were no goals scored in the second period, however, there were a handful of penalties taken. At 8:20, the Devils took two penalties while the Ducks took one. Nico Hischier took two penalties, one for hooking and one for holding, both against Alex Killorn. Kurtis MacDermid had to sit for one of the penalties, joining his teammate in the box. Killorn also took a penalty for elbowing Hischier. Surprisingly no goals were scored during these two minutes of 4-on-3 hockey. With the penalty killed, the Devils were back to being down a man after Jesper Bratt was called for tripping Strome. With less than two minutes left in the period, the Devils took another penalty after Curtis Lazar sent the puck over the glass and delayed the game. Ten penalty minutes earned and 17 total shots, with the Ducks taking 11 and the Devils six, there was still plenty of work to be done in the third period.

Just about four minutes into the third period, the Ducks were able to extend their lead. Brian Dumoulin took the puck away from the Devils zone. With a pass to Gauthier, he skated up the ice with Robby Fabbri. The pair only had Luke Hughes on them. Taking advantage of the 2-on-1, Gauthier passed the puck over to Fabbri through the legs of L. Hughes. Fabbri was able to take a shot and score the second of the night for the Ducks.

At 5:31, the Devils were finally able to get on the board. Jackson LaCombe was attempting to get the puck out of the Devils’ zone. Jonas Siegenthaler grabbed a hold of it before anyone on the Ducks was able to. He immediately took a shot and put the Devils on the board. Eight minutes later, the Devils tied it up. The Devils were able to get the puck out of the Ducks’ zone and make a breakaway towards the net. Stefan Noesen, Dougie Hamilton, and Timo Meier were passing back and forth to each other. With four Ducks on them, it made it difficult to score. Hamilton was able to find an opening and scored the second goal of the night for the Devils.

Immediately after the goal, some excitement broke out, earning each team another minor. Hischier was sent to the box again, this time for roughing Mason McTavish. McTavish also earned the same penalty after his reaction to Hischier. Although there was 4-on-4 hockey for two minutes, neither team was able to score. LaCombe received a pass from Vatrano at the blue line. He passed to Strome, who skated up to take a shot from the right faceoff circle, which found its mark at the back of the net. He was able to break the tie and put the Ducks in front to win their final game of the year.

Next Games

The Devils look to start 2025 on the right foot, facing off against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 1. The Ducks look to continue their win streak when they travel to Winnipeg to face off against the Jets on Jan. 2.

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The Newton Theatre presents Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer

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1 January 2025

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The Newton Theatre presents Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer

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originally published: 01/01/2025

(NEWTON, NJ) — Carl Palmer brings Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is not a tribute act – this is the real thing.

Created by Carl Palmer and his management, Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Palmer with his two bandmates, playing together along with Emerson and Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out 1992 Royal Albert Hall ELP show, with live on stage performances of Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band, Paul Bielatowicz on guitar and Simon Fitzpatrick on bass and chapman stick. All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic ELP show.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson’s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).

The band became prominent after performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970. In their first year, the group signed with E.G. Records (who distributed the band’s records through Island Records in the United Kingdom and Atlantic Records in North America) and released Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970) and Tarkus (1971), both of which reached the UK top five. The band’s success continued with Pictures at an Exhibition (1971), Trilogy (1972), and Brain Salad Surgery (1973, released on ELP’s own Manticore Records label). After a three-year break, Emerson, Lake & Palmer released Works Volume 1 (1977) and Works Volume 2 (1977). After Love Beach (1978), the group disbanded in 1979.

Tickets range from $49-$79 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, January 3rd at 10:00am. The Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, New Jersey.

The band members played in various solo and partial reunion combinations during the 1980s. In 1991, the original trio re-formed and released two more albums, Black Moon (1992) and In the Hot Seat (1994), and toured between 1992 and 1998. Their final performance occurred in 2010 at the High Voltage Festival in London to commemorate the band’s 40th anniversary. Emerson and Lake died in 2016, leaving Palmer as the only surviving band member.

In 2022, Palmer and his manager developed and launched the show initially as THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER show, again with the full cooperation and involvement of both the Keith Emerson and Greg Lake estates. The show has been re-branded for 2025 as AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER.

The Newton Theatre was founded in 1924. It is a beautifully restored 605 seat performing arts center in the heart of Sussex County, presenting diverse programming, including world-renowned music acts, comedians, family productions, holiday shows and much more.

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Previews for Plays Taking Place December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025

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This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025

originally published: 12/31/2024

Here are previews of plays taking place from December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Event Previews, Coming Soon.

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“ANNIE” returns to New York City for the First Time in a Decade (NEW YORK, NY) — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), Carolyn Rossi Copeland Productions, Inc. and Crossroads Live North America recently announced full casting for the limited engagement of iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE at The Theater at Madison Square Garden which runs from December 4, 2024 through January 5, 2025. This run marks the return of ANNIE to New York City for the first time in a decade.

Luna Stage’s “Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library” Gets A New 5 Week Run Off Broadway (NEW YORK, NY) — Congrats to Luna Stage! Due to critical acclaim and an incredible run of sold out performances at 59E59 Theaters, Luna Stage’s New York premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, is extending and moving to Off-Broadway’s WP Theater for a limited five-week engagement, December 10, 2024 – January 12, 2025.

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Playhouse 22 presents “American Son” – a Play that Raises Questions about Race, Parenting, and Justice (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Start off the new year with “American Son”, a drama by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Mimi B. Francis at Playhouse 22 that runs weekends from January 3-12, 2025. A play about an estranged bi-racial couple that must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.

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Next episode of “Gemstones” A Vivid Stage original series comes in January (SUMMIT, NJ) — Vivid Stage is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey. Coming up is the third episode of the original series, Gemstones, by Phoebe Farber. The series blends the best storytelling qualities of mainstage performances with the exhilarating fun of improv. Episode 4 runs Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm and Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00pm.

American Theater Group’s Monday Night Play Reading Series presents “Mother’s Day” by Pandora Scooter (RAHWAY, NJ) — American Theater Group (ATG) will present the premiere reading of Pandora Scooter’s new 2-person drama Mother’s Day as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on January 13, 2025 at Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The reading begins at 7:00pm.

George Street Playhouse presents “SMALL” (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — George Street Playhouse presents SMALL from January 14 through February 2, 2025. This is a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel’s Husband). From the racetrack to the stage, Robert Montano shares his extraordinary true story of resilience and reinvention through the highs and lows of an unconventional life.

North Star Theater Company presents “Little Women” at Dover Little Theatre in January (DOVER, NJ) — North Star Theater Company invites audiences to experience the enduring charm of Little Women by Kate Hamill, adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. This heartfelt and dynamic production will run for two weekends, January 17-19, 2025 and January 24–26, 2025, at Dover Little Theatre.

Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” (MANASQUAN, NJ) — Algonquin Arts Theatre presents its January musical, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown from January 18-26, 2025. Rediscover the magic of childhood with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and the rest of the gang. The musical brings to life the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of audiences for generations.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents “Mystic Pizza” – A New Musical based on the classic film (MILLBURN, NJ) — Paper Mill Playhouse presents Mystic Pizza – a new musical based on the 1988 movie which starred Julia Roberts – from January 29 through February 23, 2025. Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint.

Murder Mystery Co. presents “Till Death Do Us Part: Murder Mystery Dessert Theater” at Brookdale PAC (LINCROFT, NJ) — Brookdale Community College is set to host an unforgettable evening of mystery, mayhem, and merriment as the Murder Mystery Co. presents Till Death Do Us Part: Murder Mystery Dessert Theater on February 7, 2025 at 8:00pm. This thrilling event invites guests to indulge in delightful desserts, sip coffee or tea, and immerse themselves in an intriguing whodunnit.

NJPAC presents Insidious “The Further You Fear” Reimagined as an Immersive Stage Show (NEWARK, NJ) — One of the most successful horror film franchises of all time is being reimagined as an immersive theatrical stage experience. Insidious: The Further You Fear comes to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:30pm.

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Wednesday, January 08, 2025 @ 7:00pm
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99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Wednesday, January 08, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
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Thursday, January 09, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre

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