Maureen Raisch is running for Monmouth County Surrogate

Maureen T. Raisch of Middletown is seeking the Republican nomination for Monmouth County Surrogate.

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Arnone Report, March 2 , 2021

By Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone

Happy March! We are just a few short weeks away from Spring.

I want to start my article this week expressing my fellow Commissioners and my strong opposition to the added components of the legalized marijuana bill that was voted through last week. The majority of New Jersey residents last fall voted in favor to legalize marijuana for use by adults at least 21 years of age. There is no question, nor debate, on the outcome of the ballot question.

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Ciattarelli demands Cuomo and Murphy emails regarding nursing homes

Blasts Murphy for his silence regarding sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo.

Jack Ciattarelli, the presumptive Republican nominee for governor of New Jersey, today demanded that Governor Phil Murphy release his communications with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding their policies forcing COVID-19 positive patients into nursing homes and blasted Murphy for his silence regarding the accusations of sexual harassment lodged against Cuomo.

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DiMaso will seek reelection

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso announced this morning that she is seeking a third term representing the 13th Legislative District in the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.

DiMaso touts a record of accomplishment, leadership and fiscal conservatism in her announcement. “Her record is witness to a public servant who takes action to serve the people of the district,” her campaign’s announcement declared.”

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Vicky Flynn is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Serena DiMaso

Victoria A Flynn, President of the Holmdel Board of Education, announced yesterday that she is seeking the Republican nomination for the LD 13 Assembly seat currently held by two term Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso.

DiMaso, also of Holmdel, has not yet announced if she is seeking reelection, running for another office or not running for office in 2021.

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They warned NJ needed to borrow billions. Now there’s a booming surplus. What happened?

Pitched as a ‘last resort,’ borrowing nearly $4 billion to deal with COVID-19 made a significant boost to the bottom line

By John Reitmeyer, NJSpotlight

They warned “winter is coming” and said then-President Donald Trump’s administration deserved “shame” for not sending New Jersey more robust federal aid.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, February 26-28, 2021:

Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event/location is open before going.

Friday, February 26:

• Williams Honor at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Power of African American Stories in the Art of Bisa Butler – MORE INFO

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Rosemarie Peters will not seek reelection as Monmouth County Surrogate

Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie Peters has informed Republican Party leaders that she will not stand for reelection this year.

Peters, 78, was elected in 2006 after serving on the Middletown Township Committee for 18 years. She was reelected by wide margins in 2011 and 2016.

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Driver Dumps His Flaming Load In Monmouth Beach

Earlier today the Squad Co. responded into Monmouth Beach w/ the City of Long Branch for the garbage truck fire. The driver dumped his flaming load and joint crews extinguished and overhauled the refuse. @brian4NY @njdotcom @LongBranchPatch @News12NJ pic.twitter.com/aHf4ewd14z

— Sea Bright Fire (@SeaBrightFire) February 19, 2021

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On the passing of Jack Rafferty, a great mayor and friend

By Rep. Chris Smith

Jack Rafferty was an extraordinary leader—a visionary and doer of great deeds—especially for the people of Hamilton Township. He was smart, tenacious, selfless and had a sense of humor that always brought a smile to anyone he met. 

He was kind and caring—and had a great big heart.

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