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Middletown Township is hosting a Welcome Home Picnic on Sunday, September 13th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179 to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War.
The post is located at 460 Route 36 in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Admission is free. The picnic is hosted by the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee. The event is rain or shine.
This special event is part of a nationwide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Middletown Township is a partner in the Defense Department’s Commemorative Partner Program. The program is designed to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families. For more information about this nationwide commemoration visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
Posted: September 10th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County News, Veterans | Tags: Middletown, Monmouth County News, Port Monmouth, Veterans, VFW Post 2179 | Comments Off on Vietnam Vets to be honored at Middletown Picnic Sunday, Sept 13
KEANSBURG — Police are investigating a shooting in the borough Sunday night in which six shots were fired at a two-family home, police said. The incident happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home near the intersection of Highland and Center avenues, police said in a Facebook post. Chief James Pigott told NJ Advance Media that… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 10th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Keansburg, Monmouth County News | Tags: Keansburg, Keansburg shots fired, Monmouth County News | Comments Off on 6 shots fired at Keansburg home, police say
TRENTON — Nearly all New Jersey residents age 35 and older say they hope to retire one day, but two-thirds are anxious about saving enough money so they could afford it, according to a poll released Thursday by AARP. AARP, the influential lobby for people 50 and older, is championing a solution for the roughly 1.7… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 10th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Economy, New Jersey | Tags: AARP, New Jersey, Retirement | 3 Comments »
WASHINGTON — With the Capitol dome behind them, hundreds of Orthodox rabbis gathered Wednesday as Rabbi Shmuel Goldin of Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood sounded the shofar, the ram’s horn heard in synagogue during the Jewish high holidays that begin Sunday evening. Golden’s blasts this time were not a call to worship but a call to… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 9th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Congress, Iran, Obama, Obama Administration | Tags: Iran deal, Iran Nuclear Deal, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin | Comments Off on N.J. rabbis make final plea to Congress to kill Iran deal
By Thomas A. Arnone, Monmouth County Freeholder
Freeholder Tom Arone
I can’t believe I am saying this, but summer has slipped away before our eyes. While the calendar does not officially declare autumn until September 23, the unofficial end of the season is Labor Day, when our beaches officially close, lifeguard towers are put away and the school doors open. As most of us locals know, some of the best beach and park days are still ahead of us, as September and October provide us with the perfect weather to continue to enjoy these gems we are lucky enough to call home.
The 2015 summer tourism season went extremely well, as we were blessed with great weather – modest temperatures and very little rain; in addition both the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays provided us with an extra two weeks of the season.
I am extremely happy to hear that most beach towns are providing initial reports that badge sales were up over last year, with some reporting the 2015 season as a record year. Asbury Park has already reported that beach badge sales were up 21% over last year and Belmar has already exceeded their final total number from 2014. Spring Lake officials have reported that beaches have been crowded all season and the shops on 3rd Avenue are doing record business. Long Branch not only reported record crowds at Ocean Fest, but has continued to experience a packed beach and boardwalk all summer, with all Pier Village shops and restaurants doing very well.
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Posted: September 9th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County News, Tom Arnone | Tags: Freeholder Tom Arnone, Monmouth County News, The Arnone Report, Tom Arnone | 1 Comment »
Livingston and Newark events focus on ‘U.S. and Israel security’ Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) assured Jewish leaders “I made the decision which I believe most insures the safety United States and those who love Israel as well.” Photos by Robert Wiener Mark Levenson, chair of the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations, said “we are concerned… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 9th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Cory Booker, Iraq | Tags: Cory Booker, Iran Nuclear Deal, NJ Jewish News | Comments Off on Booker meets with Jews over Iran deal
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie is one of only three 2016 Republican presidential contenders who doesn’t own a firearm, according to a survey conducted by the Telegraph. Christie joins former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and businesswoman Carly Fiorina as the only three GOP White House hopefuls who aren’t gun owners. However, the Telegraph notes, Fiorina’s husband… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 9th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie, Gun Rights, Guns | Tags: 2016 Presidential politics, Chris Christie, Guns, NRA | 1 Comment »
By Greg Kelly
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Friday, Sept. 11
- Asbury Park Oysterfest ’15 – MORE INFO
- Monmouth Beach Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
- Belmar Pro Surfing Competition – MORE INFO
- Evita at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
- Nobody’s Girl by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
- Casey James (Freehold) – MORE INFO
- Fall Orchid Festival (Neptune) – MORE INFO
- Documentary: The Cats of Mirikitani (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
- Fort Hancock Committee Meeting (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
- Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin (Rumson) – MORE INFO
- Special 9/11 Service (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
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Posted: September 8th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do at the Jersey Shore this weekend, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Sept. 11-13, 2015
TRENTON — Another 16 New Jersey public worker unions are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the state’s highest court erred by declaring a pension funding agreement between the state and employees unenforceable. In a petition filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, lawyers for 16 labor groups — including the New Jersey Education Association,… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 8th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: New Jersey, News, NJ Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court | Tags: New J public worker unions, NJ Pension Reform | Comments Off on More unions ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear pension payment case
The chief executive officer and two other senior executives of United Airlines were unexpectedly ousted today — effective immediately — in connection with an ongoing federal probe into the airline’s dealings with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Jeff Smisek stepped down from his roles as chairman, president and chief executive officer of… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 8th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Bridgegate, David Samson, Port Authority | Tags: Bridgegate, Chairman's flight, David Samson, Jeff Smisek, Port Authority of NY/NJ, United Airlines | Comments Off on United Airlines CEO resigns over Port Authority probe
