Rebate ‘Shell Game’ Makes It Hard to Track Property Tax Facts in New Jersey

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‘Jersey Boy,’ Norman Seldin and Steel Breeze

STORMIN’ NORMAN SELDIN “I’m a Jersey boy with his heart down in New Orleans,” sings Stormin’ Norman Seldin in “Jersey Boy,” which shows the influence of New Orleans R&B on his music (listen below). But Seldin’s deeper roots are in the Asbury Park music scene: The singer-songwriter-pianist one of the architects of the blend of rock… Read the rest of this entry »

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Sweeney slams Christie’s Atlantic City plan, says governor plans bankruptcy for city

TRENTON — Senate President Stephen Sweeney today slammed Gov. Chris Christie for appointing an emergency manager in Atlantic City as a sign that his administration wants the resort to declare bankruptcy, and pledged a “big fight” against such a move. “This state is in trouble. This state has had eight bond rating downgrades. We all know… Read the rest of this entry »

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Youth Detention Guard, his wife and one other busted in Workers Comp scheme

Donna Marter. Photo via facebook

Ricky Marter, 51, his wife Donna Marter, 48, both of Tennent Road in Manalapan and Christine Bradach, 45, of  Freehold Township, were arrested this week following their indictments on Monday on insurance fraud charges, according to a statement issued by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Ricky Marter was employed by the County of Monmouth as a supervising detention officer at the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center (YDC) in January 2010 when he claims to have slipped on water on the floor of the detention center – hitting his head and elbow as he fell. As a result of the slip-and-fall, Ricky Marter filed for workers’ compensation benefits and subsequently filed for an accidental disability pension with the State of New Jersey, claiming permanent and total disability as a result of his fall.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, January 30-February 1, 2015

By Greg Kelly

Friday, January 30

• David Lindley & John Hammond at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Till Death Do Us Part by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• Swimming at the Ritz at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Absurd Person Singular at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Men’s College Basketball: Monmouth U vs. Canisius (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Bedtime Stories at the Park (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Sweetheart Clay Ornament at the Creative Arts Center (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Lunch Break Basketball (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• The Mimi Nowak Project (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Disorderly Conduct Comedy at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• UN Human Trilogy FilmNite (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Prom Fashion Showcase ’15 (Neptune) – MORE INFO
• Brush & Brew (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
• Re-Live The Beatles (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
• Take Control of Your Health (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Joe Cocker Tribute at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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‘There Had Been a Death in the Family’

On the anniversary of the 1986 Challenger disaster, revisit Mike Pride’s tribute to teacher Christa McAuliffe, who perished in the explosion. This story was originally published in the February 10, 1986, issue of Newsweek. In the journal I keep, the entry for July 20, 1985, begins: “Yesterday was an incredible day to be editor of the… Read the rest of this entry »

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Residents Urged To Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Of Snow

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials are urging residents to clear away snow from fire hydrants so that the hydrants are easily accessible in case of an emergency.

It is very important for fire hydrants to be kept clear of snow so they are visible and accessible from the street.

“If you’re out shoveling snow, please take some time to help clear a nearby fire hydrant,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the County Fire Marshal’s Office. “Every second counts if a fire breaks out, so a cleared fire hydrant can make a significant difference in helping out firefighters and saving property in your neighborhood.”

A three-foot radius around a hydrant is best. With freezing overnight temperatures, snow can turn into ice, which could freeze the hydrant making it useless when firefighters need it most.

“When a lot of snow has fallen, it may be tempting to move snow from around your car or sidewalk to any available open space; but it is important to keep fire hydrants clear,” said Fire Marshal Henry Stryker III. “Our firefighters thank you in advance!”

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Christie meeting with Israeli president Rivlin canceled

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s planned Thursday afternoon meeting with Israeli president Reuven Rivlin in New York City has been canceled, the Governor’s office said today. Rivlin is scheduled to return to Israel after addressing today’s noontime meeting of the UN General Assembly, which was convened to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. A spokesman for the… Read the rest of this entry »

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Christie’s Atlantic City emergency action bad for N.J.’s other troubled cities, Moody’s says

TRENTON — A Wall Street ratings agency said today that Gov. Chris Christie’s installation of a financial management team to guide Atlantic City out of financial peril may hurt not only Atlantic City’s credit worthiness but all of the state’s financially strapped cities. The appointment of fixers indicates the state may be less willing to bail… Read the rest of this entry »

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Project Homeless Connect 2015 Rescheduled

               Wednesday, February 4

Project Homeless Connect 2015 that was originally scheduled for
Wednesday, January 28 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 4
On Wednesday, February 4, a team of volunteers and
County staff will be in Asbury Park, Freehold, Keansburg,
Long Branch, Neptune and Red Bank meeting with people
who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and
encouraging them to seek services and resources.

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