Monmouth County retains rare AAA credit rating, saves taxpayers millions (via NJ.com)
FREEHOLD BOROUGH – Monmouth County’s fiscal strength means more than flat tax levies and trim budgets – it also directly translates into big savings for taxpayers and municipalities. The county received the highest possible credit rating for 2014…
Today is the last Saturday and almost the last day for Women’s History Month. An annual declared month celebrated during March that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
This year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment’, honors the extraordinary and often unrecognized determination and tenacity of women. Against social convention and often legal restraints, women have created a legacy that expands the frontiers of possibility for generations to come.”
Asbury Park’s Stephen Crane House & The Asbury Park Historical Society
will be honoring Asbury’s own Mary Helen Peck Crane and her two daughters. In 1883, Mrs. Crane bought the cottage at 508 4th Avenue in Asbury Park and dedicated herself wholeheartedly to the work of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union as well as women’s rights. She and her daughters were also talented writers and artists. The Crane House will celebrate the lives and accomplishments of the Crane women. Mrs. Crane settled in Asbury Park to be near the Methodist stronghold of Ocean Grove and her son Townley, then the area’s Associated Press reporter.
By Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone
Freeholder Tom Arone
The Monmouth County “Made in Monmouth” Expo is rapidly approaching. It is an annual event showcasing products exclusively produced in Monmouth County. “Made in Monmouth” is a free event for both vendors and visitors; its purpose is to encourage people to shop local. To date 142 vendors are confirmed registered. The products sold at this event, made right here in the county are creative and nothing less than amazing. I am also happy to report that we are partnering with the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean counties this year to conduct a food drive at the event. We are asking our vendors as well as people that are attending to bring a donation of canned or dried food for the Food Bank. The third annual “Made in Monmouth” is Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the MAC Building at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. For more information, please call 732-431-7470.
On March 27, 2014, Verizon recognized the student team from Biotechnology High School, Freehold, one of Monmouth County’s premier high schools, for their achievement of Best in State, Best in Region and National Best Educational Application Concept status in the 2013 Verizon Application Challenge. It was an honor for me to be present at the recent ceremony as the student team received this recognition. The Board of Chosen Freeholders is extremely proud of the students at Biotechnology H.S. on this accomplishment and commends their efforts in achieving such high accolades.
On behalf of The Board of Chosen Freeholders and as liaison to the Department of Shared Services, I recently hosted and participated in a meeting at the Monmouth County Connection in Neptune to assist Middletown in their exploration of creating an animal shelter to service Monmouth County municipalities. Many municipalities are facing serious capacity and public health issues in this area as well as heavy annual increases in service costs which are greatly reducing their ability to meet other service needs in the community. Middletown contacted the county to assist in bringing together as many towns as possible to discuss this issue, engage the towns for their ideas and input and strategize on how to address these common issues together. The meeting went extremely well and the towns that attended were very appreciative of both Middletown’s and the County’s efforts. There was very high interest in moving forward and approximately 30 towns expressed interest in our initial outreach.
Posted: March 28th, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Tom Arnone | Tags: Biotechnology High School, Freeholder Tom Arnone, Made in Monmouth, Middletown Animal Control, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County Department of Shared Services, Tom Arnone, Verizon | Comments Off on The Arnone Report
Beginning tonight at 8PM, The Dunbar Repertory Company presents
SHAKIN’ THE MESS OUTTA MISERY By Shay Youngblood.
The story of a young black girl’s coming of age in the
South in the 1960s. Daughter, the main character and 25-year-old
narrator whose mother died when she was very young, was raised by womenin the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse,nontraditional, older black women.
Produced and Directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr, a native
son of Long Branch and a graduate of Long Branch Senior High School.
Featuring Eatontown Resident, the WisdomKeeper, Lorraine Stone
Held upstairs in ‘Studio 99’ room at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Tickets are $20 Seating is limited; call 732-370-8982 to RSVP.
Also on Saturday, March 29, 8PM-10PM and Sunday, March 30, 4PM-6PM
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BizEturtle:Events in Monmouth
contact me at [email protected] or 732-759-0485
NJ Democrats: Report clearing Christie brings more questions than answers (via NJ.com)
TRENTON — A leading Democratic state lawmaker investigating the George Washington Bridge lane closures dismissed the findings of a report released today by Gov. Chris Christie’s lawyers clearing him of responsibility for the traffic scandal. State…
Christie scandal: Hoboken mayor’s claims ‘demonstrably false,’ internal report says (via NJ.com)
An internal investigation conducted by lawyers working for Gov. Chris Christie’s office found no evidence to support claims his top people tried to strong-arm Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer into approving a development project, according to a report released…
Monmouth County K-9 returns to service after being injured at Super Bowl (via NJ.com)
WEST LONG BRANCH – After an injury sustained at the Super Bowl sidelined him for three weeks, a Monmouth County K-9 officer is back on the job. Nanook, a 94-pound German Shepherd, was out of work for around a month after being injured at MetLife Stadium…
By Greg Kelly
Friday, March 28
• Wanda Sykes at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• My Fair Lady at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• The Imaginary Invalid (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Free Tax Preparation Help (Wall Twp, Shrewsbury, Manalapan) – MORE INFO
• Free Tax Preparation Help (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Date of a Lifetime at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Sylvia at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Aberdeen) – MORE INFO
• Family Game Night (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• Hiding Behind Comets (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Legally Blonde ~ The Musical (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO
• Book Sale (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO
• Girls’ Night Out at Sickles Market (Little Silver) – MORE INFO
• Intro to Podcasting (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Emily Grove CD Release Show at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Ultimate Clapton Tribute Band at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Posted: March 26th, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, 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, March 28-30, 2014
Support for red-light cameras declines in NJ, poll by AAA finds (via NJ.com)
The more New Jersey motorists nabbed by red-light cameras, the less support the automated traffic cops have in the state, a poll by AAA has found. In 2007, before the cameras were installed at intersections across New Jersey, 77 percent of those surveyed…
‘State of the News Media’: New report tracks changing business (via NJ.com)
Online news sites have added 5,000 full-time jobs to the news business over the last few years, while employment in the newspaper industry continues to decline, according to a new accounting by the Pew Research Center, a non-profit group. Pew released…
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