The Arnone Report: Stay cool and hydrated, Kyrillos bridge dedication on July 27

By Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone Meeting

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!

I was happy to spend part of the holiday walking in the annual Ocean Grove Fourth of July Parade. As always, I had a great time walking the route and seeing everyone dressed in their best patriotic clothing while holding American flags. It is truly a wonderful parade and I look forward to next year’s celebration!

As everyone is aware, we have experienced hotter than normal weather lately. Heat wave or not, I always advise those who plan on spending time outdoors in the heat to be prepared. Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable.

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Congressman Smith Leads Dialogue With Russian Lawmakers In Prelude To Trump-Putin Summit

Congressman Chris Smith addresses the the 27th Annual Session of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) Parliamentary Assembly, Saturday July 7. Photo courtesy of Congressman Smith’s office

Congressman Chris Smith had a candid, firm and respectful exchange with Russian lawmakers on Saturday in Berlin wherein he confronted his counterparts, led by Pyotr Tolstoy, Deputy Chairman of the Russian legislature, on an array of human rights violations and geopolitical issues, he told MMM in an phone interview following the meeting which the 27th Annual Session of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) Parliamentary Assembly.

Smith heads the 13 member U.S. delegation to OSCE-PA. Tolstoy leads the Russian delegation.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, July 6-8, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, July 6

• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Shrek the Musical at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• “Summer at the Jersey Shore” Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Mercy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Danny White Band (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• The Dynamic Duo (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County on Independence Day, July 4, 2018

By Greg Kelly

Photo by Paul Scharf

Wednesday, July 4

• Happy July 4th
• OceanFest ’18 (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
• July 4^th Horse Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• SRYC Parade of Boats (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Pipes & Stripes: A Holiday Concert (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Poetry Festival (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Independence Day Concert & Fireworks (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, June 29-July 1, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, June 29

• SharkFest ‘18 (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Greek Festival (Ocean Twp.) – MORE INFO
• “Summer at the Jersey Shore” Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Mercy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Wall Twp. Fair ’18 – MORE INFO
• Songbird at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Fantasticks” at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• The Great St. Mary’s Fair (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Art + Autism at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO

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The Arnone Report: Freeholder Director Tom Arnone’s update

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone 

Happy summer! I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather and all the county has to offer! There are so many events and activities throughout the county that there is sure to be something for everyone.

With that being said, I am happy to announce the launch of our new and improved tourism website, which can be viewed by visiting www.tourism.visitmonmouth.com. As the liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism, I am truly pleased with this new website and how much information is available. From indoor attractions to outdoor activities, this new website should keep everyone busy all summer long. Please check it out!

In keeping with the topic of making summer plans, don’t forget to check out our Grown in Monmouth website, which can be viewed by visiting www.growninmonmouth.com. Not only can visitors search for restaurants that use products grown in Monmouth County, they can also find pick-your-own destinations and farmers markets, among other events.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, June 22-24, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, June 22

• St. Leo the Great Carnival (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Seining on Sandy Hook Bay – MORE INFO
• Mercy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• “The Fantasticks” at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• In the Heights at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Comedian David Cross at Paramount Theatre (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• “Cirque Italia” Water Circus (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• “The Little Mermaid” by Premier Theatre (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Songbird at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

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Congressman Chris Smith gives future military leaders a fitting sendoff

Neptune Township– Congressman Chris Smith recognized ten extraordinary students and celebrated their appointments to a United States military service academy yesterday afternoon during a ceremony and reception honoring the future cadets and midshipmen, and their families, at the Monmouth County Clerk’s satellite office.

Capt. Pierre A. Fuller, Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Earle, joined Rep. Smith in congratulating the young men and women who are embarking on four years of rigorous training to prepare them to lead in the United States military.

The students will embark on their military careers at the end of June or in early July, depending upon which academy they are attending, with a 6-7 week intensive basic training regimen during which their physical, emotional and mental limits will be pushed as they transition from civilian to military life. Read the rest of this entry »

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Congressman Smith urges Senate to pass legislation combating opioid crisis

Congressman Chris Smith

Congressman Chris Smith today called upon his colleagues in the U.S. Senate to take swift action on a series of bills that passed this House this week which boost the federal response to the opioid crisis with support for  victims and service providers.

The legislation passed this weeks targets $3.3 billion in funding that was part of the 2018 omnibus spending bill signed into law by President Trump earlier this year.

“As the opioid epidemic continues to proliferate, our efforts to treat and prevent this disease at the federal level must be redoubled,” Smith said. “This crisis requires a more aggressive and comprehensive response to the problem, which is exactly what this package of bills will accomplish. The Senate needs to pass this legislation as quickly as possible—the severity of the crisis demands it.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, June 15-17, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, June 15

• “The Little Mermaid” by Premier Theatre (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• PTO SpringFest ’18 (Monmouth Beach) – MORE INFO
• Mercy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Disney’s Newsies: Broadway Musical at Axlerod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• The Taming of the Shrew by Stone Church Players (Navesink) – MORE INFO
• Sex & Garbage at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Simulcast Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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