That day that Freeholder John Curley called Governor Christie a mother f’er, and other Bridgegate news

Freeholder John Curley

NEWARK– The governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs was supposed to be an outreach office–a one-stop shop for mayors, local officials and civic leaders seeking assistance from the state. But as Gov. Chris Christie’s 2013 re-election campaign ramped up, the agency took on another role. It became a virtual arm of the campaign, using public resources to… Read the rest of this entry »

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Mike Pence, Trump’s running mate, headed to Ocean County next week

TRENTON — Mike Pence, the running mate of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is scheduled to visit New Jersey early next week, according to reports. Pence, the governor of Indiana, will appear at a rally/fundraiser in Toms River hosted by the Ocean County Republican Organization, according to an invitation obtained by Ocean County Politics. Entry to… Read the rest of this entry »

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Despite TTF Deal, It’s Still Unclear When Roadwork Will Resume in New Jersey

With the political impasse over transportation funding that has gripped Trenton for the past three months now settled, New Jersey lawmakers are scheduled to vote tomorrow on the legislation that will hike the state’s gas tax by 23 cents. The proposed increase already has Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement and is expected to pass with bipartisan support.… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, October 7-9, 2016

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, October 7

• “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Damn Yankees at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• THE GLOW: A Jack O’ Lantern Experience at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Old Time Doo Wop at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

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Man fatally struck by car in Manalapan

MANALAPAN — A car fatally struck a township man Sunday night as he crossed Route 33 in the area of Woodward Road, police said. The vehicle, a 2006 Ford Five Hundred, hit 58-year-old Marvin Hodgon in the left lane of the westbound side of Route 33 shortly before 9 p.m., Manalapan police Capt. Thomas Barstow said… Read the rest of this entry »

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N.J. Must Ask More of Our Leaders in Trenton

Governor Christie and the New Jersey Legislature are about to increase the gas tax by 23¢ per gallon taking effect for Thursday morning and overnight becoming the seventh highest gas tax in the country. Unfortunately, hiking the gas tax treats only a symptom of the broken Transportation Trust Fund. We commend legislative leadership for the serious… Read the rest of this entry »

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Seidle gets 30 years for fatal shooting of ex-wife

FREEHOLD — After Sgt. Philip Seidle and his wife split up, one of his primary complaints was that she wouldn’t let him see their nine children enough. More than a year now after gunning Tamara Wilson Seidle down in a broad-daylight fatal ambush on an Asbury Park street, Seidle on Thursday was sentenced to 30 years… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, Sept. 30

• Damn Yankees at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Monmouth County Job Fair at BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Post Mortem at Navesink Arts Center (Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Handmade Jewelry Collection (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

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Sheriff Golden Announces New Storm Evacuation Program: KNOW YOUR ZONE

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced the KNOW YOUR ZONE program today in Avon-by-the Sea.

A tiered coastal evacuation plan, KNOW YOUR ZONE, identifies specific coastal evacuation zones  (A, B, C and D) which helps emergency management officials target evacuation orders to those areas that are at the most risk, based upon threat, strength, direction and forecasted storm surge. The public outreach and educational program, Know Your Zone, is designed to educate residents, businesses and visitors on the coastal evacuation zone in which they live, work or vacation.

Not to be confused with flood zones, which are insurance designations and building codes determined by the National Flood Insurance Plan, the tiered system creates 4 distinct evacuations zones A, B, C, & D and will allow for a clearer and more decisive messaging, when evacuations are needed.

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N.J. police officer attacked, beaten unconscious

LONG BRANCH – Authorities are offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for attacking and beating Long Branch police officer unconscious early Tuesday. A uniformed Long Branch Police Officer was assaulted around 2 a.m. and left unconscious in the area of Westwood and Bath avenues, according to… Read the rest of this entry »

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