Hazlet Board of Education honors 8 year old Down Syndrome Student

Interim Superintendent Renae LaPrete. Mayor Sue Kiley and Board of Education President William Kolibas Jr with Isla Newton. Isla’s mother Dori is in the background.

The Hazlet Board of Education honored Isla Newton, the 8 year old daughter of Dori and Jim Newton and a student at Raritan Valley Elementary School, on Monday evening at a crowded BOE meeting at the Beers Street School.

Isla is featured in a national campaign by the  National Down Syndrome Society‘, to combat “Law Syndrome”  ….antiquated laws and regulations that limit the life options of individuals with disabilities.

Board President William Kolibas Jr announced that he learned about Isla’s role in NDSS’s campaign during a meeting with Mayor Sue Kiley over last weekend and felt compelled to recognize her and her family.

Kolbias presented Isla with a proclamation that reads as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

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Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #30 Endorses Patrick Impreveduto for Monmouth County Freeholder

Patrick Impreveduto

FOP Lodge #30, the Monmouth County Superior Officers Association, has endorsed Holmdel Deputy Mayor Patrick Impreveduto for election to the Freeholder Board in the general election on Tuesday, November 7, according to Shawn Reece, president of the union.

“Throughout his tenure as a leader in Holmdel, both as a member of the Township Committee and the Board of Education, Patrick Impreveduto has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety and a strong appreciation for the men and women who have dedicated their lives to keep us safe,” Reece said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Interview with Hazlet Mayor Sue Kiley Part 2

In the second part of my interview with Hazlet Mayor Sue Kiley, she talks about 1) what she wanted to accomplish in her first term on the Township Committee, 2) what she did accomplish, and what she hopes to accomplish if Hazlet voters give her another three years. Read the rest of this entry »

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We Need a Governor — from Monmouth Beach

By Greg Kelly

I recently launched a website about my native town of Monmouth Beach and it just so happens that a resident of that great community is running for Governor of New Jersey, Kim Guadagno.

So I thought I’d offer some local perspective on a state concern. I’m backing Kim on November 7 and it’s an easy vote for me.

I’ve known Kim since she first ran for political office in Monmouth Beach back 12 years ago. As I’ve followed her career, I’ve learned that Kim already has to be exceptional just to survive. She’s a Republican from New Jersey (a state that twice voted against Abraham Lincoln), is married to a seasoned judge (husband Mike recently retired from the NJ Superior Court) and is mother to three smart kids (some went to school with my children for a while).

In light of the recent vile and mean-spirited Star-Ledger editorial endorsement of Phil Murphy in the governor’s race, I’d like to offer the main reasons why Kim gets my vote: Read the rest of this entry »

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Things to do in Monmouth County on Sunday instead of watching football

Sunday, Oct. 29

• All Hallow’s Eve at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Oktoberfest at Atlantic Farms (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Lucinda Williams & Friends at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Haunted Theater at Brookdale CC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Picnic by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Trunk-or-Treat at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Halloween Parade & Costume Contest (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Keyport Historical Society Museum Grand Opening – MORE INFO
• Doggie Halloween Costume Contest (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Mutual Philanthropy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Hollywood by the Sea at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• “Legend of the Jersey Devil” at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Refs walk off in protest after Monroe High School players kneel during anthem at football game vs. Colts Neck High

Two high school football officials walked off the field in protest Friday night after players from Monroe High School in Somerset County knelt during the national anthem before the team’s game against visiting Colts Neck. The officials, Ernie Lunardelli, 54, and his son, Anthony Lunardelli, 27, stood for the anthem and then abruptly left the field… Read the rest of this entry »

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Middletown Deputy Mayor Stephanie Murray to be Honored at NJ League of Municipalities Annual Conference

Stephanie Murray

Stephanie Murray, the Deputy Mayor of Middletown, will be honored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities’ Women in Municipal Government Committee in Atlantic City during the League’s annual convention on November 15^th.

Murray was selected as an award recipient because of her many achievements since beginning her public service in Middletown Township in 2012. When Superstorm Sandy devastated the community five years ago, Murray worked tirelessly to help those affected and created the Volunteer Corps that managed volunteer services during the Township’s recovery process. In addition to her leadership role during Sandy, Murray has made it a priority to bring our Township’s history to the forefront. In 2014, she served as Chairwoman of Middletown 350, a yearlong celebration of the Township’s founding in 1664. She also reinstituted the Historic Preservation Commission, served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and is a member of the Middletown Cultural and Arts Council. Read the rest of this entry »

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History Repeats For Sean Byrnes

Who will govern women?

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Interview with Hazlet Mayor Sue Kiley

Hazlet Mayor Sue Kiley is engaged in a tough race for reelection to the Township Committee.

Her opponent, Vincent Solomeno is up to his old tricks.  Last year when he was a candidate for Monmouth County Surrogate, Solomeno depicted Rosemarie Peters as incompetent, disengaged and indifferent to the concerns of seniors, orphans and grieving families.  He’s using the same playbook this year as he is using social media and mail to try to convince Hazlet voters that Kiley is corrupt and incompetent. Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, October 27-29, 2017

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, October 27

• Filmmaker Ken Burns at Brookdale CC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• The Capitol Steps at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Library’s Spooktacular Book Sale (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
• Haunted Hayrides at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Sandy Hook Spooky Walk – MORE INFO
• Mutual Philanthropy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Haunted Theater at Brookdale CC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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