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The Manalapan Pigs Are Gone

thats-all-folksManalapan Mayor Mary Ann Musich announced during a Township Committee meeting last night that the pigs that arrived at the farm at the corner of Route 33 and Millhurst Road on Tuesday were removed from the property by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Following the meeting, Musich told MoreMonmouthMusings that the pigs were removed after Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin cancelled a meeting with a developer who is preparing a proposal for the property.  McLaughlin informed the developer that there will be no discussions so long as there are pigs present on the farm, according to Musich.

Posted: October 6th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Manalapan, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on The Manalapan Pigs Are Gone

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

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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 »

Posted: October 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Bridgegate, John Curley, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, News | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Votes by N.J. lawmakers on 23-cent gas tax hike deal stalled until Friday

img_0858-800x531TRENTON — Planned votes on measures to raise the gasoline tax 23 cents a gallon to raise money for road improvements and cut $1.4 billion in taxes were put off two days after proponents ran into a procedural hurdle in the state Senate on Wednesday. Senators said Wednesday the upper chamber was short the 30 votes… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: October 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Gas Tax, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, News | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

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

assetcontent-54TRENTON — 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 »

Posted: October 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Elections, 2016 Presidential Politics, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Doherty thumbs his nose at the Court, lies to the press

Pringle: “What is Doherty hiding?”

Belmar Main Street WalkBelmar Mayor Matt Doherty told The Asbury Park Press that he would disclose all donations to his campaign for Monmouth County Freeholder under the amount of $300, but only those donations received after July 13.  July 13 was the date that the Doherty administration filed the 12 year old pay to play ethics ordinance with the state.

“I’m going to follow the ordinance and the state statutes to the letter.” Doherty told app.  It’s disappointing that the reporter let him get away with that Clinton speak.

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Posted: October 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Asbury Park Press, Belmar, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County Court, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Doherty thumbs his nose at the Court, lies to the press

Hornik and Gallagher on the radio with TommyG this afternoon

UPDATE:  Mayor Hornik cancelled. Art will be discussing the gas tax, the VP debate, the Presidential election and maybe the 2017 gubernatorial race with Tommy.

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Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik and MMM publisher Art Gallagher will appear together in studio on the TommyG Show this afternoon at 3.

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Posted: October 5th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Art Gallagher, Jon Hornik, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Hornik and Gallagher on the radio with TommyG this afternoon

Seeking Manalapan Bank Robber, Prosecutor Releases Video and Photos

Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni released surveillance video of the man investigators believe robbed the the Sun National Bank branch on Route 9 southbound between Taylor’s Mills Rd. and Symmes Drive in Manalapan last week.  The video was capture at a nearby retail location about an hour the robbery.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

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Posted: October 4th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Manalapan, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Seeking Manalapan Bank Robber, Prosecutor Releases Video and Photos

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

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By Greg Kelly

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Friday, October 7

  • “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Allaire VillageMORE 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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Posted: October 4th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, October 7-9, 2016

Keansburg Man Arrested for Arson and Burglary of Borough Home

keansburg-policeEriberto R. Valentin, 55, of Center Avenue in Keansburg was arrested on Sunday and charged with second degree Aggravated Arson and third degree Burglary, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramicconi.

Valentin was found inside 34 Pineview Avenue on Sunday night by the residents upon returning to their home.  Shortly after Valentin fled the residence, a fire appeared inside. Responding Keansburg police officers extinguished the flames. An investigation resulted in Valentin’s arrest a short time later.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Keansburg, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Keansburg Man Arrested for Arson and Burglary of Borough Home

Republican Assembly Members Should Vote Against Gas Tax Hike

By Art Gallagher

img_0858-800x531This column is for my Republican friends in the Assembly, especially those from Monmouth County.

Dave Rible, Rob Clifton, Sean Kean, Monmouth Republican Assembly Members who voted for gas tax in June, and Declan O’Scanlon who didn’t vote, should join Amy Handlin and Ronald Dancer, Republicans who represent parts of Monmouth and voted NO in June, in voting NO on Wednesday or whenever the bill that Governor Christie, Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto agreed to on Friday comes up for a vote.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: 2017 NJ Gubernatorial Politics, Amy Handlin, Chris Christie, Dave Rible, Declan O'Scanlon, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, NJ GOP, NJ Politics, NJ State Legislature, Opinion, Vin Gopal | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »