Thousand Oaks Sold, Renamed Atlantic Pointe

Thousand Oaks, the 304 unit garden apartment complex on Route 36 in Middletown (Atlantic Highlands mailing address) has been sold for $56 million and will be renamed Atlantic Pointe.

The new owner, 165 Thousand Oaks Dr, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is a partnership between the Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) of Bridgewater, NJ and and Verde Capital of Conshohocken, PA. , according to reports at NJ.com and app.com.

The transaction, which was signed on July 11 and recorded on July 20, was financed by a $51,970,000 mortgage that was assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), according to documents filed with the Monmouth County Clerk’s office. Read the rest of this entry »

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O’Scanlon: “This is a crtical moment for our children’s future”

By Senator Declan O’Scanlon

Senator Declan O’Scanlon

So. This is what it’s come to. Incredibly, we just passed one of the largest tax increases in the history of the state…and we’re no more than one, infinitesimal, step closer to sustainable solvency than we were the day before. And trust me, we are very ($ billions) far away. We don’t need infinitesimal steps, we need bold leaps…and we need bold leadership willing to make them.

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13 year old Keansburg Boy Missing

Located!

The Keansburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Graves, 13, who was reported missing on Friday afternoon.

Anyone with information regarding Joshua’s location is asked to contact Keansburg Police at 732-787-0600.

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Pooper Man to sue Holmdel Police Department

Dr. Thomas Tramaglini, the former superintendent of schools in Kenilworth who is facing pooping charges in Holmdel municipal court next month, has informed the Holmdel Police Department that he plans to file a lawsuit against them for releasing his mug shot, according to a report on NJ.com.

The pooper man claims that Holmdel police should not have photographed him during his arrest in May because the public defecation, lewdness and litter charges are low-level municipal offenses.

“It’s like getting photographed and fingerprinted for a speeding ticket,” his attorney Matthew Adams said in an email, NJ Advance Media reported. Read the rest of this entry »

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Atlantic Highlands Man Arrested For Kiddie Porn Possession and Distribution

Brian Foley photo via social media

Brian Foley, 60, of Asbury Ave in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested yesterday and charged with possessing and distributing images and videos which depict the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced this afternoon.

Foley is charged with one count of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Distribution) and one count of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Possession).

The State’s investigation and initial forensic examination of Foley’s devices revealed evidence that he has possessed and distributed images and videos which depict the sexual exploitation and abuse of a child.

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MoreMonmouthMusings and ShoreNewsNetwork Join Forces

Update: MMM and ShoreNewsNetwork ended their affiliation after the 2018 election.

Two Jersey Shore local news sites are joining forces in an effort to provide Monmouth and Ocean County residents informative alternatives to legacy media outlets.

Phil Stilton, publisher of ShoreNewsNetwork.com and Art Gallagher, publisher of MoreMonmouthMusings.net announced today that they have created a strategic alliance and content sharing agreement.  Together, the two publishers expect to reach 300,000 Monmouth and Ocean County readers per week through their websites and social media platforms.

“Phil has built and impressive audience in Ocean County,” Gallagher said. “I’m looking to expand my reach in northern Ocean County and southwest Monmouth County. Teaming up with ShoreNewNetwork makes perfect sense.”

“The legacy media in New Jersey offers readers filtered and often slanted reports on what goes on in our community,” Stilton said. “For almost 10 years, we have offered our readers the news without the mainstream media spin.”

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Super Pooper Flushes His Job

The Kenilworth Schools Superintendent accused of serial pooping at the Holmdel High School track quit his job yesterday, according to a report at NJ.com

Dr. Thomas Tramaglini of Matawan resigned from the Kenilworth School System effective September 30.  An announcement to district staff was made via email and voicemail, accord to the report.

“Based on events unrelated to his service for Kenilworth, it has become clear to both Dr. Tramaglini and the Kenilworth Board of Education that his continued service as Superintendent of Schools has become too much of a distraction to the main mission of the district,” the email states.

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House Defense Bill Will Boost Joint Base MDL, Congressman Smith announces

Congressmen Chris Smith and Tom MacArthur cut the ribbon for a new hanger at JB-MDL in 2015

The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, passed by the House of Representatives today, provides for a 2.6% pay increase for all military personnel, the largest increase in nine years, and provides $10.2 million for projects at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst , Congressman Chris Smith announced this afternoon.  Additionally, there will be no Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process through fiscal 2019, under the terms of the bill.

“It is critical that this legislation authorizes a pay raise and new equipment for the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces,” Congressman Smith said.  “For too long their needs have been ignored, and now is the time to ensure they have all the resources and equipment they require to  get the job done.”

The $10.2 million for JB-MDL will fund infrastructure improvements needed in preparation for the highly-anticipated arrival of 15 KC-46A refueling tankers, which are expected to begin arriving in FY 2021.

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Limit Curley’s Legal Fees to $2600

U.S. District Court Judge Brian R. Martinotti ruled yesterday that Monmouth County taxpayers will have to pay disgraced Freeholder John P. Curley’s legal bill from Angelo Genova.

Even though Curley’s legal gymnastics to keep the report of his sexual harassment and bigotry secret was ruled to have no basis, Judge Martinotti ruled that Genova is entitled to get paid by the taxpayers.

Genova should be awarded no more than $2600, the maximum allowable contribution to Curley’s reelection campaign. Curley’s lawsuit was all about his reelection prospects.   He even charged his ride to Court in Trenton to his campaign.

In their opposition to disgraced Curley’s contempt motion, Monmouth County argued that Curley did not have “clean hands” in the matter.

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Monmouth County Fair Closed Tonight

photo via facebook

The Monmouth County Fair held its traditional opening ceremony tonight, attended mostly my County employees and officials, and then closed due to weather.

The Fair will open on Thursday night, July 26, at 5PM, according to an announcement from the Monmouth County Park System.

Located at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township, the fair is scheduled to be open from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, from 3 p.m. till 11 p.m. on Saturday and from Sunday from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m.

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