County Clerk Hanlon Explains New Vote by Mail Law which will impact the November General Election

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is announcing to voters that a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in August of 2019 has again changed the Vote by Mail rules in New Jersey. These changes are effective immediately and will impact the 2019 November General Election.

The new law mandates that all voters who voted by mail for any election in 2017 and/or 2018 be sent a Mail-In Ballot for the 2019 General Election and all future elections, even if they did not request one. If these voters do not wish to receive Mail-In Ballots for the 2019 General Election and all future elections, they must notify the County Clerk in writing to opt out.

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Neptune City for Sale

By Neptune City Councilman Andrew Wardell

Andrew Wardell

The rules, policies, and procedures of good-governance have almost all been thrown to the wayside in Neptune City under the current majority. An alarming trend which started January 1st as policies have been created without cooperation, special committees formed without proper resolutions, the intentionally keeping of information from other elected officials, and threatening of borough employees. 

This is just a fraction of what has been occurring these past months in Neptune City and calls to rectify the issues have fallen on deaf ears, no matter how hard I have tried. Yet, what transpired at the September 9th Workshop and Council meetings was the final straw and residents have a right to not only know, but be concerned.

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Amoroso Fights Back Against Dirty Filthy Democrats

The dirty filthy Democrat PAC that is protecting its investment in LD 11 Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey woke Michael Amoroso out of his summer slumber.

The Freehold Board of Education President who is one of the GOP candidates challenging the General Majority PAC’s obedient legislators is fighting mad about the deceptive mailer the Dems sent out last week accusing Amoroso of raising taxes 22% this year.

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Monmouth County Clerk Hanlon Announces Archives Week Seminars

MANALAPAN, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that the County Clerk’s Annual Archives Week seminars will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 with three presentations related to this year’s Archives and History Day theme of “New Jersey in Focus: Four Centuries of Monmouth County Women.” The presentations will take place at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan after Archives and History Day, which will also be held at the library on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Marlboro Township Announces Strong Financial Results

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik

Marlboro Township’s AAA bond rating was reaffirmed by S&P Global Affairs and the Township received a “clean audit for the seventh year running,” Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced yesterday.

“I am pleased to once again announce that we have a clean audit for the seventh year running. While it has become almost routine for independent auditors to issue an unqualified opinion with respect to the Township’s financial statements, it still bears mentioning,” Hornik said.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, September 13-15 2019

By Greg Kelly

Friday, Sept. 13

• Belmar Pro Surf Contest ’19 – MORE INFO
• Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Karen Bright: Throughline at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• St. Benedict Parish Carnival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Starlight Gala ‘19 (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• “Nice Work … If You Can Get It” by Phoenix Productions (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “A Tale of Two Cities NY/DC” at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Just Beachy/After Sandy at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO

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Meet LD 11 Assembly candidate Matt Woolley

Matthew Woolley, 29 of Ocean Township, is a 27-year Monmouth County resident and life-long New Jerseyan who is eager to make LD11 and New Jersey an affordable place for all residents to live, work, retire and enjoy. Born in Long Branch, rooted in Ocean Township and raised in Monmouth County, Matthew knows firsthand the challenges confronting our district and fellow residents. He currently works as a studio technician at a New York-based, regional sports network. Matthew’s professional background includes corporate, legislative, small business and political campaign experience; he is also a former member of the Monmouth County Environmental Council. Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth County forms partnership with VA to serve disable veterans

Monmouth County officials announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide vocational rehabilitation and educational services to disabled military veterans.

The County’s Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services/ Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Division have employed a fulltime Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to further serve and support County vets.

A welcoming ceremony hosted by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders was held today at the Agriculture Building at 4000 Kozloski Road in Freehold Township.

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Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls Announces Slate for Borough Council

Ron Wollner, Don Michaels and Ken Asmar are Honored to be Running for Council to Represent all Tinton Falls Residents

TINTON FALLS, NJ—The Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls filed petitions to run for the three open seats on the Borough Council for the November 5, 2019 General Election.  The team consists of three longtime Borough residents Ron Wollner, Don Michaels and Ken Asmar.

Tinton Falls municipal elections are non-partisan.

The guiding principles of the Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls is to lower taxes, regulate spending, and promote smart growth to maintain the quality of life for all of the residents of Tinton Falls.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, September 6-8, 2019

By Greg Kelly

Friday, Sept. 6

• Asbury Park Oysterfest ’19 – MORE INFO
• Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Library Book Sale (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Monmouth Beach Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Beatlemania Tribute at Pier Village (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Stephen Barnwell “Capital Offenses” Art Exhibit (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Disney’s Beauty & The Beast (Howell) – MORE INFO

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