The Arnone Report: Keeping our roads safe and affordable

By Freeholder Tom Arnone

Freeholder Tom Arone

TRAFFIC SIGNALS are of great significance in that they help to control the flow of traffic as well as helping to ensure the safety of our residents. Recently, there was a traffic signal activation ceremony held on the corner of Locust Avenue and Parker Roadin the Borough of West Long Branch. This project came about as a result of Mayor Tucci requesting that the County study this intersection to allow better traffic flow from Parker Road onto County Route 15 (Locust Avenue) and to improve safety and access for the Frank Antonides Middle School and the West Long Branch Community Center. Based on the County’s study our in-house County engineers designed this state of the art traffic signal which has dedicated turn lanes, improved crosswalks and push-button control pedestrian signals. The traffic signal uses LED lights that costs less to operate and is eco-friendly.

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JSCC Sizzlin’ Summer Expo

Don’t Miss  Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce’s 
SIZZLIN’ SUMMER BUSINESS EXPO from 4:30 PM -7:00 PM
at Doolan’s Shore Club located on 700 Highway 71,
Spring Lake Heights
VENDORS  •  PRIZES   •  FOOD  •  NETWORKING

The organization serves as a regional Chamber for businesses that are located in: Avon by the Sea,  Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Neptune Township, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Wall Township, Belmar, Brielle, Neptune City, Ocean Grove, Lake Como, Spring Lake Heights

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Unopposed: Monmouth County’s municipal primaries feature few contested races

Unopposed: Monmouth County’s municipal primaries feature few contested races (via NJ.com)

While 39 Monmouth County municipalities will vote in Tuesday’s primaries, only a scant few of them will feature contested races. Sprawling Howell Township is joined by the tiny communities of Interlaken and Sea Bright in holding contested Republican…

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Last Day in May

Tomorrow is Saturday, May 31st 
The last day of May and there is so much to do.
It’s up to you to make the choice of what to do and where to go

AAUWNJ BOOK SALE
9:00 AM  –  2:00 PM  
Old First Church
69 Kings Highway, Middletown
Info: 732-933-4855   
A wide selection, including: classics, new releases, 
hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books,
 fiction and non-fiction, cookbooks, garden books, 
art books, dvds and cassettes, games and more!   
Most hardcovers $2, most paperbacks $1
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FREE HOME OWNERSHIP SEMINAR
10:00 AM  –  12:00 PM  
Neptune Public Library
25 Neptune Blvd, Neptune
2nd floor meeting room
Info: 732-618-7877 
Please come out to this free information session and 
get advice from the experts! 
Presented by Asbury Park/Neptune NAACP
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Belmar Arts Council Presents a Weekend of Music-Poetry-Books

The Belmar Arts Council is primarily a volunteer organization that is housed in a building located at the corner of 7th Avenue and River Road near the railroad tracks in the Borough of Belmar. 

It is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our residents, visitors and neighbors by helping the arts to flourish and offering diverse and exciting experiences in both the visual and performing arts for people of all ages 
in a quaint coffee-house atmosphere.

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Remember those who served-Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the
men and women who died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces are remembered.
The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the
final Monday of May,was formerly known as Decoration Day
and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union
and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War.
By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to
honor all Americans who have died while in the military service
In case you missed it here are some
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES, PARADES & MORE
Monday, May 26

FREEHOLD
8:30 AM
A memorial ceremony will take place at Elks Point, followed
with a parade down Main Street.
The parade will be preceded by a Flag Draped coffin.
This is the largest and oldest Memorial Day Parade in the area.
Elks Point
Routes 79 and 537, Freehold
Info: 732-462-4580
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Greg’s List: Things to do this Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Friday, May 23

• County Family Game Night (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• The Gin Game at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Paint the Town Pink Events (County wide) – MORE INFO

• A View of the Mountains at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Aberdeen) – MORE INFO

• Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Memorial Day Weekend Sale (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• Birding for “Chicks” (Freehold Twp) – MORE INFO

• 107.1 FM Radio Live at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Highlands PBA Ball – MORE INFO

• Gear Up Challenge at Raceway Park (Englishtown) – MORE INFO

• Garden State Line at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Bob Burger at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Sunset River Cruise on the Mariner (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Youth Jazz Concert (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Draw the Jersey Devil (Manalapan) – MORE INFO

• “What’s So Funny? Exhibit (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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Photos: More than 2,000 graduate from Brookdale Community College

Photos: More than 2,000 graduate from Brookdale Community College (via NJ.com)

MIDDLETOWN – Brookdale Community College celebrated the commencement of its latest graduating class on Friday. The more than 2,000 graduates hailed from 16 different countries and accounted for 203 distinguished scholars and 42 perfect 4.0 GPAs. “…

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Gary Rich: Fighting and Winning for Monmouth County Taxpayers

By Deputy Freeholder Director Gary Rich

When I ran for Freeholder in 2011, I ran on the promise that I would spend every day in office working for the taxpayers of Monmouth County. Three years later, Monmouth County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders has just delivered its fourth straight budget with no change to the property tax levy. Four straight years.

Gary Rich

This wasn’t simply chance and luck had nothing to do with it. I fought hard and committed to making tough cuts in order to meet our commitment to Monmouth County taxpayers—to provide the high level of services our residents are accustomed to while employing the utmost fiscal prudence.

In 2010, the Monmouth County budget peaked at $493,400,000. Since then, this Freeholder Board has reduced the budget to the tune of $12.5 million in total savings over the last four years. And this is to say nothing of the $60+ million in spending that was cut over the same time period as a result of the budget work that happens all year long behind the scenes.

It’s not without its challenges. The budget process requires a delicate balance. After all, a low budget and no tax increase mean nothing if taxpayers then suffer due to declining and diminished services. The County still has to provide the services that our residents need – that’s its mandate. But it’s the mandate of the Board of Chosen Freeholders to make sure we’re providing that top-notch service in the most efficient and effective way possible.

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UPDATE_Fireman’s Fairs in Monmouth County

Nothing says SUMMER like a FIREMAN’S FAIR.
And Monmouth County has them for you.
Get out your datebooks and jot down these dates.
Soon it will be time to support your local Fire Department.
Filled with Games -Rides-Food-Music and Fireworks night.
These Fun Time Events are sure to please.

Please see the correction on the Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair

Wednesday, July 2- Saturday, July 5
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS FIREMAN’S FAIR
6:00 PM –  10:00 PM
Municipal Harbor Gazebo
2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands
Info: 732-291-1444, x 3005
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Wednesday, July 28 – Saturday, August 2
KEYPORT FIREMAN’S FAIR
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fireman’s Park 
West Front Street and American Legion Drive, Keyport
Info: 732-739-5138
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Tuesday, July 29– Saturday, August 2
MANASQUAN’S FIREMAN’S FAIR
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Volunteer Engine Company #2
111 Parker Avenue, Manasquan
Info: 732-223-3501
www.manasquanfair.com/–
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Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23
FAIR HAVEN FIREMAN’S FAIR
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fair Haven Fire Department
645 River Road, Fair Haven
Food-Beer-Rides-Games-Entertainement
Also on Monday, August 25-Thursday, August 28, 6p-10p
and Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30, 6p-11p
(closed on Sunday, August 24)
www.fhfd.org/firemansfair.html
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Don’t forget to check the BizEturtle: Events in Monmouth website
for more information on these fairs and more happenings in
Monmouth County

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