Christie to announce $200 million to fight opioid crisis

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will announce this week $200 million in new initiatives to target the opioid crisis, primarily designed to overhaul addiction services, as he makes a final push on the issue he hopes will define his legacy. In a 90-minute interview with NJ Advance Media on Friday, Christie said the funding will be… Read the rest of this entry »

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Tropical storm watch issued as Jose heads toward East Coast

A tropical storm watch was issued Sunday evening in several states, including New Jersey, as Hurricane Jose continues to make its way toward the East Coast. The National Hurricane Center issued the watch as the hurricane’s maximum sustained winds picked up speed from 80 to 90 mph. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, the hurricane was about… Read the rest of this entry »

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Murphy’s Gestapo Accosts Brookdale Grad at Dem Town Hall

Kevin Tober, a 23 year old Republican operative from Brick and a graduate of Brookdale Community College, was accosted at a Murphy for Governor Town Hall meeting in Hamilton Square on Wednesday evening.  The incident was captured on a facebook live video and posted to YouTube by SaveJersey.com 

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S and P rates Marlboro’s debt AAA

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik

Standard and Poors, the global credit rating agency, issued a AAA/Stable bond rating on $9.6 million in new borrowings by Marlboro and upgraded the Township’s existing debt to AAA as well.

The new rating makes Marlboro one of only 29 towns in New Jersey with the top possible credit rating, according to a statement from the Township.

“Marlboro’s credit is officially the highest grade available in the marketplace”, stated Mayor  Jonathan Hornik. “This means that our taxpayers benefit from the lowest possible costs for road, parks and recreation and other capital improvements.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Tommy G and Art G on the radio this afternoon

MMM publisher Art Gallagher will be joining Tommy G onNew Jersey’s best drive time radio show this afternoon during the 5 o’clock hour.

The Tommy G Show is broadcast in Central New Jersey on 1450 AM WCTC, on the Internet by clicking this link and via the TuneIn app on your smartphone.

With election season upon us, Tommy and Art will likely be discussing the NJ Gubernatorial election between Lt Governor Kim Guadagno and former Goldman Sach banker Phil Murphy.  The 11th district state Senate race between Senator Jennifer Beck and Vin Gopal could come up.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, September 15-17, 2017

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, Sept. 15

• Into the Woods at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Bonfire on the Beach (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Starlight Gala (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• NJ Assembly District 11 Constituent Services (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• Cardboard Box City (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• Eagles Tribute Benefit Concert (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• St. Benedict Parish Carnival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Why gas prices will fall ‘like a feather’ over the next month

The surge in gas prices that swept over New Jersey after Hurricane Harvey closed Gulf Coast refineries may be pulling back, experts said. And the state should be spared a repeat of spikes seen in Florida in the last week, unless Hurricane Irma or another storm takes an unexpected trip up the eastern seaboard. “You have… Read the rest of this entry »

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Best Hurricane Irma photos, videos and quips from social media

Much of New Jersey showed its support for Florida while it was beset by Hurricane Irma Saturday and Sunday, including Gov. Chris Christie. Everyone in NJ understands how Floridians feel tonight. We have sent NJSP, NJ Nat’l Guard & NJ utility men. We stand with you today & always — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) September 10, 2017… Read the rest of this entry »

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O’Scanlon: Gopal lacks credibility on property taxes

By Declan O’Scanlon

Vin Gopal and the Easter Bunny photo via @gopalforsenate

Democratic state Senate candidate Vin Gopal, in his Aug. 20 oped “Consolidate small towns,” extolled the virtues of municipal consolidation as if he were presenting a new, fresh approach to the concept. An honest reading of his own words destroys both his credibility on the property tax issue, and his paralyzing duplicity as a candidate.

Let’s concede up front that in order to solve our high property tax problem we will need consolidation and sharing of services. But that’s a very small piece of the essential reform pie.

Gopal, who is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican state Sen. Jennifer Beck in the 11th District, tries to suggest that because those of us — like Beck and me — fighting the fight to reduce property taxes haven’t yet declared victory, he might be able to do a better job. But in his own words he actually says he would make things worse — actually make it harder to consolidate or enact reforms that will reduce property taxes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Guadagno: Murphy silence on arbitration cap telling

By Kim Guadagno

Kim Guadagno

Without a doubt, the number one problem facing Garden State families today is the ever-increasing burden of high property taxes.

To begin to address the problem and assist local governments in keeping costs under control, a 2 percent cap on interest arbitration awards was unanimously approved by our state Legislature and enacted by the governor in December 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

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