Jim Keady told MMM that his candidacy for the Democrat nomination for congress in the 4th district of New Jersey is day to day following what he dubbed as a “well coordinated political ambush” by one of his opponents, Stephanie Schmid, Monmouth County’s Democrat leadership and two of his former female political allies with whom he has had varying degrees of personal relations.
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Ross Licitra can’t get elected dogcatcher, because NJ does not elect dogcatchers, but he is likely to be elected Monmouth County Freeholder in November.
The Executive Director and Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer of the Monmouth SPCA, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Freeholder this afternoon via press release.
Posted: January 6th, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: 2020 elections, Monmouth County Freeholders, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County SPCA, Monmouth GOP, Monmouth SPCA, Ross Licitra | 1 Comment »
Tom Arnone will continue his role as the director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2020. Sue Kiley will be elected Deputy Director when the Board reorganizes on Tuesday, January 7, 4 p.m., at Bio Technology High School in Freehold Township. Read the rest of this entry »
John Bennett delivers an impassioned speech at the Monmouth GOP convention on June 11, 2014 before his defeat by Shaun Golden
John O. Bennett III is out of his job as administrator of Woodbridge Township, according to a NewJerseyGlobe report.
The Globe reports that the official word is that Bennett is leaving of his own accord, but that is not entirely true.
Bennett was the last Republican President of the New Jersey Senate. The Party has been out of power in Trenton since Bennett lost his own seat in the 12th legislative district to Marlboro Council President Ellen Karcher in 2003.
During his 3 1/2 days as Acting Governor in 2002, Bennett delivered the State of the State address, held a party at Drumthwacket for his daughters’ engagements, pardoned a friend, had stationary printed, signed bills and “toured New Jersey like a a conquering Caesar visiting the provinces.”
Posted: January 3rd, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: John Bennett, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: John Bennet, John O. Bennett, John O. Bennett III, Monmouth County News, Woodbridge | Comments Off on Report: Bennett ousted as Woodbridge administrator
Former Tinton Falls Borough Administrator Michael Skudera
Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Perillo fired Borough Administrator Michael Skudera on December 31, 2019. Skudera’s termination is effective on January 30, according to the notice obtained by MMM.
Mayor Perillo declined to speak with MMM, stating he was busy with people in his office when we got him on the phone this afternoon.
Skudera, a former mayor of the borough, will get 3 months severance according to a source familiar with his contract. He has not yet returned our phone call seeking comment.
Perillo and Skudera “were never in sync,” according to a source who asked not to be named.
Posted: January 2nd, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Tinton Falls | Tags: Mayor Vito Perillo, Michael Skudera, Monmouth County News, Tinton Falls | Comments Off on Skudera out as Tinton Falls AdministratorBy Greg Kelly
Friday, January 3:
The Ocean Township Police Department report that there was a shooting incident on Sunday evening, 5:15, at the Twinbrook Village apartment complex.
Officers located and treated a male victim with a non-life threating gunshot wound. The victim was treated and released from Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Posted: December 30th, 2019 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: Monmouth County News, Ocean Township | Comments Off on Shooting reported in Ocean Township
Dr Harry Swartz was honored by the Monmouth County Freeholders at his retirement party in Middletown in 2017
Dr. Harry Mason Swartz of Rumson passed away on December 27, 2019. He was 88.
“Dr. Harry,” as he was known to tens of thousands of patients in his Middletown family practice of 59 years, was born in Atlantic Highlands, and graduated as valedictorian of his class at Middletown High School. He graduated at the top of his class from both Ursinus College and Thomas Jefferson Medical School and was inducted into the prestigious AOA medical honors society. He completed his residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He later served as a Major in the New Jersey National Guard.
Posted: December 29th, 2019 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Dr. Harry Swartz, Middletown, Monmouth County News | 1 Comment »
Freeholder Lillian Burry celebrating Veteran’s Day last month at the Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury
Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry has not decided whether or not she will seek a 6th term on the County’s governing body.
First elected in the wake of U.S. Attorney Chris Christie’s Operation Bid Rig II in 2005, Burry has been a leader in the transformation of Monmouth County government and the Monmouth GOP from a corrupt swamp to a beacon of good government. In 2005 , the Asbury Park Press had an ongoing investigative series, Club Monmouth, into the wasteful patronage of Monmouth County government. This year, the APP editorial board said, “It isn’t easy finding major weaknesses in the way the county has been run in recent years. Spending has been kept in check and the county has maintained a triple-A bond rating. It takes shared services between towns seriously and it has made concerted efforts to improve the climate for small businesses. The county also has one of the finest park systems in the state.” Lillian Burry has been a huge contributor to the reforms which warranted those accolades from a critical source.
Posted: December 27th, 2019 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Lillian Burry, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: Freeholder Lillian Burry, Lillian G. Burry, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Monmouth County News | 9 Comments »By Greg Kelly
I’ve heard genuine praise — along with masses of web traffic — for my “Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend.” The list has been published here at More Monmouth Musings prior to every weekend for going on 7 years now. I don’t think I’ve missed a weekend.
Compliments about the list include: “There’s nothing like it on the web.” “I don’t start my weekend without it.” “It really tells me what’s happening.” “It’s a fantastic resource.” “I get it all in one stop.” “It’s amazing all the good stuff to do for Monmouth County weekends.” “It’s the most complete things-to-do list around.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 22nd, 2019 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Holiday Giving, Monmouth County News | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Places to Donate this Holiday Season© Copyright 2020 | MoreMonmouthMusings | All Rights Reserved