BRICK-Mayor Ducey had the privilege of welcoming The Tile Lounge to Brick Township and helping them cut the ribbon for their grand opening. They are located at 220 Chambers Bridge Road and they are one of the newest Buy In Brick businesses! They are offering a 7.5% rebate to Buy In Brick cardholders
Willingboro Man Fatally Shot at Palmyra House Party
PALMYRA BOROUGH – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Borough Police Chief Scott Pearlman announced today that a 19-year-old Willingboro man was fatally shot last night at a house party.
Police were called to the 500 block of West 5th Street at approximately 11:15 p.m. and discovered that the victim, Jonte Rice, had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden.
No arrests have been made. The preliminary investigation has determined the shooting to be an isolated event. There is no reason for members of the general public to be concerned about their safety in connection with this incident.
An autopsy will be performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood.
The investigation is being conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Palmyra Borough Police Department. The lead investigators are BPCO Detective Mel Rogers and Palmyra Borough Police Department Detective Arek Arargil.
Anyone with information is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-265-7113 or send an email to [email protected].
In Lakewood, publicly funded busing to over 130 private schools has nearly bankrupted the school district – requiring tens of millions in state bailouts, year after year.
I’m Jeff Dingsor and I believe Toms River School Board’s recent decision to bus students to Lakewood private schools has opened a Pandora’s Box that will have devastating consequences for property taxes and on the quality of education in our public schools.
As required by law, the School Board traditionally offered a small transportation stipend to students enrolled in schools outside of the township, and only offered busing to private schools in Toms River. I believe the district’s decision to start busing to 11 private schools in Lakewood establishes a fiscally dangerous precedent, and it must be stopped.
Transportation costs in Lakewood are over $30 Million a year, or roughly thirty times what they were here in Toms River just a few years ago. The private school busing model hasn’t worked out in Lakewood, and it won’t work here in Toms River either. If elected, I’ll fight to overturn this decision and to prevent an expansion in private school busing.
Rising transportation costs are not the only reason I decided to run. Recent State Aid cuts resulted in the elimination of 77 positions, but this School Board still found the money to give the Superintendent his bonus and to increase the salaries of his Assistant Superintendents. We need people on the School Board that will put students and their education ahead of salary increases for administrators.
Taxes continue to spiral out of control. In the last five years, school taxes increased by over 21 Million dollars. While part of that can be attributed to state aid cuts, this School Board has increased spending by over 11 Million in that same 5 year period.
If elected to the School Board, I’ll put a stop to the wasteful spending that is increasing our taxes, and I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting our fair share from Trenton.
Hopefully I can count on you to support me, Jeff Dingsor for School Board. I’ll be in Ballot Position 1. If elected, I’ll represent the taxpayers and students of our community, not special interests or political insiders.
If you have any questions or issues you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at (732) 806-1139.
Sincerely,
Jeff Dingsor
MAPLESHADE-A woman being taken into custody by police officers on Friday night managed to escape their custody and began running from officers and was struck by a passing driver on Route 73. Danielle Colon, 33, of Camden was arrested by police and managed to free herself from the officer’s patrol car. She was recognized and taken into custody by Maple Shade Police on an outstanding warrant before she escaped.
She was taken to Cooper University Hospital where she was listed in stable condition with a broken leg.
Manchester Twp NJ – On Sunday, October 13, 2019, at approximately 7:37 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 530 and Manchester Blvd., to investigate a collision involving a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers observed a black 2011 Chevrolet Cruz, stationary in the east bound shoulder of CR 530. A pedestrian was observed lying in the east bound lane of the roadway in front of the Whiting Town Center driveway. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevrolet was being operated eastbound on CR 530 approximately 375 feet west of Manchester Blvd when it struck a pedestrian who had been attempting to cross CR 530 in front of the Dollar General store. The Chevrolet was being operated by 73 year old, Waldemar Kurbansade, of Whiting, NJ. The pedestrian was 82 year old, Anna Rammos, also of Whiting, NJ. Evidence at the scene as well as driver and witness statements, revealed that the driver of the Chevrolet attempted to avoid the collision by braking and swerving, however, he was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian with the front bumper of his vehicle. It was raining at the time of the crash and the area where the collision occurred was poorly lit. Ms. Rammos sustained injuries to her right leg and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center via Life Flight Medivac. Also assisting at the scene were Quality Medical Transport personnel and MONOC Paramedics.
The investigation into this crash is still ongoing and is being conducted by Patrolman Jesse Hoydis and Sgt. Antonio Ellis of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
VERNON-Richard Decker, 31 of Vernon was charged after police say he began harassing local farmers after they turned down his request to have sex with their farm animals. Police say after being rejected, Decker sprinkled metal tire deflating devices in the driveways of the farmers who denied him his thrills with their livestock.
Decker is now facing 22 charges from multiple jurisdictions dating back to August of 2018.
If giving the farmers flat tires wasn’t enough, Decker left negative reviews about their businesses.
Police said Decker would contact farmers by email to request sexual relationships with farm animals, preferring horses and cows.
They also claim to have found explosive making materials and an illegal self-manufactured .22 caliber firearm at his residence. The complaint also alleges Decker threatened to beat a woman with a wooden stick after being denied sexual favors with her farm animals.
The judge did not let Decker out of jail, claiming he posed a risk to the community.
DEERFIELD-A 10-year-old girl is dead after an accident at the annual Deerfield Harvest Festival. Festival operators shut down the rides and cancelled a parade, but the rest of the scheduled activities at the event went on as planned.
The New Jersey State Police is investigating the death of the girl who sustained fatal injuries after she was ejected from an amusement ride. Based on the preliminary investigation, on Saturday, October 12, at 6:18 p.m., the victim was ejected from a ride called “Extreme,” which is a Wisdom Super Sizzler amusement park ride.
As a result, she sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Cooper Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased at 7:20 p.m. The cause and circumstances remain under investigation, and there is no additional information available.
“We are absolutely heartbroken. Words cannot express our feelings and we extend our deepest sympathies to the individual’s family and loved ones. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts,” said Skelly Amusements, the operator of the ride where the girl died. The company is cooperating with the investigation by the State Police.
“There was an accident at the Harvest Festival yesterday. The incident is still under investigation. We have learned from the State Police that the young person involved in the accident has succumbed to her injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family,” festival operators said. “The festival will be open today to offer a place for the community to come together in wake of this tragedy.”
TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy is upset with New Jersey Republican Assembly Minority Leader John Bramnick because his law firm, who represents the accused claims it will discredit women who do the accusing.
“It’s disgusting and unacceptable,” Governor Murphy said. “This is not a question of whether or not somebody’s allowed to have representation — this is America, everybody’s allowed to have representation. But we spent so much of our energy to make New Jersey the survivor state — to see that, it’s taken my breath away.”
Suddenly, Murphy cares about the rights of the accusers, but last year, when his staffer Katie Brennan was trying to seek justice against her alleged rapist, Al Alvarez, who Murphy squirreled away at a cushy job inside the Schools Development Authority, Murphy was quiet as a mouse.
It’s too bad that Katie Brennan didn’t have this kind of support back when Murphy’s administration was discrediting her rape allegations.
AS TINTON FALLS DUMP CONTINUES TO SMELL AND ELECTION IS COMING UP – CLEAR CONFLICTS BETWEEN MONMOUTH COUNTY AND TINTON FALLS OFFICIALS
On January 30th of 2019, over 300 local residents packed the Hamilton Firehouse as the Monmouth County Garbage Dump smelled worse than ever. State Senator Vin Gopal organized the town hall style meeting in order to force the Monmouth County Freeholders to put together a timeline and plan to minimize the smell of the county-owned dump.
According to NJ.com, in one of several mea culpas by county officials that night, Deputy Monmouth County Administrator, Geoffrey Persela admitted he had failed to notify Tinton Falls officials of the work and its potential smell. “And that’s my fault,” he told the crowd. County officials struggled to even provide the correct phone number to residents who were calling to complain. (https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2019/01/it-smells-worse-than-a-septic-tank-hundreds-of-angry-residents-turn-up-to-complain-about-local-dump.html)
Upon detailed research, we have found troubling ties between Tinton Falls officials and Monmouth County officials who have close ties to the County Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are tasked with operating and maintaining the dump. First, the town auditor for Tinton Falls is Holman Freina and Allison,which is owned by Ocean County Republican Chairman Frank Holman. According to public ELEC reports, Holman’s firm was paid $44,386 to provide auditing services for Tinton Falls for 2018. At the same time, for 2018, they received $179,000 as the auditor for Monmouth County Government. Tinton Falls taxpayers receive funds as a result of having the dump in town. At any point, did Tinton Fall councilmembers or the freeholders tell residents who had challenges as it related to the dump that they were both using the same auditor to check their spending and finances?
In more troubling news, Tinton Falls longtime Borough Attorney Brian Nelson of the Archer Greiner Law Firm, was being paid by the Borough of Tinton Falls while being paid by the Monmouth County Reclamation Center as their attorney at the same time. Why didn’t Tinton Falls officials or the Monmouth Freeholders disclose this? In November 2017, Tinton Fall’s elected a new mayor, 94-year-old World War II Veteran Vito Perillo, who in one of his first acts made a deal with the Council to split the legal work between two attorneys. The council, led by Councilman Brock Seibert, a close ally to the Monmouth Freeholders, lobbied for Nelson while Perillo went with Brielle attorney Kevin Starkey, who serves as the Town Attorney in Brick Township. The council was successful in having Nelson continue much of his legal work in 2018 where he billed the city more than $64,000 according to public ELEC reports.
In 2017, Archer Greiner was paid $250,705.82 from the Monmouth County Freeholders. In addition, the firm was paid $65,200 directly in services related to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. Nelson is a longtime insider and ally to Monmouth Freeholder Tom Arnone and Sheriff and County Republican Chairman Shaun Golden. Nelson, again according to public ELEC reports, along with his firm has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Golden, Arnone and the other Republican Freeholders. He is a former law partner of Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon and former State Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande.
How is it possible that Tinton Falls and the Monmouth Reclamation Center have the same attorney and same auditor with dozens of other auditors and attorneys qualified? At a minimum, the public had a right to know these close connections between the county and Tinton Falls while the county failed to properly notify the residents that the smell was going to get much worse.
This year, the incumbent 3 councilmembers are not seeking re-election in November’s nonpartisan election – where control of the city council is at stake. Sources say that Siebert helped to recruit 3 candidates who have close ties to the county. It appears as if Siebert and the County Freeholders want to continue their grip on influencing Tinton Falls with making sure that future contract negotiations between the dump and town go in favor of the county. Running on a ticket backed by Siebert and county allies are Ron Wollner, Don Michaels, and Ken Asmar. Above is a photo of them with their lawn signs with Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone and County Chairman and Sheriff Shaun Golden.
They face an aggressive challenge from the Independent Advocates for Tinton Falls ticket – which is made up of a registered Democrat, registered Republican and registered Independent. They are Tracy Buckley, a CPA with a finance background, Mike Nesci, a local barber, and Risa Clay, the retired principal of Red Bank Regional High School. They are running on a platform of independence from the county.
https://www.app.com/story/news/local/public-safety/2019/05/15/monmouth-county-dump-odor/1190731001/
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As previously reported, October 1, 2019 was a date of several possible implications concerning the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court of the United States had on their conference calendar Cheeseman v Polillo for granting or denying certiorari. This is one of the many cases currently challenging draconian firearm laws in the country.
All eyes have been looking towards NYSRPA v NYC a case concerning the prohibition of traveling outside of the boroughs of New York with a lawfully owned handgun. The case is scheduled for arguments on December 2nd. On October 7th SCOTUS orders noted that NYSRPA v NYC is not mooted at this time and on the date of arguments, NYC can make their mootness claim. The case is being heard. It is apparent that NYC does not want this case to be heard, nor does the rest of the anti-gun community. Any moves loosening the transportation restrictions were simply hail Marys to have the case dismissed rather than an acknowledgement of governmental overreach. This NYC case can have wide implications, damaging statutes in other restrictive jurisdictions such as New Jersey, where there are strict laws on the transportation of firearms outside of the home. If broadly decided, this case can set a precedent that can eviscerate several possession related statutes throughout the country.
Should NYSRPA v NYC become mooted during/after arguments, the court still has in waiting cases specifically targeting concealed carry and other firearm related claims. Rogers v Grewal is once such carry case, out of New Jersey, and has been through conference with no action or orders posted concerning its fate. Rogers is funded and backed by the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC). One of the speculated theories is that the Rogers case, as well as the other carry cases in limbo, are waiting on a decision or further action from NYC’s case. It is specifically noted in in the 9th Circuit’s Young v. Hawaii open carry case, that it is being held before having an en banc review until the outcome of the NYC case is decided.
From New Jersey there is also the Ciolek v New Jersey, a carry case with no movement from its October 1st conference date. Filed without a conference date is a “Assault Weapons Ban” suit, Worman v Healey, from Massachusetts. Further from the Commonwealth there is Gould v Lipson, a carry case backed by Comm2A, and this case has been in a conference limbo since June. Recently field for certiorari Malpasso v Pallozzi, a carry case out of Maryland. The fight against rights restriction is happening now and anti-gun politicians and policy makers will not be able to hold back the dike forever.
Should a favorable opinion come out of NYSRPA v NYC, things such as strict scrutiny maybe applied to Second Amendment Cases and perhaps these other cases will be returned to lower courts to be reheard with instructions form the court…this was the situation with Caetano v MA concerning stun gun/Taser prohibitions. What if the court decides we have castle doctrine in our motor vehicles?
Cheeseman v Polillo is one cog in this wheel fighting against draconian laws. Glassboro, NJ resident Mark Cheeseman set out on two different occasions to obtain a New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit and in both instances he was denied due to not having a “justifiable need.”
New Jersey is one of the few remaining “may issue” states in the country concerning obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit and imposes impossible restrictions to get one…the justifiable need standard. In states like New Jersey, Maryland, New York, California and Hawaii, to name the strictest, the licensing schemes are such that only the politically connected, rich or former police officers can obtain permits to carry for self-defense. They are essentially “no-issue” states.
Cheeseman’s case is a little different from some of the other cases making the rounds. Cheeseman and his team; Jay Factor a Second Amendment scholar also form New Jersey, John Jillard a former co-plaintiff with a parallel case, and attorney David D. Jensen are making their argument concerning interest balancing and constitutional rights, not attacking the actual statute concerning justifiable need.
Scholar Jay Factor points out that:
New Jersey decides handgun carry permits on a “case-by-case basis.” Cheeseman’s new argument seized on Heller’s throwing out of “interest balancing” by all three branches of the government and Heller no longer allowing those three branches “the power to decide permit applications on a case-by-case basis” to applicants who are not “disqualified from the exercise of Second Amendment rights.”
Justifiable need, according to Black’s Law Dictionary means “lawful” need. New Jersey statute defines a person meeting justifiable need when that individual has been subject to repeated and specific threats or attacks. An actual prosecutor makes a case against the citizen applying for a permit to a judge concerning this matter. The fact that a prosecutor, never mind a judge, is involved in this process is insane, especially since this has to do with the lawful exercising of a right. This is not a simple application process, applicants are on trial and usually are treated with disrespect. One notable case, the Almeida case out of NJ had a judge telling him to change jobs if his job was too dangerous or to hire private security.
In the Heller decision, it is explicitly noted by the court that a government cannot make arbitrary decisions concerning constitutional rights. In the case of carrying firearms, it is also pointed out by Cheeseman’s suit:
In essence, Cheeseman’s new argument means if Cheeseman qualifies for a 2C:58-3 Firearms ID Card, then Cheeseman qualifies for a 2C:58-4 Permit to Carry a Hand Gun.
As per Heller, if a citizen qualifies for ownership of a firearm, having no disqualifiers, he or she also qualifies to meet the classic definition (not NJ’s convoluted one) of justifiable need, should they want to carry a firearm for self-defense. Justice Scalia would explain in Heller that, “the core lawful purpose of the Second Amendment is self-defense.” Justice Thomas with Justice Scalia dissenting from the denial of certiorari of Friedman v Highland Park would further elaborate on this concept:
We explained in Heller and McDonald that the Second Amendment “guarantee[s] the individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation.” We excluded from protection only “those weapons not typically possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.” And we stressed that “[t]he very enumeration of the right takes out of the hands of government—even the Third Branch of Government—the power to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the right is really worth insisting upon.”
On October 2, 2019 the status of Cheeseman’s case per the SCOTUS page was “DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/18/2019.” Does this mean anything in particular? For one, that means the case was not outright denied. This is a step above the Roger’s case which is still sitting in limbo without further dates or decisions posted. A change in Cheeseman status can be reported as early as October 21st. What we know though is the outcome of NYSRPA v NYC is going to affect all of these carry cases provided it is not mooted during/after arguments. Anti-freedom governments and jurisdictions in The United States should take notice, the fight against these unconstitutional laws will continue. Carry, whether open or concealed, so-called “Assault Weapons” bans, banning of standard capacity magazines, and travel restrictions will not be tolerated. This session with the Supreme Court is gonna be a good one!
New Jersey-based marketing and design agency Splendor has completed rebranding projects for companies and retailers reshaping Red Bank, N.J.’s west side, including Denholtz Properties, Sickles Market and Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co.
For Denholtz, which opened its new 12,080-square-foot headquarters in Red Bank in June 2019, Splendor orchestrated a sweeping website redesign and a brand strategy that incorporated engaging multimedia assets, including drone photography of property sites. As part of this rebrand, Splendor helped display Denholtz’s renewed commitment to community-focused real estate development.
Splendor conducted exploratory and competitive analyses and “crafted a distinct, memorable tone and personality for the New Jersey-based developer,” according to Adam Taylor, Splendor’s owner and CEO. Following the brand work, the 65-year-old company reemerged as Denholtz Properties, dropping “Associates” from its name.
Helping augment the new brand, the Splendor team coined the catchy headlines, “Foresight is 20/20” and “We’ve spent six decades ahead of the curve.” The campaign has resulted in a 28 percent increase in website traffic.
“We could not be happier about our decision to work with Splendor,” said Stephen Cassidy, president of Denholtz Properties. “In our business, it is vital to have a brand that exudes integrity, complexity and experience to ensure we can continue to stand out in a competitive marketplace. We appreciate the hard work of Splendor in creating a brand that reflects these core values.”
Splendor helped further Denholtz’s reputation for investing in emerging markets across New Jersey, including developments near transit hubs.
The Denholtz rebrand was timed to coincide with the opening of the company’s new headquarters at 116 Chestnut St. (housing 60-plus employees). Denholtz’s revamped marketing materials were utilized immediately, in a grand relocation party attended by more than 400 people, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna and major players in the commercial real estate space.
Splendor’s talents have also benefitted retailers in Red Bank’s west side, including a new 9,000-square-foot Sickles Market (a family-owned fresh market and garden center) and growing coffee powerhouse Booskerdoo, with one of its new locations inside the market. Splendor is assisting both companies amid their respective expansions – including brand development services.
For Sickles, this included a full website redesign which grants in-house marketing and IT teams access to a customized content management system (CMS). For Booskerdoo, services included overall brand development as the company prepares for growth through franchising. The process involved competitive analysis, creative copywriting and visual design work.
“Splendor is very committed to our hometown of Red Bank. We’re excited that clients like Denholtz, Sickles and Booskerdoo are breathing new life into the West Side,” Taylor said. “Also, our involvement in the Red Bank Business Alliance, where I sit on the Board of Directors and chair the Marketing Committee, is another effort we feel can help Red Bank continue to bloom and grow as a center of culture and business.”
Fresh off a merger with Filter Advertising, the agency has experienced a wave of growth including new hires and an office expansion.
Founded in 1999, Splendor is an industry leader in strategy, brand development, digital design, web design, UI & UX, SEO, PPC/retargeting, social media, application development, video and content creation and emerging marketing technologies like augmented reality (AR).
Splendor is located at 50 Broad St., Suite One, Red Bank, N.J., 07701.
(Red Bank, N.J. image courtesy of Nora Monaghan.)
Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Scott W. Smilen, M.D., FACOG, as its Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Smilen is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology and joins the academic medical center from New York University School of Medicine where he was a clinical professor and Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
“We look forward to Dr. Smilen’s leadership and expertise as we expand our specialty services and enhance our clinical and academic performance, with an unwavering focus on delivering the best experiences for our patients,” said Kim Carpenter, M.D., chief medical officer, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Dr. Smilen received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yale University in Economics / Mathematics, graduating magna cum laude. He achieved his Medical Doctorate at NYU School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship training in Urogynecology/Pelvic Surgery.
Dr. Smilen served as Director of the Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU
School of Medicine for 18 years. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and clinical expertise and has been recognized as both a Best Doctor in America and Top Doctor: New York Metro Area on multiple occasions. Dr. Smilen has authored more than 40 publications, including original reports, books and book chapters, and abstracts. He specializes in the treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse with both surgical and medical techniques and is recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive private partsl surgery.
Dr. Smilen directs a department at Jersey Shore University Medical Center that provides patients with advanced, comprehensive medical and nursing OB/GYN services, including care for complex pregnancies, prenatal and postpartum programs, outpatient lactation services as well as educational, social and nutritional support. Newborns with any health complications receive care from specialists in the medical center’s state-designated Level III High Risk Perinatal Center.
In addition, the department offers a full range of high quality health services to women at every stage of life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond. The Gynecology service boasts leaders in Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery), Family Planning, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Dr. Smilen’s practice office is located in the HOPE Tower, 7th floor, 19 Davis Ave., Neptune City, on the medical center’s campus. To make an appointment, call 732-776-3797.
For more information, visit www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/ or for a free physician referral, call 800-560-9990.
By Toms River Township-Mayor Kelaher and Township officials received a large donation at the Toms River Animal Shelter on Sunday, September 29th.
Members of the Bayville Elks Lodge #2394 received a $2,500 grant from the Elks National Federation. They matched the $2,500 grant. Bayville Elks members shopped for $5,000 of supplies from Walmart, Pet Supplies Plus and Chewy.com. They included dog and cat food, treats, beds, leashes and other items. The group also collected blankets and towels from the community.
Rich Barbosa, Chief Animal Control Officer for the Toms River Animal Shelter, said nothing could have prepared him for the convoy of vehicles filled to capacity with all sorts of supplies.
“All of the items we received will go a long way in helping us continue to ensure all of the animals here are well taken care of as they wait for that special someone to walk through the door and take them home.”
Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said the donation will help the dogs and cats in our care for many months to come. “The animals are so appreciative of the Bayville Elks generosity. It will go a long way to help our furry friends at the shelter. We are truly grateful.”
Another Councilman at the event said, “Look at the mountain of wonderful donations they brought to our shelter. We are so thankful for this amazing contribution from the Bayville Elks Lodge and thank them for their support.”
“We just want to say thank you so much for this wonderful donation. We are simply overwhelmed with the generosity we received and very happy to have had the chance meet some of the nicest people around,” added Barbosa.
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OCEAN GATE-A controversial windmill erected in the small riverside borough of Ocean Gate came crashing down today. Installed in 2009 by Mayor Paul Kennedy and windmill advocate Jim Fry, the project cost the borough taxpayers $250,000.
The broken blade crashed down just feet from a home nearby and cut tree limbs and utility lines on its way down.
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ORTLEY BEACH-Some residents in Ortley Beach, which is part of Toms River Township want their part of the beachfront community to secede from the mainland and become part of the neighboring town of Lavallette. A letter by the residents was sent to Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero regarding their intent.
According to Shorebeat, the following parts of Ortley Beach would become part of Lavallette if the secession movement were to succeed.
Maurice Hill, a candidate for Mayor in Toms River said not so fast. Instead, Hill said, if anything Toms River should annex Lavallette.
“It’s critical that we spent a lot of money rebuilding Ortley Beach and I hope they would consider to remain a part of Toms River,” Hill said. “My attitude is Lavallette is surrounded by Toms River and if we’re going to talk about consolidation, perhaps Lavallette should become part of Toms River.”
Check out Shorebeat for a full story.
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TRENTON-New Jersey is already unfriendly to small mom and pop businesses, Main Street USA and independent contractors when it comes to affordable healthcare. Despite the federal healthcare mandate being lifted, New Jersey still imposes that mandate. New Jersey also bars sole proprietor and husband and wife businesses with few or no employees from buying group medical plans.
Now, Governor Phil Murphy wants to make it even harder for small business owners in New Jersey to get quality, affordable healthcare.
New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal said a rule change being proposed by the Murphy Administration could strip small businesses of health coverage they have now.
Murphy’s administration wants to change the definition of “small employer” to exclude sole proprietorships, partnerships, husband-wife or parent-child businesses that don’t have at least one additional employee.
“I am strongly concerned that this proposal would not only harm New Jersey’s critical small business sector, but that it also wrongfully and unintentionally penalizes the Garden State’s community of mom-and-pop stores,” Gopal said. “Under this proposed regulation, two unmarried individuals operating a small business would be able to apply for and obtain insurance through AMT, but a married couple operating an identical company would be barred from doing so.”
The rules change could bar certain small businesses from purchasing health insurance through a multiple-employer welfare association, such as plans offered by CentraState Healthcare to members of local chambers of commerce.
Mom and Pops in New Jersey are already barred from purchasing group healthcare since the Affordable Care Act was enacted by President Barack Obama.
BRICK-The space to be occupied in the near future by Trader Joe’s in the Brick Plaza has signs of life as the trademark Trader Joe’s sign went up this week. It was announced this spring that the popular chain would be coming to Brick.
JACKSON-Many in government have objected to criticism of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s $1,000,000 purchase of a home in Toms River, but that criticism is deeply rooted in the past history of homeownership when it comes to the Freeholder board.
The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has become delinquent neighbors in one Jackson community. Back in 2008, the county approved a project to widen Bennett’s Mills Road in Jackson. This widening affected several homes whose sloped yards had to be fitted with new retaining walls. All of the homes lost frontage along the road, but one home, owned by an influential Jackson Township employee met a much different fate.
The county purchased the home from Linda Nardo, a long-time employee of Jackson Township. Now it sits vacant, dilapidated and crumbling. Grass and weeds are growing out of the gutters, nearly the entire front of the home is covered in overgrowth and on many occasions, windows and doors have been broken into at the home.
We tried to gain some clarity on this home and called the Board of Chosen Freeholders. A receptionist at the office on Monday said it be looked at, but have yet to receive a followup from the county.
Now, if this was my house or your house, we would have township code enforcement officers issuing citations for the many code violations at the property, but since it’s owned by the county, it’s not likely.
Mayor Michael Reina this week said he was unfamiliar with the home, but also said he would look into it.
Residents online expressed their concerns.
“I’ve always wondered why it’s been empty and gone to crap all these years. I never knew the county bought it till now,” said one neighbor. “It’s an eyesore and a shame that it has been just left to rot.”
We’d like to know why the county purchased this home, which at the time, was also far above the appraised value and what their plan is for this home.
GUILFORD, CT-The Guilford Police Department in Connecticut has called for an “All-Hands” investigation after a shocking crime scene that sent chills down the spines of police officers nationwide.
“Tonight officers responded to a call that would shock the conscience of anyone in law enforcement… it is almost too much for us to post about,” the department said in a release. “First patrol car onscene immediately recognized the dozens of victims… well over a baker’s dozen…”
Police here said a call was received about illegal dumping at the intersection of Fair St and Broad St.
“The scene was immediately secured with crime scene tape and all traffic was diverted,” the department said. “It was clear there were no survivors…”
According to a report by the department. The second officer arrived and he noticed the tiny munchkins who had also perished on the side of the road… a devastating loss…As we consoled each other… a third officer arrived to help with crime scene processing…. the road was sprinkled with remnants of sugar and spice and everything tasty. ahem, we mean the road was littered with the horror that was abandoned and callously discarded by the roadside.
“As the night progressed we were able to pull it together and develop a possible motive and potential suspects…. it was tough though,” the department said. “It’s not everyday we have to take these types of cases, but when we do, we appreciate the community support and compassion that you all show.”
Later, it was reported that evidence-tampering may have occurred while officers investigated the crime scene.
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The JBJ Soul Kitchen hosted its 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off this past Saturday, October 5 at the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River. The event brought first responders and community members together for a day of great food and family fun. Local police, EMS and fire departments battled it out for first, second and third place at the annual fall event. This years’ winners were:
1st place: New Jersey State Police – “Bad Medicine”
2nd place: Lanoka Harbor First Aid – “Blaze of Glory”
3rd place: Toms River Fire Company 1 – “The Boys on the Hill”
“First and foremost, we want to recognize and thank our local first responders who put their lives on the line day in and day out to protect and keep our community safe,” said Lou Morreale, General Manager, JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank and Toms River. “Their continued support of JBJ Soul Kitchen and participation in our annual cook-off allows us to help those who struggle with food insecurities. We also want to thank community members for their entry donation and coming out to vote, Home Run Entertainment for providing free children’s activities and Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation Inc. for performing throughout the cook-off.”
A record-breaking 350 people were in attendance throughout the day. With a $20 donation, they had the opportunity to taste and vote for their favorite chili, sample a selection of hors d’oeuvres made by JBJ Soul Kitchen’s very own Chef Rob Wood and feast on a pig roast. In addition, hand-crafted ceramic bowls were available for a $20 Pay It Forward donation as part of a year-long Every Bowl Feeds a Soul effort to raise hunger awareness in the community.
As the winning department, the New Jersey State Police will receive a portion of the entry donations. The rest of the entry and Pay It Forward donations, as well as merchandise sales will go toward JBJ Soul Kitchen.
About JBJ Soul Kitchen:
The JBJ Soul Kitchen seeks to provide healthy, locally grown food in a restaurant setting to an in-need and paying customer to address issues of food insecurity. We empower individuals by providing resources and volunteer opportunities. We encourage our paying customers to affect change in their community by paying it forward to cover the cost of in-need customers. We promise to treat all our customers with dignity and respect while uniting communities and forming healthy and lasting relationships through food.
For Additional Information: www.JBJSoulKitchen.org
Contact:
Megan Cannell
JBJ Soul Foundation
215-636-0420
[email protected]
GLASSBORO, NJ – At a recent speech to business leaders, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy suggested that New Jersey may not be their state if they are concerned about tax rates.
“If you’re a one-issue voter and tax rate is your issue, either a family or a business, if that’s the only basis upon which you’re going to make a decision, we’re probably not your state,” Murphy said.
The Governor’s comments prompted a backlash from New Jersey lawmakers on the right and not-so-right.
“Two years on the job, the Governor refuses to address head-on what’s broken in New Jersey – our worst in the nation property taxes, public employees’ pension system and business climate. All three mean an underperforming economy and higher taxes,” said New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciatarelli. “The Governor can play the ‘stronger and fairer’ card all he wants. Fact is, with every passing week, citizens are waking up to the reality that all his progressive policy positions aren’t going to fix New Jersey. On the contrary, he’s worsening matters by making new fiscal promises when we can’t afford the old ones.”
“It’s outrageous that Gov. Murphy is telling families and employers they can ‘take it or leave it’ if they have a problem with New Jersey’s high taxes,” said Declan O’Scanlan of Monmouth County. “He should be working with the Republican caucus to make New Jersey more affordable. He should be listening to everyone who is telling him they can’t pay more and the many analysts and independent rating agencies sounding the alarm that New Jersey is headed for disaster if we don’t get our fiscal house in order. Suggesting our highest earning – and the top-taxpaying – residents might be better off leaving is exactly the wrong message.”
To Rochelle Park Mayor Michael Kazimir and Paramus Councilman Chris DiPiazza, the statement was indefensible.
“Gov. Murphy, people are struggling. They are struggling to keep their businesses open; struggling to retire in this state. Why? Because of the taxes you and the rest of the Trenton Democrats smother New Jerseyans with,” the pair said in a joint statement. “Gov. Murphy you and the rest of Trenton Democrats are to blame for the mass exodus of our citizens, people of NJ please vote to bring common sense and a new voice to Trenton this November, because according to Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats, ‘if you don’t like paying taxes get out of New Jersey.’”
TRENTON-Hal Wirths, a conservative Republican running for re-election with Assemblyman Parker Space, owner of Space Farms Museum is calling upon the Department of Justice to investigate Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive.
To many, the directive represents New Jersey’s official designation as a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.
“The Murphy administration’s Immigrant Trust Directive is preventing the federal government from enforcing immigration laws and puts out a welcome mat for illegal immigrants who want to commit crimes,” Wirths said. “These sanctuary state directives are tying the hands of local law enforcement officers, putting the lives of our children and residents at risk and violating federal laws.”
Withs says the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause states that federal law takes precedence over state laws and prohibits states from interfering with the power of, or assuming functions exclusive to, the federal government. The Supreme Court has upheld that the federal government has inherent sovereign power to regulate immigration.
“Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is following through on Murphy’s agenda to make New Jersey a sanctuary for illegal immigrants,” he added. “The Murphy administration should take full responsibility for releasing criminals back into the community because sheriffs can’t cooperate with ICE. This is a dangerous agenda and I am asking for the Department of Justice to step in and put a stop to it.”
Attorney General Grewel’s Immigrant Trust Directive significantly limits law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, Wirths said. He aded that early this week, the AG updated the directive to strictly prohibit 287(g) agreements, which allows designated state and local officers to work with ICE to identify incarcerated illegal immigrants with criminal charges or convictions. The revised directives further undermine the safety of New Jerseyans and were issued after illegal immigrants arrested for sexual assault of a minor and domestic violence were released despite an ICE detainer request.
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little announced that on October 4, 2019, Shawn C. Lee, 47, of Toms River, was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(3)(b). The arrest comes after a month long investigation by the Toms River Police Department and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Investigation revealed that Lee had sexual intercourse with a 16 year-old victim in September of 2007.
Lee is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.
If anyone has information regarding this investigation, or has been a victim of Mr. Lee, please contact Toms River Police Detective Tom Grosse at 732-349-0150 x 1263 or [email protected]. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
At approximately 9:34 p.m. on Saturday October 5, 2019, the Manalapan Township Police Department received a call regarding a fight at 25 Fawn Run. Several minutes later Manalapan P.D. received another call for a confirmed shooting victim. Manalapan PD responded and discovered Narisco Rodriguez, 43, suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Rodriguez was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no further danger to the public. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time.