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Commandant Christie Lifts Travel Ban South of I-195

Governor Chris Christie announced via twitter that the statewide travel ban for the blizzard that wasn’t will be lifted for areas south of I-195 effective at 7am.

Seastreak announced that it will provide ferry service to New York City from Highlands (which is north of I-195) at 8am.

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Posted: January 27th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Commandant Christie Lifts Travel Ban South of I-195

U.S. House passes International Megan’s Law sponsored by N.J. Rep. Chris Smith

N.J. Congressman Chris Smith, (R-4th District, left, concludes a meeting with staff members, legal assistant, Cate Bendetti center, and Foreign Affairs Council Akkison Hollabaugh, right, before heading to the Capitol Building. Washington, DC. Robert Sciarrino/The Star-Ledger

N.J. Congressman Chris Smith, (R-4th District, left, concludes a meeting with staff members, legal assistant, Cate Bendetti center, and Foreign Affairs Council Akkison Hollabaugh, right, before heading to the Capitol Building. Washington, DC. Robert Sciarrino/The Star-Ledger

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation to extend Megan’s Law beyond American borders. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th Dist.), would require the U.S. to tell other countries when convicted sex offenders are traveling there. It would also try to set up reciprocal notification systems so the U.S. is… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: January 27th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith, Human Trafficking | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on U.S. House passes International Megan’s Law sponsored by N.J. Rep. Chris Smith

Blizzard Cancelled, Travel Ban Still In Effect

The National Weather Service cancelled the blizzard warning for New Jersey at 3:51 this morning. A winter storm warning remains in effect.

The travel ban in New Jersey ordered by the Christie Administration has not been lifted as of 5:55 am.  NJ Transit is closed.  Seastreak crews are standing by to resume ferry service for Monmouth County commuters once the travel restriction has been lifted.

Meteorologist Gary Szatkowski of the National Weather Service in Mt Holly issued an apology to decision makers, politicians and the general public via twitter at about 1 am.

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Posted: January 27th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , , , , | 10 Comments »

State Regulators Give JCP&L Go-Ahead for Transmission Line in Monmouth County

Jersey Central Power & Light has won approval to build a 16-mile transmission line in Monmouth County, a project state officials say is needed to avoid substantial outages to the utility’s customers in the area. The $64 million project gained unanimous approval yesterday from the New Jersey Board of Utilities, a decision possibly…
Posted: January 27th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: JCP&L, Monmouth County | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Christie Administration Imposes Travel Ban In NJ effective 11pm until further notice

Fuentes travel ban (640x387)Col. Joseph R. Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director of Emergency Management has signed a directive prohibiting vehicular traffic on all roads in New Jersey effective at 11 Pm this evening, January 26, 2015.  A copy of the directive which includes exemptions from government personnel, public utility vehicles, public and private plow trucks  and healthcare workers and patients can be be viewed here .

Governor Chris Christie said via twitter that the ban will be subject to revocation at day break depending on the conditions then.

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Posted: January 26th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, Christie Administration, Monmouth County, NJ State Police | Tags: , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Scott Walker, Carly Fiorina make most inroads with GOP faithful in Iowa

gop-2016For the last several months, the likes of Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul have dominated the media coverage of the still-nascent contest for the White House. But when the 2016 Republican presidential race roared to life this weekend with twin events in Iowa and Louisiana, two lesser-known contestants left indelible impressions on… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 26th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics | Tags: , , , | 7 Comments »

During the blizzard: When to call 911, when not to call 911

assetContent (2)“I smell smoke and I think my house is on fire.” “Where is the nearest pond to go ice-skating on?” “I think my father is having a heart attack.” “My cable just went out. Do you know when it’ll be back on?” Those are just a few examples of calls that Morris County-area police departments say… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 26th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Nor’Beaster!

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Posted: January 26th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: | 2 Comments »

Christie forms PAC to explore 2016 presidential run, report says

assetContentTRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has formed a political action committee that would permit him to begin hiring staff for a potential 2016 campaign for president, the Wall Street Journal reported this morning. The filing of paperwork for the PAC, called “Leadership Matters for America,” with the Federal Election Commission by Christie occurred on Friday, according… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 26th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie | Tags: , , , | 6 Comments »

Monmouth County Government Ready For Snowmageddon

Snow warningFREEHOLD, NJ – Meteorologists are predicting hazardous weather overnight in Monmouth County and the Department of Public Works and Engineering is monitoring the situation and prepared to take action.

“The County’s snow room is open and we are monitoring the storm’s progress and we have 135 trucks outfitted with spreading and plowing capabilities,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. “Our process helps us manage the personnel needed at the County’s ten highway districts and dispatch crews as needed.”

According to the National Weather Service, snow, freezing rain and windy conditions are expected in Monmouth County overnight.

 
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Posted: January 25th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Press Release, Serena DiMaso, Tom Arnone | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Monmouth County Government Ready For Snowmageddon