Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this Labor Day weekend, September 4-7, 2016

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, Sept. 4

• Suessical the Musical! at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Canterbury Art Show: A Tapestry of the Arts (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Nobody’s Girl by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Souper Groovy Labor Day (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Ocean Grove Antiques Auction – MORE INFO
• A Family of Artists: The Haras (Ocean Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Labor Day Sidewalk Sale (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Live Horse Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO

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New award to honor former County Clerk M. Claire French

Clerks: Christine Giordano Hanlon and her predecessor M. Claire French

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced the creation of the annual “M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation.”

French, Hanlon’s predecessor, was County Clerk from 1997 until her retirement on April 1, 2015. During French’s 18-year tenure, she oversaw the modernization of the Clerk’s Office, including digitizing county records and the electronic reporting of election results, as well as the expansion of the Office’s services with Monmouth County Connection Office in Neptune Township.

“Claire was an outstanding leader and public servant for more than 30 years, 18 years as Clerk. We want to recognize and remember her long time dedication to the County of Monmouth,” Hanlon said.  “Importantly, as County Clerk, Claire supervised the Monmouth County Archives and worked to improve the ability to preserve our historic records and make them accessible to the public.”

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Man in critical after motorcycle strikes Route 33 guardrail

HOWELL – A Freehold man was hospitalized Monday after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a Route 33 guardrail, police said. Shortly after 9:20 a.m. on Monday, police and first aid squads responded to Route 33 west for a serious motor vehicle crash. An investigation determined that Manuel Sanchez, 51, of Freehold, was operating a… Read the rest of this entry »

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Is Marlboro in play?

Labor Day is still a week off, but the political season is already underway in the most unlikely place; Marlboro Township where Democratic incumbents Mayor Jon Hornik and Councilwoman Randi Marder are running for their third terms with newcomer, Councilman Mike Scalea who is running for his first full term after replacing Frank LaRocca on the governing body.  LaRocca resigned from the council and quit politics to become the Municipal Judge in Keyport in January.

Both the Democrats and Republicans have launched their campaigns on social media and both have major campaign events this week.

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Former cop runs over man during fight in Wall, cops say

WALL TOWNSHIP — A Wall Township man was in critical condition after he was hit by a car Friday morning while fighting with the driver, who is a former township police officer, authorities said. Wall Township police were called at 6:09 a.m. to East Hurley Pond Road and Fox Field Circle where they found the injured… Read the rest of this entry »

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Woman lied about being kidnapped at gunpoint, authorities say

HOWELL — A 911 call reporting a kidnapping last week that prompted a multi-agency police response in the township was a hoax — and the 46-year-old Bergen County woman who placed the call has been arrested, authorities announced Thursday. On Aug. 19 at around 6:30 a.m., police in Monroe Township received a 911 call from a… Read the rest of this entry »

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Colts Neck Teen Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder and Carjacking

Brennan Doyle

Brennan Doyle, 18, of Colts Neck pleaded guilty on Thursday in Monmouth County Superior Court to one count each of Attempted Murder and Carjacking, according to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

In the early morning, 12:30 a.m., of Sunday July 8, 2013, Doyle, then 16, forced himself into the Bray Street home of a then 41 year old woman.  He stabbed her repeatedly, took her car keys and fled the scene with her vehicle.  The car was found later that day at the Strathmore Shopping Plaza in Aberdeen.

The victim was treated at an area hospital and discharged several days after the attack.

Doyle admitted to Judge Francis J. Vernoia today that he repeatedly stabbed the victim and fled the scene with her car.  As a result of the plea agreement, Doyle faces a sentence of between 14 and 15 years in State Prison subject the the No Early Release Act which requires that at least 85% of the sentence be served before he can be released on parole. He is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Vernoia on October 29.

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Neptune City parents indicted for allegedly abducting their 8-year-old son

SOMERSET — Michael and Amy Streko, the Neptune City couple charged with taking their 8-year-old son from his grandmother, his legal guardian, have been indicted on second-degree interference with custody in Somerset County Superior Court. The pair were extradited from New York and taken to the Somerset County Jail on Aug. 6. Each parent is being… Read the rest of this entry »

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John L. Montgomery Care Center Resident Requests for the Conditions of the Sale of Their Home

By Jennifer Gregory

As we approach the next phase in the process of privatizing of the long embattled Monmouth County Care Centers, the following items were submitted to the Freeholders, on behalf of the residents and family members of John L. Montgomery, to be included in the Request for Proposal and the Conditions of the Sale of their home:

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 28-30, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, August 28

• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Fall Home & Lifestyle Show at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• WFAN’s Mike Francesa & Southside Johnny at Bar A (Lake Como) – MORE INFO
• Nobody’s Girl by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Gregg Allman & The Doobie Brothers at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Sips & Serendipity Art Class: Sunrise Sail (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Campfire on the Beach at Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Yard Sale (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

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