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Dyin for a quarter

Lyrics by Red Bank Council President Art Murphy

Murphy MemeSomeone going by the pseudonym “occupyredbank” has put Red Bank Council President Art Murphy’s drunken vulgar rant to music and published the tune on soundcloud.

Warning:  the lyrics are not work or child friendly.

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Posted: August 6th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Red Bank | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Dyin for a quarter

Oceanic Bridge to close overnight Sunday-Monday, Lanes narrowed Tuesday-Friday

Oceanic Bridge1The Oceanic Bridge, the span that connects Middletown and Rumson over the Navesink River, will be closed overnight starting at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday August 9 through Monday morning August 10 at 6:30 a.m.

The bridge will be closed for needed work on the bascule span, according to a release from Freeholder Tom Arnone.

“Unfortunately, the work on the moveable section of the bridge must be performed while the bridge is closed to public use,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “We are closing the bridge at the tail end of the weekend to reduce the impact on businesses and local commuters.”

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Posted: August 6th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Rumson | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Murphy’s Law: Businesses that cater to “Hippie Mother F**kers” not welcome in Red Bank

By Art Gallagher

Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Red Bank Council President Art Murphy yesterday when RedBankGreen posted a video of his drunken vulgar rant with former patrons of the former Red Bank business, Lucky Break Billiards.

Before the morning was out, the Asbury Park Press had picked up the story and Red Bank Republican Chairman Sean DiSomma was posting  memes of Murphy on facebook.  Murphy is a Democrat running for reelection this year.  If DiSomma’s GOP candidates beat Murphy and his running mate, Councilman Michael DuPont, Republicans will control the Red Bank municipal government for the first time in this millennium.

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Posted: August 5th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Red Bank | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments »

Christie’s Asbury Park fundraiser brings $1.3M for 2016 campaign

assetContentASBURY PARK — Gov. Chris Christie rallied his longtime New Jersey supporters Tuesday night, as they helped raise more than $1.3 million for his presidential campaign. The Republican governor, speaking in Asbury Park Convention Hall, told his home state residents he plans to “bring a little New Jersey to the campaign,” promising to “kick hope and… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 5th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Asbury Park, Chris Christie, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »

Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 7-9, 2015

By Greg Kelly

 

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Friday, August 7

  • Asbury Park Loves Jazz Weekend – MORE INFO
  • Summer Sidewalk Sale (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
  • Ocean Township Italian Festival – MORE INFO
  • A Doll’s House by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
  • The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
  • Understanding Credit Reports & Credit Scores (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
  • Guitar Legend Dick Dale (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
  • Cabaret at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
  • Toby Keith at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
  • Twelfth Night by Holmdel Theatre Company – MORE INFO
  • Crossing Borders Festival at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
  • Old Village Fire Company Meet & Greet (Middletown) – MORE INFO
  • Artists’ Workshop (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

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Posted: August 4th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 7-9, 2015

PNC Arts Center Shooting Update

assetContentTwo people were shot in Lot 4 of of the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel at 11:14 pm last night, according to the New Jersey State Police.

Both victims transported via Medvac helicopter to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune where they are in critical but stable condition.  Reports that one of the victims had died last night are inaccurate.

The search for the shooter who fled into a wooded area is continuing .  The State Police are asking that anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact NJSP Detectives at 732-441-4550.

Posted: August 4th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Holmdel, Monmouth County News, NJ State Police | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments »

Christie booed mercilessly — twice — at the Haskell

assetContent (49)OCEANPORT — It was one long happy celebration at Monmouth Park for the great American Pharoah’s latest victory. At least, that is, until Gov. Chris Christie stepped into the Winner’s Circle to present the trophy. And then, the record crowd of 60,983 booed. Long. Loud. Sustained. Maybe he should have hung around Bill Murray. The cheering… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 2nd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Monmouth Park | Tags: , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

NJ Transit trying to avoid Super Bowl-like mess with Haskell trains

assetContentOCEANPORT – Officials are projecting that Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah’s appearance in Sunday’s $1.75 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park could draw second largest crowd ever to see a sporting event in New Jersey behind only the Super Bowl. This has NJ Transit adding additional trains, building temporary platforms and taking other steps to… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 1st, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Monmouth Park, NJ Transit | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Haskell 2015: Fan’s Guide to watch American Pharoah at Monmouth Park (parking, tickets, giveaways, NJ Transit info)

assetContent (47)The official announcement that American Pharoah was coming to Monmouth Park for the William Hill Haskell Invitation came on July 2, but Bob Kulina says his announcement came just before Thanksgiving last year. Long before American Pharoah etched his misspelled name into thoroughbred racing lore, the president of Monmouth Park’s operating company received word that an… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 1st, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Monmouth Park | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Haskell 2015: Fan’s Guide to watch American Pharoah at Monmouth Park (parking, tickets, giveaways, NJ Transit info)

19th Annual Citizen Police Academy

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden

Applications are now being accepted to the 19th Annual Monmouth County Citizen Police Academy, Sheriff Shaun Golden announced this morning.

A prerequisite for participating in VISCOMP (Volunteers in Sheriff’s Community Programs), the course is designed to foster and promote an understanding by citizens in Monmouth County of the services offered and challenges facing the law enforcement agencies in the county. It is envisioned that graduates of the Citizen Police Academy will gain awareness and appreciation of the services provided by these agencies and will become “goodwill ambassadors” for the law enforcement and public safety community.

The course consists of six sessions on consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, starting on September 22 and concluding with graduation on October 27th. The 12-hour block of instruction designed to give attendees an overview of law enforcement services in Monmouth County and features presentations by municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Posted: July 31st, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Shaun Golden | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on 19th Annual Citizen Police Academy