Clerks: Christine Giordano Hanlon and her predecessor M. Claire French. MMM file photo
Christine Giordano Hanlon was confirmed as Monmouth County Clerk today by a unanimous vote of the New Jersey State Senate.
Hanlon was nominated by Governor Chris Christie in February to fill the anticipated vacancy created by former Clerk M. Claire French’s retirement announcement. She has been serving as Acting Clerk since French left office at the end of business on March 31.
“I am honored to have been confirmed today, and can now be sworn in as the Clerk of Monmouth County,” said Hanlon. “It is my privilege to serve the citizens of Monmouth County in this capacity and I look forward to continuing the great work of my predecessor, M. Claire French.”
Hanlon’s nomination was supported by Monmouth Senators Joe Kyrillos, Jennifer Beck and Robert Singer, as well as Republican County Chairman Shaun Golden and outgoing Clerk M. Claire French. “Christine has our full support and we are confident she will do an exemplary job as Clerk,” said Senator Kyrillos. “Her background as an attorney for over 20 years and as a Commissioner on the Monmouth Board of Elections makes her exceedingly qualified for this position and we know she will do a great job.”
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Posted: May 18th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Christine Giordano Hanlon, Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Clerk, Monmouth County News | Comments Off on NJ Senate Confirms Hanlon As Monmouth County Clerk
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden
Wear your seat belts, Monmouth County drivers. Sheriff Shaun Golden is sending reinforcements to police departments throughout the county as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. The seat belt enforcement program provided through a grant by the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety kicks off on Monday, May 18, and runs through Sunday, May 31.
“I’m proud that the sheriff’s office has been selected once again to participate in such a lifesaving program,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The main focus of these patrols and checkpoints, which will be conducted throughout Monmouth County, is to issue summonses to motorists and front and rear passengers, who are not complying with the state’s seat belt laws and to raise awareness on how vital it is to buckle up.”
According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, the front seat belt usage rate in New Jersey currently stands at 87.59%. The goal for this year’s campaign is to increase the statewide rate to 90%.
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Posted: May 14th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Shaun Golden | Tags: Click it or Ticket, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Sheriff Shaun Golden | 1 Comment »
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The Monmouth County bridge that crosses Havens Bridge Road in Howell Township collapsed on Saturday, May 9. The bridge had been closed for weeks prior to the failure due to damage discovered during an inspection by employees of the County Public Works and Engineering Department.
News of the collapse was first reported on the Our Howell NJ facebook community page.
“Thank God we closed the bridge before this happened and no one got hurt,” said Freeholder Tom Arnone, liaison to the Public Works Department, when confirming the collapse.
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Posted: May 14th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Howell, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County News, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Tom Arnone | Tags: Bridge Collapse, Freeholder Tom Arnone, Havens Bridge, Havens Bridge Road, Howell Township, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, NJ DEP, Tom Arnone | Comments Off on Howell Bridge Collapses
Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso celebrates with Holmdel resident Addy Lubkert at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Hazlet
HAZLET, NJ – Monmouth County’s Office on Aging joined with Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet to host the Monmouth County’s Centenarian Celebration, honoring residents who are or will be aged 100 and over in 2015.
The birthday party was held at the Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on May 11 and included a luncheon, music, gifts and a birthday cake.
There were 15 centenarians in attendance: Josephine Alessandro, 100; Eleanora Bell, 99; Rita D’Elia, 99; Katherine Elberty, 101; Hazel Feick, 100; Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 102; Mario Gazzara, 101; Nicoletta Granato, 100; Adeline Lubkert, 99; Helen McKeown, 99; Rose Perrotta, 101; Brother Patrick Power, 102; Christina Savoca, 103; Ruth Schiff, 102; and Irene Starosolsky, will turn 104 on May 31.
In May 2013, Regency broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the “Largest Gathering of Centenarians” at their Somerset location, Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by gathering 31 centenarians in one location.
Posted: May 13th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Addy Lubkert, Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center | Comments Off on Monmouth County Honors Centenarians
The Ocean Township Police Department is seeking public support in locating Ariel Warren, 17.
Warren has been missing since April 8. She is know to frequent Asbury Park and Neptune Township.
Anyone with information about Warren’s whereabouts is urged to call the police.
Case Detective: Michael Melody 732-531-1428
OTPD Main #: 732-531-1800
Anonymous Crime Tips: 732-531-3323
or direct message on FB/Twitter.
www.facebook.com/OceanTwpPolice
www.twitter.com/OceantwpPolice
Posted: April 30th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Asbury Park, Missing child, Missing person, Monmouth County News, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Ocean Township Police Department | Comments Off on Ocean Township Police Seek Help In Located Missing 17 Year Old Girl
KEYPORT – An anonymous call claiming a man was holding hostages and a female was stabbed on Sunday was determined to be a hoax, police said. The police department received the call at 1:37 p.m. and the anonymous male caller said he would shoot police and the hostages, Keyport Police Chief George Casaletto said. Police responded… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 19th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Crime, Keyport, Monmouth County | Tags: FistPump, Hoax, Keyport, Monmouth County News, Swatted, Swatting | Comments Off on Hoax call to Keyport cops caught on live streamed video
(FREEHOLD) Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni is asking residents to remain on guard for three common phone scams that continue to work their way across the country and within Monmouth County.
“The criminals associated with telephone and online scams are getting more sophisticated and approach consumers with enough legitimate-sounding information to seem credible, even to a savvy consumer. It’s important for the public to be aware of these newest ploys so that they can be on guard to protect their identity and their bank accounts,” Gramiccioni said.
IRS SCAM
It is tax season and one of the most common scams involves a caller posing as an Internal Revenue Service agent claiming that back taxes are owed. If you are concerned you may owe the IRS back taxes, never provide any information to anyone over the phone. First, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to ask about your current tax status. The IRS will send you a letter in the mail, if you owe back taxes. They never make cold calls, and certainly never demand cash or threaten immediate police actions.
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Posted: March 27th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Community Announcements, Crime, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Life, Monmouth County Prosecutor, Press Release | Tags: Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Press Release, Scams | Comments Off on Prosecutor: Be on alert for online and phone scams targeting Monmouth County residents
FREEHOLD – A 43-year-old Hazlet home improvement contractor was indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury Monday for theft after he allegedly took $120,000 from a Hurricane Sandy victim and then failed to begin the work, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said. Edward Capriani, 43, of Line Road in Hazlet, was arrested in December after an… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 26th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Crime, Crime and Punishment, Hazlet, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Edward Capriani, Hazlet, Judge Joseph Oxley, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor, Superstorm Sandy | Comments Off on Hazlet contractor indicted for allegedy bilking Sandy victim out of $120K
MILLSTONE – A farm owner and his girlfriend admitted today to three counts of improper care of an animal and a judge ordered that they remove the approximately 200 sheep and goats from the property. After the state presented its case during a trial, Millstone residents Christopher Vaccaro and Tina Perna pleaded guilty to the disorderly… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 23rd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Christopher Vaccaro, MCSPCA, Millstone, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Tina Perna | Comments Off on Judge orders approximately 200 goats, sheep removed from Millstone farm
A “harsh Arctic outbreak” is on the way to New Jersey for this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chills of -15 to -20 will whip across parts of the state on 40-mph wind gusts tonight into Friday. And the cold air that’s become popularly known as the “polar vortex” is likely to lock…
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