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If political perception were reality then one would think that New Jersey is a shining example of economic success. Just look at the newest television advertisement from the pro-Christie 'Committee for Our Children's Future', which supposedly echoes Ronald Reagan's cheerful "Morning in America" campaign from his 1984 presidential run. And yet, New Jersey continues to remain in the economic muc...
Blue Jersey - Fri 7:12 p.m. - 18 clicks 
by Linda Baum Monday, May 21st is the last day library science students can submit an application for the Conover-Wihtol Scholarship to the Middletown Library. As of this past Wednesday, the Library had not yet received any applications, but that could be because applicants are waiting for end-of-semester transcripts to include with their last minute submissions. The Scholarship is open ...
MiddletownMike - Fri 5:47 p.m. - 15 clicks
From the e-Newsletter of Congressman Rush Holt Hunger is a very real and mounting problem in our community. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey reports that, since 2008, demand for their services has increased by an unprecedented 46 percent. Much of the need has come from families who were firmly anchored in the middle class until, through no fault of their own, they suffered a job los...
MiddletownMike - Fri 5:34 p.m. - 15 clicks
I like a lot of people in politics, and sometimes that can make it difficult to choose which candidate to support in a contested primary among friends. But, that's just not the case in the CD-10 race. Donald Payne might very well make a good Congressman. And, Nia Gill (whose passionate support for marriage equality in particular I will always be grateful for) would be even better. But, for me, R...
Blue Jersey - Fri 3:12 p.m. - 12 clicks
by guest blogger Linda Baum The week of May 14th was dubbed a “week of action” by environmental advocacy organization Food and Water Watch, which encouraged New Jersey residents to call four specific legislative leaders this week to rally support for A575/S253, which would ban the treatment, storage, disposal, and discharge of fracking waste in our state. Jim Walsh, Eastern Region Director of F...
MiddletownMike - Fri 7:43 a.m. - 3 clicks
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 18th, 2012 Christie Clearly Cares More About YouTube Hits Than the Negative Numbers Plaguing New Jersey (NEW JERSEY) – Several clear-cut facts and statistics released this week prove that the reality in New Jersey fails to match Governor Chris Christie's rosy rhetoric. At best, Christie's "Jersey Comeback" is delusional… at worst, it i...
MiddletownMike - Fri 7:43 a.m. - 3 clicks
Posted on the wall in First Annual "Two River Pride" in Red Bank : Straight Ally Fact: Did you know that some Red Bank area GSA's (Gay Straight Alliance's) have no LGBT members currently, yet the students still meet to show their support? Love that! I love that, too. Young people just get it. And they're ready to lead the way. ...
Blue Jersey - Thu 8:49 p.m. - 14 clicks
Through the efforts of Assemblywoman Valerie Vanieri-Huttle and others, New Jersey has one of the most thorough school anti-bullying programs in the nation. But while the existing legislation addresses how to handle student-on-student incidents, recent events have unfortunately revealed that there is also bullying of children, especially some of the most vulnerable, by teachers and other school em...
Blue Jersey - Thu 3:28 p.m. - 14 clicks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2012 WASHINGTON DC – In honor of May being National Foster Care Month, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has submitted a resolution to establish December 12th as National Foster Children’s Day to raise awareness for the more than 400,000 children currently in foster care and shine a light on their unique needs and experiences. December 12th is already reco...
MiddletownMike - Thu 2:49 p.m. - 3 clicks
CATEGORY: Smartypantses ANSWER: Pretty much what only rocket scientists can do QUESTION: What is, Star-studded Jeopardy fundraisers? This ... is ... JEOPARDY! There's a reason Rush Holt's constituents drive around CD12 with this bumpersticker, why it's such a hot commodity. Only research physicist in C...
Blue Jersey - Thu 12:46 p.m. - 14 clicks
Written and Issued by the Middletown Police Department Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Arrests do not indicate convictions Frane Pesa, age 20, from Sunset Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on May 8, 2012 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Holmdel Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,750.00 bail. Nicole Welch, age 27, from Bergen Place in Mid...
MiddletownMike - Tue 10:49 p.m. - 19 clicks
From the e-Newsletter of Congressman Rush Holt The recession has severely strained police departments throughout New Jersey. Many have had to take cops off the beat; Trenton today has the same number of police on the rolls as it did in 1932, with troubling, dangerous effects. For decades, the federal government has played a role in supporting police in our communities. Through the Commun...
MiddletownMike - Tue 6:31 a.m. - 16 clicks
The letter below was written by Mr. Don Watson and appears online and in print in last weeks edition of the Independent . I had been waiting to post this letter until I was able to post the video of the May 7, 2012 meeting of the Middletown Township Committee which is located in the previous post , so that readers could relate to the video and what is written in t...
MiddletownMike - Mon 9:43 p.m. - 16 clicks
This video is of the May 7 2012, Middletown Township Committee Workshop Meeting. At this meeting discussions took place regarding the capital budget and some upcoming shared services. Other discussions that took place concerned an new ordinance governing the Historical Commission and the planning for the upcoming 350th birthday of Middletown in 2014, the establishment of an Eco...
MiddletownMike - Mon 7:48 p.m. - 21 clicks
Kansas City's GST Steel had been making steel rods for 105 years when Romney and his partners took control in 1993. They cut corners and extracted profit from the business at every turn, placing it deeply in debt. When the company eventually declared bankruptcy, workers not only lost their jobs but were denied their full pensions and health insurance, and the government was forced to step in a...
MiddletownMike - Mon 7:28 p.m. - 17 clicks
by Mark Lagerkvist Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Is it the sound of time passing on a conflicted, year-old criminal investigation of an alleged $245,000 pension fraud involving New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno? Or is it the countdown to an embarrassing scandal for her boss, Gov. Chris Christie — a rising political star who declared pension reform ...
MiddletownMike - Mon 6:01 a.m. - 17 clicks
For Immediate Release: May 9th, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Wednesday, May 09, 2012, at a hearing of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) questioned the Department of Interior’s Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Tommy Beaudreau about the Administration’s decision to allow new seismic testing for oil exploration off the Atlantic ...
MiddletownMike - May 12 - 5 clicks
If you remember my post back on May 2nd about the DFA Rally in support of Vin Gopal for Monmouth County Chairman, you'll remember I posted that the rally was attended by over 130 county committee people and several Democratic mayors from around Monmouth County, who expressed their support and backing for Gopal. Below is a campaign video of sorts that was just released and posted to ...
MiddletownMike - May 11 - 5 clicks
Help Wanted: Weekend Beach Lifeguards The Middletown Recreation Department is seeking certified lifeguards to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at Ideal Beach and Leonardo Beach. Interested candidates should call the Recreation Department 732-615-2260. Download application. Police To Hold Tours, Memorial during Police Week The Middletown Police Department will offe...
MiddletownMike - May 11 - 3 clicks
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today in response to President Barak Obama’s comments in support of marriage equality: "I applaud President Obama’s statement today in support of marriage equality for all Americans. The President described his personal ‘evolution’ on the issue of marriage equality, which is an important starting point for the rest of the n...
MiddletownMike - May 9 - 2 clicks
