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Is there an Ocean-Monmouth GOP alliance in the offing?

October 2, 2020 9:17 pmOctober 2, 2020 9:19 pm

A joint fundraiser being conducted by Republican organizations in Ocean and Monmouth counties later this month has fueled some speculation that the two GOP strongholds might move as a block in support of a single gubernatorial candidate in next year’s...

Monmouth GOP suit seeks to reinstate postmark requirement for late-arriving ballots

September 25, 2020 4:29 pm

The Monmouth County Republican Committee sued the state Thursday, asking the courts to strike a provision allowing mail-in ballots that reach election officials in the 48 hours after polls close to be counted regardless of whether they bear a postmark....

Local Politics Roundup for Monday, September 21

September 21, 2020 1:56 pmSeptember 21, 2020 10:16 pm

Howell: Democratic Mayor Theresa Berger has been endorsed for re-election by the New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association (STFA) and the NJ Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Organization (FMBA). The unions are also backing Berger’s running mate, council candidate, Andre de Garmeaux....

Central Jersey hit by small quake early Wednesday morning

September 9, 2020 1:39 pm

Central New Jersey was hit by a small earthquake early Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. At about 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, a 3.1 magnitude quake hit Freehold and surrounding areas, mainly those in Monmouth County. There were no...

Dover aldermen table former governor’s bid for town administrator

September 8, 2020 10:55 pmSeptember 8, 2020 11:15 pm

A move to hire former Acting Gov. John O. Bennett III as the Dover town administrator failed tonight when some aldermen pushed back. The resolution was tabled and a special meeting was set for Thursday evening when Bennett will be...

Murphy taps Brown for Health Care authority seat

August 20, 2020 5:52 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy today nominated David G. Brown III, the Monmouth County Democratic Chairman, to the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority. He replaces M. Ulysses Lee, who has served in the post since 2007. Gov. Chris Christie sought...

Monmouth teachers’ union backs Penna, Nelson

August 17, 2020 5:06 pm

The Monmouth County Education Association endorsed Democratic freeholder candidates Michael Penna and Moira Nelson last week. “It is an honor to receive the backing of my fellow educators and colleagues. I stand with them in ensuring that our students and...