The county unveiled its new BizConnect series Wednesday.
About 100 people heard from county and state experts during a morning session at the library in Manalapan.
“We are looking to connect business people and resources through the sharing of information in order to help maximize business retention, expansion and attraction opportunities,” said John Ciufo, Administrative Department Director for Planning, Economic Development and Regulatory Affairs.
“We need to find solutions to the challenges that Monmouth County businesses are facing in this difficult economic climate,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John D’Amico.
By: Janet Fried
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
New Jersey's Roadway Infrastructure Projects Escape the Governor's Budget Ax
By: Rosetta Key
Of all the state projects that have met the Governor's budget ax roadway infrastructure improvement isn't one of them. In fact, State Department of Transportation spokeswoman Erin Phalon says infrastructure improvement spending is on the rise. Phalon says the DOT has allotted $2.6 million dollars so roving maintenance crews can repair approximately 169-thousand potholes through out the state until June. She says that's a $100,000 dollar increase over last year's.
Phalon says in addition to pothole repairs, "We're also spending $5.8 million dollars on pavement repair, as well as $70 million on resurfacing and over $2.5 million on sealing cracks in the pavement."
Phalon says, "Roadway safety is our highest priority and we'll continue to fill potholes in spite of our economic challenges." She also says they're urging motorist to report potholes as they see them. She says DOT crews will respond to those reports and fix potholes as soon as they hear about them.
Phalon adds that easy-to-use reporting forms can be found on their site on the www.nj.gov website.
Of all the state projects that have met the Governor's budget ax roadway infrastructure improvement isn't one of them. In fact, State Department of Transportation spokeswoman Erin Phalon says infrastructure improvement spending is on the rise. Phalon says the DOT has allotted $2.6 million dollars so roving maintenance crews can repair approximately 169-thousand potholes through out the state until June. She says that's a $100,000 dollar increase over last year's.
Phalon says in addition to pothole repairs, "We're also spending $5.8 million dollars on pavement repair, as well as $70 million on resurfacing and over $2.5 million on sealing cracks in the pavement."
Phalon says, "Roadway safety is our highest priority and we'll continue to fill potholes in spite of our economic challenges." She also says they're urging motorist to report potholes as they see them. She says DOT crews will respond to those reports and fix potholes as soon as they hear about them.
Phalon adds that easy-to-use reporting forms can be found on their site on the www.nj.gov website.
Shore State Lawmakers Hit The Phones
Aiming for the largest possible group of 12th-District taxpayers in the most efficient method, State Senator Jennifer Beck and her Assembly mates Caroline Casagrande and Declan O'Scanlon take part in a telephone town-hall-style meeting tonight.
The conference call is gaining popularity among federal and state lawmakers interested in staying current with voter concerns. Congressmen Rush Holt and Frank Pallone are among those who have used the format effectively in the past year.
Prior to the 7:20 pm start time, dial 877-229-8493 and enter PIN 14563. If you want to ask a question or offer a comment, enter #1 when prompted.
Monday, April 27, 2009
New Jerseyans Have Been Heading Down The Shore To Cool Off During The Recent Hot Spell
The boardwalk is still being repaired and the snack bar isn't open but people have been working on their tans the past several days in Ocean Grove.
"I just finished with my college finals, so I wanted to come down and enjoy the weather," said a North Jersey college student on the beach Monday.
Residents said its great not having to pay to go on the beach or fight for a parking spot but the water is still too cold to go swimming.
By: Janet Fried
"I just finished with my college finals, so I wanted to come down and enjoy the weather," said a North Jersey college student on the beach Monday.
Residents said its great not having to pay to go on the beach or fight for a parking spot but the water is still too cold to go swimming.
By: Janet Fried
Friday, April 24, 2009
Jersey Tourism Officials Are Gearing Up For The Summer Season
Memorial Day is right around the corner but some experts say many people won't be taking vacations this year because of the recession.
Jeanne De Young Tourism Representative for Monmouth County disagrees. She says we are in a tough economic time right now but people still need time away with their families.
De Young does think gas prices will impact the summer tourism season. She says the price of gas will be much lower this year and that's good news.
De Young says overall they're looking forward to a very good summer tourism season. She says people know what they have to spend and they will try to find the best deals and if they have to cut their vacation time they will but they will still take vacations.
De Young says the weather will affect the summer tourism season more than gas prices and the recession.
By: Janet Fried
Monmouth Freeholders Propose New Passenger Train Routes
In an attempt to get a Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line moving full steam ahead, the Monmouth County Freeholders are proposing two new less costly routes.
One is a Monmouth Junction route with a platform station connection, the other is a South Amboy route that would follow the same alignment as the Monmouth Junction until Jamesburg, then continue on the existing Amboy Secondary Freight Line right- of- way and connect with the North Jersey Coast Line.
"We really need to get off the dime here and get this project going, discussions about it started when I was on the Board of Freeholders in the mid-eighties," says Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director John D'Amico.
D'amico says the two routes would spur economic development in the vicinity of the new station stops and enhance property values in the areas that have easy access to the rail line.
By: Janet Fried
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
In Celebration Of Earth Day Coastal Education Signs Are Unveiled In Monmouth County
Five new interpretive coastal education signs were unveiled in Neptune Township's Shark River area Wednesday.
The signs are the result of a partnership between the Neptune Environmental Commission, the Shark River Cleanup Coalition and the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/ New Jersey Sea Grant.
One sign explains how the Shark River got its name, another provides information about birds that live in the area.
“We hope the signs will help people understand how important the Shark River Watershed is and all the animals and plants that live in the area and are affected by pollution,” says Jenny McCormick, with the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant.
Bradley Beach and Belmar also have educational signs.
By: Janet Fried
The signs are the result of a partnership between the Neptune Environmental Commission, the Shark River Cleanup Coalition and the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/ New Jersey Sea Grant.
One sign explains how the Shark River got its name, another provides information about birds that live in the area.
“We hope the signs will help people understand how important the Shark River Watershed is and all the animals and plants that live in the area and are affected by pollution,” says Jenny McCormick, with the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant.
Bradley Beach and Belmar also have educational signs.
By: Janet Fried
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