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Friday, January 4, 2013

Arnone Takes Helm as Monmouth Freeholder Director

Freeholders John Curley and Serena DiMaso and Clerk M. Claire French sworn in at Monmouth County reorganization.

Shared services and economic growth will be focal points for newly appointed Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone in 2013 as the region recovers from superstorm Sandy. Arnone, who has long advocated for increased cooperation between municipal and county government, pledged to continue that effort during the annual Monmouth County reorganization meeting at Biotechnology High School in Freehold Township on Thursday. “When I stood here two years ago, that was my goal, that was my vision—that we were going to engage back with the municipalities. Because quite frankly, the only way we’re going to succeed in Monmouth County is as a partnership,” Arnone said. “Not every aspect of shared services will work for everybody. But there’s something for …

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Cindy Burnham

7:52 am on Monday, January 7, 2013

Mary, Before Curley was a Freeholder, he was a Red Bank Councilman. He stood up for right. He brought to light the miss spending by the Democrates in Red Bank. He exposed alot of corruption. He helped to save open space and supported Maple Cove, which was to be sold to Hovnanian, but was saved and is now the only public access to the Navesink River where you can hand launch a small craft, throw a…   more ›

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

French, Steinhorn Seek Monmouth County Clerk Seat

Democrat Michael Steinhorn is challenging incumbent Republican M. Claire French.

Monmouth County voters will have two familiar names to choose from for the 2012 clerk’s race. Democrat Michael Steinhorn, a Rumson resident who lost a bid for surrogate in last year’s election, is challenging incumbent Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French on the November ballot. French, a Republican from Wall, is seeking her fourth full term. French and Steinhorn attended a League of Women Voters candidates’ forum at Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan on Wednesday to make their case for why they should be elected county clerk. The constitutional office has a five-year term. The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining property records and historical archives, issuing passports and recording election …

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