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Post by admin on Dec 19, 2007 17:41:28 GMT -5
FREEHOLD: A special, end-of-year Borough Council meeting has been called for Dec. 27. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at borough hall, 51 W. Main St. Kim Predham [ b][/b][/u] — The Freehold Borough Council will hold its annual organization meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 6 at borough hall, 51 W. Main St. The date was incorrect Thursday in the Asbury Park Press www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/CORRECTIONS/712210387/1285/LOCAL09 |
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Post by Libyan Sibyl on Dec 19, 2007 17:56:03 GMT -5
I'm not going to allege any funny business, but it is odd that the meeting on Monday was canceled and then, a few days late, a meeting is scheduled for 2 nights after Christmas.
Is there something going on? or is it just clearing up some year end business before the new session?
Any clues?
well, Brian, you may get to say whatever it was that you thought you were going to say a few days ago.
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Post by admin on Dec 19, 2007 17:59:28 GMT -5
well, Brian, you may get to say whatever it was that you thought you were going to say a few days ago. Now I cannot remember what it was! 
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Post by admin on Dec 19, 2007 18:01:24 GMT -5
On a more serious note, I think the best bet is that we will see who the new appointee will be to the council. It makes sense that the pick will be made befoe the re-org meeting so that all three can be sworn in together.
Just a guess.
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 19, 2007 18:09:32 GMT -5
Probably year end stuff
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Post by Libyan Sibyl on Dec 20, 2007 8:23:12 GMT -5
I'm not sure what happened at the last meeting...
But Crawford's resignation needs to be formally accepted by the mayor and council before he can actually resign mid-term. Then, of course, the mayor and council will probably want to appoint someone before the organizational meeting as I do not think that that meeting can conduct regular business.
So, I think, Holly may be onto something.
I hope Casual enters the room mid-meeting wearing a mask only to be unveiled when the appointment is actually made.
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 20, 2007 14:35:37 GMT -5
I have it on good word that the New Hand Picked Appointee will be announced. This may not be a big Surprise for some. Casuals true identity will be revealed, at which time the mayor will perform the last wedding of the year as Casual Marries the now pregnant Borough office Mole, and is announced that the father to be will be the Newest Council Appointee. More unexpected details that will shock this community and state will follow...... This is not really a big suprise. I expect he will appoint someone he knows and trusts. I think it is pretty obvious who that is likely going to be at this point. |
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Post by sonofsilencedogood on Dec 20, 2007 16:12:37 GMT -5
I say we start a pool...I have a nice crisp $5 bill that says the next council member will be...
Frank Freyre
...any takers??
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 20, 2007 16:20:33 GMT -5
I have that bet. The Mayor might do a FF flunkie -- but he is not putting frank on there -- no chance. zip, nada, zero.
After you lose -- I'll cash in with a cup of joe at Sweet Lews. Maybe Keith will let me work the grill just to see if I still have it.
No -- Geo is your new rep.
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Post by Libyan Sibyl on Dec 20, 2007 16:25:44 GMT -5
Casual is Geo!?!
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Post by adefonzo on Dec 20, 2007 16:29:10 GMT -5
Rich...any truth to the rumor that the Mayor made a long distance call to a Virginia town, trying to summon back one of Freehold Boro's favorite sons to serve on the town council?? Of course...this is just a rumor...and one which I just started...just now...  |
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 20, 2007 16:46:26 GMT -5
If he did -- it must have been to my best friend growing up, a Freehold boy and Springsteen relative living in the Commonwealth.
(Interestingly, I was admitted to Rutgers and Seton Hall Law, but it was this friend who told me about George Mason and invited me down to visit. If not for that -- I might still be up there in Freehold, under the oppressive thumb of the man.) Actually -- this is a true story too -- The last day I received mail at my house in Freehold, the day the moving truck came to take me away -- I received a scholarship offer from Seton Hall law School. Had it arrived 4 weeks earlier -- before I sold my house -- I might still be there.
Now -- if the Mayor needs me -- I will answer the call. (I can stay with my sister and brother-in-law, and go to Council meetings twice a month.) It would be my pleasure.
And, I would even be willing to declare myself an independent.
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 20, 2007 17:56:30 GMT -5
;D I say we start a pool...I have a nice crisp $5 bill that says the next council member will be... Frank Freyre ...any takers?? First, what makes you think he is interested in the spot, he's having more impact as a free speaking lobbiest. Beside the key for the maor is finding the most electable peroson for Nov. Thats not Frank, he is not electable. Maybe it's (Stephen)Luke LeVinewalker, TOGETHER Serving the Emperior with his Farther Darth Marc!~ D (sorry Marc, counld resist). www.soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/play.cfm?tpath=/sounds/movies/S-T/Star_Wars/welcome.wav&tname=welcome.wavI know, but you will have to wait till next friday for me to say! ; |
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Post by admin on Dec 20, 2007 18:02:31 GMT -5
;D I say we start a pool...I have a nice crisp $5 bill that says the next council member will be... Frank Freyre ...any takers?? First, what makes you think he is interested in the spot, he's having more impact as a free speaking lobbiest. Beside the key for the maor is finding the most electable peroson for Nov. Thats not Frank, he is not electable. Maybe it's (Stephen)Luke LeVinewalker, TOGETHER Serving the Emperior with his Farther Darth Marc!~ D (sorry Marc, counld resist). www.soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/play.cfm?tpath=/sounds/movies/S-T/Star_Wars/welcome.wav&tname=welcome.wavI know, but you will have to wait till next friday for me to say! ; I have news for you fiber, no matter who is appointed is electable as long as they have Dem next to their name. This town is solid Dem and it is foolish for you or the GOP to think otherwise. |
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 20, 2007 18:05:50 GMT -5
Just to mix it up, and through on compleetely out of left fiels.....
Who Just chaired the Committee that granted the go ahead for the Olive Garden....
Murphy...I think, was an Irish Name.
Or another twist, is there a "Man Of The Cloth", maybe from the HR committe that resides in the Borough. This might be a very electable candidate too, come Nov!
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 20, 2007 19:08:13 GMT -5
If the Borough appointed Vincente Fox to the Council seat -- and the GOP ran Mother Theresa in 2008, Mother Teresa would be doing the long walk of shame on election night to concede at 10 point or better loss.
Electability has no meaning when the person is identified as a dem in an all dem town in a Presidential election year.
No republican can win that seat in 08, unless the dem in question is literally captured in an undisputed national news scandal of criminality.
That's jsut party politics reality.
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Post by adefonzo on Dec 21, 2007 6:32:58 GMT -5
I have news for you fiber, no matter who is appointed is electable as long as they have Dem next to their name. This town is solid Dem and it is foolish for you or the GOP to think otherwise. this...combined with Rich's post...does not excuse the Republicans in town from putting up quality candidates...preferably 2 this time!!! When apathy has gotten us to the point where we don't even bother to put up the least bit of a fight, we should all hang our heads in shame!! |
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Post by admin on Dec 21, 2007 7:28:35 GMT -5
Look at original post on this thread!
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Post by adefonzo on Dec 21, 2007 7:45:48 GMT -5
I take it the date of the re-org meeting has been updated?
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 21, 2007 7:59:35 GMT -5
I have news for you fiber, no matter who is appointed is electable as long as they have Dem next to their name. This town is solid Dem and it is foolish for you or the GOP to think otherwise. this...combined with Rich's post...does not excuse the Republicans in town from putting up quality candidates...preferably 2 this time!!! When apathy has gotten us to the point where we don't even bother to put up the least bit of a fight, we should all hang our heads in shame!! I agree 1000 percent. You make your name and your issues in these elections and you buuld from there so that you can win in selected years. That is what good organizations do |
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 27, 2007 13:09:19 GMT -5
anything new on this?
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Post by adefonzo on Dec 27, 2007 14:04:18 GMT -5
well...tonight is the night...I'm leaving work on time to make sure I get there for the early start (6pm)...can't wait to see what happens!! |
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Post by richardkelsey on Dec 27, 2007 17:15:39 GMT -5
well...tonight is the night...I'm leaving work on time to make sure I get there for the early start (6pm)...can't wait to see what happens!! Well its a safe bet that neither you nor me is beign installed as the new councilman! LOL |
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 27, 2007 19:32:31 GMT -5
Congratulations to George, our newest appointee to the Borough Council. well...tonight is the night...I'm leaving work on time to make sure I get there for the early start (6pm)...can't wait to see what happens!! Well its a safe bet that neither you nor me is beign installed as the new councilman! LOL |
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Post by admin on Dec 27, 2007 19:34:06 GMT -5
Good for you, George, and good luck!  |
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Dec 27, 2007 21:17:51 GMT -5
The alway inquisitive Tom Baldwin couldn't wait to weigh in with a question for our newest appointee....asking, "what are your personal views on the illegal immigrants living on our community" I was shocked he used the word "illegal"?  |
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Post by novillero on Dec 27, 2007 22:31:28 GMT -5
The alway inquisitive Tom Baldwin couldn't wait to weigh in with a question for our newest appointee....asking, "what are your personal views on the illegal immigrants living on our community" I was shocked he used the word "illegal"? well, what was Geo's answer. And did he delete it after he said it? |
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Post by adefonzo on Dec 28, 2007 7:03:29 GMT -5
well...tonight is the night...I'm leaving work on time to make sure I get there for the early start (6pm)...can't wait to see what happens!! Well its a safe bet that neither you nor me is beign installed as the new councilman! LOL It was indeed an emotional roller coaster for me last night. Despite your thoughts, Rich, I had high hopes that the Mayor and Town Council would see past my insubordination, reach across the party lines and pluck me from the audience as the newest Town Council member...if for no other reason than to follow the old adage of "keep your enemies closer". I even kept on my nice pants from work for what I felt was sure to be such a momentous occassion. Even after I saw George Schnurr (my apologies if I am spelling his name wrong) up there at the altar, I noticed one empty chair still available - perhaps there was still a chance!!!...but alas it was only because Councilman DiBenedetto was not in attendance. So it was with a heavy heart that I left the Council meeting last night, nearly in tears at this lost opportunity. I will be strong, though, and I will press on!! Please...don't worry about me!!! YEAH RIGHT!!!! As the old folks used to say, "and if you believe that, I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you!" All kidding aside...congratulations to George Schnurr on his appointment. I had never personally met the man before, and to be honest, know little about him other than what I have heard from others in town. During his closing comments last night, he mentioned that he wants to try and mend the partisanship that has started to separate this town over the last couple of months. He also said that he and the Council should be open to any good ideas for the town, no matter where they come from. I really do wish you luck Mr Schnurr, sincerely I do...but if history is any indicator, you have certainly got your work cut out for you. |
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Post by admin on Dec 28, 2007 8:02:56 GMT -5
www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/712280423/1285/LOCAL09FREEHOLD — The all-Democratic Borough Council has named George J. Schnurr, a Planning Board member and former Little League president, to fill a vacancy on the governing body. Schnurr, a Democrat, was appointed at a special council meeting Thursday to complete the one-year unexpired term of Robert Crawford. Under state law, the appointee must be of the same party as the person who held the vacated seat. Crawford stepped down earlier this month because he was moving to Howell. His term expires at the end of 2008. "(Schnurr) shares our vision and our optimism for the future of Freehold," Mayor Michael Wilson read from a prepared statement. "He will help us to continue to develop new and innovative ideas for the betterment of our town." Schnurr has served for two years on the Planning Board and will serve as the council's liaison to the board. Schnurr said he began to work with the borough government as president of the town's Little League. Schnurr served on the Little League's board of directors for nine years and was president for four of those years, he said. Schnurr has been praised for his accomplishments in Little League, particularly for improvements to the town's baseball fields. Schnurr worked with borough officials to secure more than $300,000 in federal and state grants, which were used to repair the main baseball field and create a multipurpose field, playground and walking trail at the Otterson Road complex. A scoreboard and batting cages were added to the Fourth Street baseball field. Schnurr encouraged the borough's Recreation Commission to launch an "urban initiative" that would involve low-income children in organized sports, he has said. Schnurr said Thursday that as councilman, he hopes to cleanse the town of what he called its "partisan atmosphere." "I would like to put the last few months of the previous election cycle behind us and move forward to improve the quality of life in Freehold Borough," Schnurr said, also reading from prepared notes. "We need to listen to each other" without concern for party affiliation or group identification, and to pick good ideas regardless of where they came from, he added. Schnurr is married with two children. He is the director of information technology at the Howard Press division of FedEx Kinko's. Kim Predham: (732) 308-7752 or kpredham@app.com
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Post by Libyan Sibyl on Dec 28, 2007 9:34:32 GMT -5
Congrats George. As to the partisanship comment, why doesn't he or someone post here. It doesn't have to be an ongoing conversation, and it could be unofficial prepared" statements.
What does it hurt if council answers questions on matters of public interest? I think a lot of "partisanship" issues would have died quiet deaths but for silence, etc. which only heightened perceptions of wrongdoing, deceit, etc. Let's not go into that right now. But I think Geo is onto something.
Question: What happens with the seat Geo is in? Does he serve out the rest of Crawford's term or does he have an election this year for the rest of Crawford's term?
Again, congrats to Geo. Sorry, Casual.
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