Kruise Nite

[admin]

I usually do not use this poll feature, too few people use it. I am trying this out for curiosity sake.

I want to hear ONLY from those who live in Freehold Borough.

In an APP article this quote was found...

Throughout the borough, there are residents, business owners and police officers who do not like Kruise Night, said resident and borough firefighter Reginald Sims.

"I guarantee you, if the public's polled, the public's not for it," said Sims, who is also Councilman Jaye Sims's brother.

Do you agree with the sentiment of Reginald Sims?

[admin]

PS the reason I am asking only for FB resident input is because, like illegal immigration, it is easy to live elsewhere and comment that things are not bad.

This poll is to get the perspective of those who live among the noise etc that Kruise Nite generates.

[richardkelsey]

well -- since I am out on the fundamental question -- I will say that I like Reggie Sims a great deal. He is a great guy.

I have no idea if he is right on the issue he discusses though.

[admin]

May 6, 2008 12:05:26 GMT -5 @cheryl said:

May 6, 2008 10:29:16 GMT -5 admin said:

I usually do not use this poll feature, too few people use it. I am trying this out for curiosity sake.

I want to hear ONLY from those who live in Freehold Borough.

In an APP article this quote was found...

Throughout the borough, there are residents, business owners and police officers who do not like Kruise Night, said resident and borough firefighter Reginald Sims.

"I guarantee you, if the public's polled, the public's not for it," said Sims, who is also Councilman Jaye Sims's brother.

Do you agree with the sentiment of Reginald Sims?

I do.

I have the misfortune of living on a street that sees heavy traffic and obnoxious Kruise Night-related noise from late afternoon until well after the event is concluded. Therefore, I will be praying for monsoon-like rain on the last Thursday of the month, from May until August.

I love it, your perspective is good and it shows why different people will have different views. I live on the edge of the borough, so the rumble of motor cycles is distant for me. If it were right outside my door, I may think differently. Also, if I had to put up with drunks or other quality of life issues, I would have reservations about that too.

I hope that what has occurred recently will abate the concerns that many of our town residents have. I like that the article mentioned that Kruise Nite will be reviewed after every event. People who have concerns should absolutely speak up when it is called for.

[cloris]

Good for Cruise night. It puts our town on the map for a good reason. We need more of this.

[novillero]

Great poll Brian. ahem... most people are onlookers on this site, not participants, so a poll seems to be worthless.

APP Story... the comments section is the best part...
www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080520/NEWS/80520044

for posterity's sake, here is the article with comments:

FREEHOLD — The Borough Council approved three resolutions and an ordinance Monday night memorializing plans that will allow the town's popular Kruise Nights to be held this year.

The resolutions dealt chiefly with parking, security and alcohol consumption.

One resolution authorized an agreement between the borough and the Freehold Center Partnership, an economic development organization that co-sponsors the vintage automobile events held the last Thursday in May, June, July and August. It also included an agreement that each licensed restaurant in the downtown area must provide their own security to prevent customers from leaving the premises with alcoholic beverages.

A second resolution established the parking and traffic regulations for Kruise Night, which delineates where and what kind of vehicles may park in show areas, and sets a $150 fine for violators.

A third resolution authorizes agreements with Freehold Township police and the
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office for officers to provide security during Kruise Night
events.

The council also adopted an ordinance Monday allowing Mayor Michael Wilson and the council to set special parking and traffic regulations, close all or parts of streets to traffic and establish penalties for violators during special events such as Kruise Night.

Kim Predham: [phone] or [e-mail]

JOHNYD7748 wrote:
I LOVE THIS COUNTRY! WHAT A TOWN FREEHOLD BORO IS! THEY PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON KRUISE NIGHT, WHERE I GO WITH MY MOTORCYCLE, WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND WHERE I NEVER SEE ANY PROBLEMS, BUT YET THEY DO NOTHING ABOUT THE THOUSAND ILLEGAL ALIENS RUNNING AROUND THE TOWN LIKE ANTS!

ReadBetweenTheLines wrote:
P.S.- God help those poor saps who don't get the word about the Motorcycle parking ban and come back their bikes after spending $60.00 on food and drinks and find a $150.00 "Thank You" from Freehold Borough......


ReadBetweenTheLines wrote:
Conviently omitted from the article was the fact there will NO area set aside for Motorcycles to park. Some of these bikes are worth more than than the custom cars there.Banning alcohol on the street is a step in the right direction. I haven't gone to Kruise Nite for over 6 years due to the overbearing police presence. Way too many local, Twp, County & State Police collecting overtime for no good reason other than wild stereotypes and "unnamed sources reporting the potential for biker violence".Know this: there are more fights & knives, razors & box cutters carried at the Hispanic Heritage Festival that was held than all the Kruise Nites for a whole summer.If friends who moved away want to re-visit Federici's, we'll go but that's it. Anyone who rides a Motorcycle who spends a dime in Freehold Center has a hole in their head.The Council & the Partnership have made their feelings clear.

amusedtdth wrote:
People will complain. Just like Wall speedway. Been there for years no problem. People moved to the area, knew the racetrack was there and still bought or built their houses and them complained about the noise. Same with the airport. If they didn't like it they shouln't have moved there and like you said Voice, avoid the area, go out, etc... sheesh!

MonmouthCounty732 wrote:
Kruise Night is a great time! The businesses boom in Downtown Freehold. Only reason I ever go to Freehold, aside from Jury Duty.


harleymet wrote:
Glad to see they've come to thier senses. I live in the boro, and I don't know 1 person who has a problem with Kruise Night. When coming home from work that evening, i simply avoid the downtown area, that simple! Anyone complaining, or unhappy about Kruise night, don't sit home and whine about it, go to a movie or take a ride to the shore and take a nice quiet walk on the beach that evening. I don't hear any complaining about Antique fest, or SanGennaro. the streets are closed for that also, but i guess the complainers LIKE the artsy fartsy stuff. I don't go to antique fest, but I do think its good for the community. All community events benefit Freehold, you can't pick which ones you like. Better yet, the whiners should come downtown on Kruise night, grab a hot dog or sausage/peppers/onions, and take a stroll around the old cars and notice all the people having a good time. Maybe you'd enjoy it


voiceoflogic wrote:
Well what's done is done. DO NOT FORGET THE PORTO-POTTIES. AND LOTS OF THEM.
5/20/2008 2:10:59 PM Well what's done is done. DO NOT FORGET THE PORTO-POTTIES. AND LOTS OF THEM. voiceoflogic