Middletown

"March to Town Hall" takes Short into Bayshore

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ)

: Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short is on a fact-finding mission in the Bayshore as part of his "March to Town Hall 2006."

Short is aggressively researching how to alleviate flooding problems in both Leonardo and Belford. "This
problem was solved during the 1970s in North Middletown by the installation of a pumping station there," Short said. "I think this issue warrants great effort in research but I think a place to start is with a strategy that worked before."

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SHORT KICKS OFF "MARCH TO TOWN HALL" DURING SUMMER

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short is kicking off his "March to Town Hall" by visiting, walking, but most of all listening to residents from each of Middletown's sections this summer and fall.

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SHORT TURNS TO SPORTS COMPLEX ISSUE FOLLOWING McCORMACK VICTORY

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short was among those who fought to preserve the McCormack farm under the state's Farmland Preservation Program.

With that fight won, he said he is now focusing attention on the proposed Lincroft Sports Complex being backed by the Township Committee.

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STATE NEEDS TO REFORM SPENDING, NOT ADD TAXES

Old problems meet failed solutions in Gov. Corzine's budget proposal, which the Legislature is considering this week.

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CALIENDO LAUDS SHORT FOR SUPPORTING FARMLAND PRESERVATION

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ)

: Middletown Democrat Municipal Chairman Joe Caliendo said that Township Committee candidate Patrick Short demonstrated that he was more than listening to the concerns of Middletown residents during the fight to preserve the McCormack farm under the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Read More >

SHORT FIGHTS TO SAVE McCORMACK PROPERTY

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ):

Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short was among those who fought to preserve the McCormack farm under the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Read More >

SHORT BACKS MORATORIUM ON EMINENT DOMAIN IN MIDDLETOWN

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ):

Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short is backing a municipal moratorium on the imposition of eminent domain. In addition, Short said that in several pending cases involving county-imposed eminent domain in the township it is incumbent on local officials to advocate for residents, but it is not being done. Read More >

MIDDLETOWN DEMOCRATS’ DOOR OPEN TO REPUBLICAN CONVERTS

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Following the Monmouth County Republican Party’s reorganization and selection of new Chairman Adam Puharic, Middletown Democratic Chairman Joseph Caliendo said that he congratulates Puharic on his victory. However, for Republicans interested in “a change of scenery� and an environment of inclusion and grass roots involvement, he said the Middletown Democratic Party is very interested in good citizens wanting to make a difference, “regardless of whether they are a former Republican or not.�

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MIDDLETOWN DEMOCRATS REORGANIZE FOR 2006-07

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): The Middletown Democratic Party reorganized for 2006-07 on Monday, June 12th at the meeting hall in Airport Plaza, Hazlet.

Municipal Democratic Chairman Joe Caliendo was re-elected to the top party spot for another term and the party’s municipal Executive Committee was also selected.

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O'GRADY CONVICTION SHOULD BE WARNING
TO ELECTED OFFICIALS, NOTICE TO VOTERS

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): The conviction of former Middletown Mayor Raymond O'Grady on federal corruption charges this week should serve notice to Middletown voters regarding the possible harm a one-party system of government presents, according to Middletown Democrat for Township Committee Patrick Short.

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