A twist in the equation. . .but what's new in Beach. . .this Party label back and forth has been going on for years. . .nothing like adding more fuel to the Board Walk fire? Reading most of the posts here: I have to wonder how much to they value their moral ideology(I'm Right). It's easy to use words. . .they don't cost any money?

Those who are in the know about civil litigation, know that comprise eventually resolves moral ideology; after at times. . . spending aeons of money. . .What concerns me; is the disconnect of writers here, to their personal pockets. . . like there's this nebulous; that's not view able, when it comes to the large outlays of money going to lawyers.

I have never been more upset than reading that Tim Lurie has withdrawn in the mayoral race. He has made a mockery of the Democratic party (for which I served 12 years on Council) by running for mayor when he intendend to withdraw all along. More importantly, he showed how little he cares about the Beach voter by withdrawing his name after the ballots were printed and after absentee ballots have already been mailed, Clearly, by having him and his "running mates" endorse the Republicans, this was an orchestrated move on the behalf of both parties and a slap in the face to voters in this most important election. I'm proud of endorsing the Barrella, Thomson and Gordon team. And if Tim doesn't have the Tim to serve as Mayor then he doesn't have time to serve on Council and should resign. This is not a game. This is real life and it's a travesty Tim and his co-conspirators played with our vote.

Both political "Party Clubs" should be embarrassed! You have both reached a new low.

To Pointman, who doesn't want his identity revealed. No one writes anything for me, and the current "Democrats" are that in name only. I've proved my Democratic credentials and Bilotti worked so hard against me he sent a threatening Christmas card to me, just after my husband died, that forced the Chief of Police to order him away from my home. For whom are you fronting? Give us your name. The phony. I believe, is you.

Pointman you sound like your fingers got caught in the cookie jar. Tell us all the inside scoop. Your Municipal Chair didn't even put a sign out.

Sorry Tim, but you look like a puppet to the boardwalk on this one. Your meetings with the BW did not go unnoticed this summer and there were whispers of this dropout maneuver for months. The BW must have figured out that Reid had a better chance of winning without you in the picture and gave you your orders.

To Monica Walsh,
I am very confused by your letter/nasty mailer that came out today attacking Tim Lurie personally. You spout out about how you support members of your party but then use the excuse to not support Tim why ? Because he moved to the Boro and had to resign in 2005 ? And you support Barrella, Thomson, Gordon why ? What has Barrella accomplished in 4 years ? What did Thomson accomplish on the BOE for the years she served ? Have either of them ever fought to keep taxes down in PPB ? And Bret Gordon, he didn't even live here in 2007 when Tim moved back from the Boro. You quoted your late father "don't trust anyone who switches" ? Didn't Barrella run as a Republican in 2007 and now he has "switched" to Independent in 2011 ? So in your words, Barrella can't be trusted ! Then on the back page of your pathetic mailer you and Barrella attack Tim's personal life and bring up his ex fiance, sounds like a Mickey Diaz letter to the editor. And in the record portion of the mailer you bring up Tim working on an engineering project years ago as conflict but you don't think councilwoman Tooker accepting campaign contributions from the BW and giving those contributions(Money) to Vinny Barrella last year is a conflict ? Lastly, Vinny Barrella did cut the specials budget because he and Corbally created this years budget and swore last year that the specials would get thier full amount back, and that did not happen. Seems you and Barrella have taken over the nasty PPBTA mailers

Nick Mazzola is a nice man, obviously relatively new to politics. I'm sure he was very upset to hear that his running mate had dropped out. I'm also sure that the newspaper asked him who he'd support now, and Mazzola said Reid. Mazzola said at the forum last week that he thought Barrella had his shot, and now it was time for someone new. Ms. Walsh, whatever your issues with Lurie, I'm shocked to see that you'd decide not to support a genuine Democratic candidate like Mazzola, except for the fact that you'd already signed on to be Barrella's campaign manager in the Spring. Oh, and I didn't notice that you'd had any problems with Lurie's switch in parties back when he ran in 2009, nor did you have any problem with Lurie's signing the Recall petition at that time. Otherwise, you would've come out against Lurie then, right? Seems to me that it's the Independents who will try to get their candidates elected at all cost.

The D's have had the same Municipal Chair the last 4 years. I love it when you believe your own lies Sandinmytoes. It appears the most outspoken are afraid or embarrassed to use their names.

I'm not the one lying, Councilman Corbally. And, yep, we're afraid and with good reason. We've all seen that lovely lynch mob you have working for you on the internet. Of course, that doesn't explain why Charles Clark and John Wayne and Blindbert continue to post anonymously for your team, does it?

Ghosts and Goblins for sure!

To Sean and "sandinmytoes" (I will assume that's your sister unless the author cares to indentify his/her self): You know that I have never run a negative campaign. I worked well with your father and no harsh words were ever said when your mother ran against me. The mailer that went out was totally based on the facts as I know them, and if you can dispute them, God bless you. I didn't care that Tim signed the recall petition. I did not. And I've never doubted Tim's ability. When I endorsed the Independent slate of Barrella, Thomson and Gordon, Tim wasn't even on the ticket. I have never endorsed Mr. Rizzo, knowing he sought the Council seat only to get even with the building department --- which had to fire him because he refused to take a mandated state test. Mr. Mazzola may be a nice man but I never met him during my years on Council or at a Democratic Club meeting.

Please remember, moreover, that your Republican Club refused to re-nominate Vinnie --- which forced him to the Independent slate, and not the Democratic Party which would have ambraced him.Tim had no such excuse. He used the Democratic party, such as it is, to forward whatever agenda he has. That's my problem with Tim: that he used my party, but worse still our voters, in this chess game to elect the Republicans. I have nothing to gain by endorsing the Independent Column C candidates. But I had a lot to lose if I hadn't: my self-respect .

If they were there, the Private Investigator you guys hired this year did a lousy job! You overpaid!

Monica,

Please stop with the spin. First, sandinmytoes is not my sister. My sister posts under her own name and everyone knows she is not basful about speaking her mind and people knowing it. I am at a loss of words about the comment "You know that I have never run a negative campaign", did you read the mailer you sent out today ??? You better go back and re-read it very carefully because the entire mailer is negative. You tried to discredit a man that is trying his best to better Point Pleasant Beach. You bring up his switching of parties like he is a trader. Did you ever stop to ask Tim why he moved to the Boro in the first place ? Maybe when he came back in 2007 he didn't care for the people running the Democratic club at the time, I believe that was about the time Gelson and Corbally came over from the Republicans to the Dems ? Hmm. You stoop to the Barrella/Diaz level by bringing up the recall petition and Tim signing his then fiance's name even when you knew he admitted that was a mistake. That isn't negative ? You say you never doubted his ability, then why go into how he voted on the special events ordinance ? Why didn't you bring up all of the positive things that Tim has tried to implement ? Why don't you stick to what Tim has accomplished as a member of the governing body compared to what Barrella has accomplished ? We all know the answer to that. As for Rizzo, do you have any proof to your statement as to why he ran for office, or is it again all assumption ?

Lman, I am just calling it as I see it. I find that they are all guilty of putting a few spins on issues and what actually happened. It is constant "look who is calling the kettle black" theory. The entire town is a mess because their isn't many that are being honest enough to the residents that live here and what is really going on in the town. Unfortunately they all have their own agenda. I find it funny that some candidates forget what they told you one time and then they tell you something else the next time out. By this point it could be anybody that wins. As usual the residents of Point Beach are confused and doesn't know who to pick because what they see for themselves, being there is so much spinning that is going on and some are considered friends. Scary, it is like the kiss of death. Kiss, hug and stab. All the residents can do is pick who they think does the least lying and spinning. May the best individual win.

Mike Ryan,

Barrella was not selected as a republican candidate last year because he publicly accused pretty much every republican from the municipal to state level of being corrupt. Why, because he wasn't getting what he wanted. So why would anyone in the republican party want to support him at that point. A better question for you as a fiscal conservative is have you followed Vinny's track record for raising taxes during his term ? How about his view on cutting spending ? I remember he used to talk about lowering spending through attrition, boy that has sure changed ! You are entitled to vote for whoever you want but as a fiscal conservative and thinking Barrella is the answer, that is like saying you are a vegetarian and then ordering a cheesesteak. I have no idea what you are referring to about what is going on at NJ ave ? If there is a problem I'm not aware of please give me a call and let me know. BTW, I agree with you about this mailer, and that is why I questioned Monica Walsh on her comments.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the clarification on NJ ave, I truly did misunderstand you. On the recall, my position from day one was I did not personally agree with it but I would not say it shouldn't happen because it is part of the democratic process, whether you and I like it or not. Also, sorry I took your comment about Barrella as an endorsement but it sounded like one.

I appreciate Tim backing out now before the election. He realized he didn't have the time. Not everything is a conspiracy. Perhaps those posting here screaming "conspiracy" is because that is what they are guilty of.

@beachmom46, I don't think it was a "conspiracy" but the excuse is lame. If he doesn't have time to be Mayor he certainly is not going to have time to be a councilmen either. Individuals need to realize when they are not upfront and truthful it will come out. Residents are starting to demand and ask questions on what is going on in their town and all that want is an honest answer. Once you are caught in a few lies, no one is going to believe you. If you are going to lie, you should at least be a good liar.

Charles,

Now I know you have to be one of Barrella's insiders because that "mayor only breaks ties BS" is all they keep saying. The fact of the matter is the mayor runs the meetings, sets the agenda for the meetings, and has been the center of all the chaos and controversy over the last 4 years. If you think there is a spin to that then you have not been paying attention or you haven't been attending meetings. So the mayor's position is very important to leading the town, and in my opinion Point Pleasant Beach needs a desparate change in leadership from the mayor's seat. BTW, I'm still waiting for a mailer to come that lists what mayor Barrella has accomplished over the past 4 years.

Mayor Barrella was not chosen as the Republican candidate for Mayor of PPB because his platform was Residents First. The Mayor's position was in direct conflict with many of the powerful special interests in PPB. Soon to be former Councilman Hennessy has failed to mention that Mr. Reid was picked by a municipal committee comprised of Hennessy Republicans. It was the first time in PPB history that an incumbent Mayor was not picked by his own party for an upcoming election. I was not surprised Mayor Barrella was not chosen by the municipal committee knowing who was behind the selection effort. The endorsement of Mr. Reid was made by the committee and not by the club. I ask Mr. Hennessey - what have you done in your 4 years of office? In our form of government, we have a weak Mayor and strong council. Our Mayor only votes when there is a tie. Mr. Hennessy served on the Finance committee crafting our town's budget. He voted on the budget. It is the Council that makes the financial decisions in PPB. What did he do to control spending? The excellent work of Councilmen Hennessy,Dyer, Rizzo, and Laurie resulted in 17 furlough days for our employees this year. The blame needs to go to some of the Council and not the Mayor. As a former Republican councilman and Municipal Chairman, please join me and fellow Republicans, Democrats, and Independents in PPB to vote on Nov 8th "All Three in Column C" for Barrella, Thomson and Gordon. Let's keep PPB Residents First. George Loder

Mr. Loder:

As the former Republican Club Municipal Chairman, you know full well it was the Republican County Committee (a body of 8 people ELECTED by the Republican voters of PPB) who selected Stephen Reid over Vincent Barrella to be the Republican candidate for Mayor.

As the former Republican Club President, I will gladly provide the names of those 8 folks to offer clarification for the Patch readers of this article:

District 1:
Jerry Landers
Sandy Pasola

District 2:
Bill Ammirata
Joellen Arrabito

District 3:
Tom Migut
Carolyn Slachetka

District 4:
Marty Vaccaro
Marry Mossa

Looking at the above listed names, I would not characterize any of those people as "Hennessy Republicans" OR people who represent the "powerful special interests in PPB". Rather, I view them all as independent-minded folks who made the selection of Mr. Reid based on who they thought would best represent Point Pleasant Beach going forward. Are you actually suggesting that ANY of these 8 people do not put "Residents First"?

You further stated:
"It was the first time in PPB history that an incumbent Mayor was not picked by his own party for an upcoming election...I was not surprised Mayor Barrella was not chosen by the municipal committee knowing who was behind the selection effort."

Thank you for the opportunity to clarify who was behind the selection effort. These 8 people must have possessed an insight and vision for PPB's future that was different from yours?

Everyone keeps on stating that Frank Rizzo is very sick including the papers and the reason he doesn't show up at council meetings for months and couldn't make the council debate. It is funny how the second time I have seen him out to eat, laughing, having fun, eating out like nothing is wrong with him. Just seen him tonight, eating at Simko's in Brielle, eating out with his friend Mr. Fisher. It appeared they were double dating with their ladies. Not that it is my business what he does in his personal time, but you can go out to eat, laughing and having fun but to sick to show up as a council member and still expect residents to vote for you. Why would anyone vote you in to council if you are not willing to show up at important council meetings and represent the residents in which you chosen to continue to do. Why? Are you planing to get in, so you can drop out too.

It amazes me what goes on in this one mile town. It is unbelievable how quick the political scene changes in a split second and who suddenly changes their minds and parties at a drop of a dime. It is a difficult choice on who to pick in the local political race here in the Beach. When there is so many who are fighting amongst each other. Not only from the current race from previous races that individuals don't want to let go and is holding a grudge one way or another. I really didn't know much about Lurie other than he continues to move in and out of Pt. Beach. He dropped out of the current Mayoral race and also resigned early from being a councilmen the first time around for personal reasons which is understandable. He was voted in again as councilman only to say he was running for Mayor and suddenly dropping out of the race. I feel the residents of Point Beach who supported or voted already for Lurie or who was going to vote for him will not help feeling betrayed by Lurie, just an opinion. It just seems a little odd for Lurie to drop out suddenly the last minute without much warning and his reasoning makes no sense to me. Just last weak in the Mayoral debate he was fighting how great of a Mayor he would be and was asking and trying to convince the residents of Point Beach for support and to give him a chance. Why would he wait so long to realize that he can't take on this task. I am sure many are disappointed and feel he is playing a game even if he really isn't.

@ Hilde, regarding this year's election, Barrella had essentially three options if he wanted to run as the Republican candidate for Mayor. First, he could submit his name to the Screening Committee of the Republican Club to be considered as the Club's endorsed candidate. The Screening Committee makes recommendations to the Club as far as who it thinks the candidates should be in November, and then the Club votes on those choices The Club also takes nominations from the floor on the date of the vote. Second, he could simply file the paperwork to run as a Republican candidate in the Republican primary in the Spring. That's actually what he did in 2007. He ran in the 2007 primary against the Club-endorsed candidate, Tom Vogel, and beat Vogel, which is how he became the Republican candidate on the November ballot. Third, if enough Republicans wrote in his name on the Primary ballot, then Barrella would've had the option of running as the Republican candidate in November. That's how Lurie got on the November ballot. Enough people wrote in Lurie's name in the Democratic primary, allowing him the option of running for Mayor this year. People need to keep in mind that there are rules, laws and a process when it comes to Elections. I still wonder, though, what process was used to choose the Independents candidates. I don't remember any "Independents meetings" being advertised to the public.

Hilde,

Look at the source of which the information(or I should say misinformation) came from. George Loder !!! If you have about 4 or 5 hours some day and care to hear the truth about what has really gone on with the Barrella, Loder, Diaz trio I would be glad to fill you in. You would be shocked to find out what has really gone on in the last 4 years. I'm glad others are posting in and rebutting George Loder's statements, people are starting to catch on to what this group is all about.

I left the Republican Club because of the Politics of "Personal Gain", and resigned my position as Treasurer of the Democratic Club 8/1/11, for the same selfish "Political Game Playing". The Republican Club in Point Pleasant Beach has been a mess for the last 10 years and my guess is the Democratic Club just self destructed. We need people running these Clubs that aren't depending on Government jobs, or Special Interest money for their incomes.

So let me get this straight. Three rogue individuals who have no party affiliation and no allegiance to any organization or club are running for three of the seven seats to run the entire town ? These people have to answer to no one. So if they were to all get in they would only need one other vote to do whatever they want ? That is very dangerous considering the track record and comments I've heard so far. We all know Barrella would have forged ahead with his parking plan three years ago even though an auditorium of people came out against it. Isn't Tooker still on council ? She ignored the room full of people that night also. These two along with Corbally and one more vote will bankrupt this town through litigation costs alone. Is it true Corbally and Tooker voted at the last council meeting to sue Jenkinson's for 28,000 dollars but it will cost us 50,000 in litigation fees ? It seems the choices in this election are obvious. Anyone but Barrella ! Who cares if Lurie dropped out. There is another choice. That choice is Reid, Mayer, Cortes.

Mr.Diaz,
I could not have said it better myself. January cannot come fast enough. Unfortunately if Reid gets in the lies,spins and the "residents come last" will continue.Just look at all the lies Mr.Reid has already been called out on,and he is not even in office yet.

Mickey please, your not fooling the real world. The comment I made about you to Monica was is reference to your OS letter to the editor. Or did you forget what you wrote ? Your comment about me leaving council is typical with your group. Classless, meaningless, and empty. Keep fooling yourself and your followers.

Just reading all of the bickering and whining going here is really disheartening. I have a feeling that we are in for a long wait before something gets accomplished in this town if we don't all stop acting like children. To be honest, the party system is worse in Pt. Beach than it is in Washington. I personally think that if every candidate had to run independently... NO official party backing or affiliation, then we would be much better off. Then there would be no string pulling from above or CYA votes even if your personal belief went against the rest of your party's. Until the elected officials and residents of this town grow up, we will be dealing with this junk rather than accomplishing something. It is really a sad thing to witness.

Councilman,

Don't you work in the real estate market in our town ?Don't you focus on group/summer rentals ? Aren't those special interests ? Or a conflict of interest ?

Sean, I would hardly call opening a New Real Estate Business (www.barefootrealestatenj.com), a "Special Interest"? But you wouldn't understand working in the private business world. Nothing Personal! Thanks for the opportunity to plug Barefoot Real Estate, 405 Arnold Avenue, PPB.

Councilman Corbally,

You stated: "We need people running these Clubs that aren't depending on Government jobs, or Special Interest money for their incomes."

Didn't YOU recently hold a government job during your term on the PPB Council -- when you worked as the Borough Administrator for Monmouth Beach? Did you leave that position voluntarily because you had an epiphany -- that holding public employment -- was somehow making you corrupt for "personal gain" or beholden to some mysterious "special interests" or "political machine" or was there a different reason?

I for one, resent your innuendos that some public employees cannot be objective thinkers and decision makers. In the interest of full disclosure, I am a public employee. I am very proud of the work that I do. I am most proud of the fact that I was hired based on a resume of credentials, and not because of any political connections. As a public employee, I am also very sensitive to the plight of the taxpayers in our current economy, and I have remained steadfast and consistent in my fiscal conservative position as a "taxpayer advocate."

I find it quite disingenuous that you would criticize some folks for having a "government job"; however YOU and your political allies -- Ms.Tooker (a PPB teacher) and Mayor Barrella (a former IRS worker) -- all current and former public employees -- are never the targets of your own wrath.

People Who Live in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Stones....Nothing Personal!

Your resentment is your problem, not mine. Toss away?

This article is about Tim Lurie withdrawing his bid for Mayor of PPB.
The villification of TIm for his decision is absolutely despicable in my humble opinion.

I have known Tim for a very long time. He is an honorable and decent man. It's no secret, that I have not always agreed with some of his decisions, or the way he's voted on certain issues. I have told him to his face whenever I've disagreed with his positions; however we can still remain civil to one another. I respect Tim for being a public servant; someone who is willing to give of his time to the residents of PPB and do what he thinks is best. Obviously, many people agree, since he was the "top vote-getter" and earned the trust of 1,000+ residents when he was elected in 2009.

I believe Tim's reasons for withdrawing from this Mayoral race are genuine and sincere. Any reasonable person understands that work and/or family commitments must be prioritized over politics. If Tim has suddenly realized that he doesn't have the time to devote to being Mayor of our community, then that's his decision, and I respect him for his honesty and selflessness.

I think "Beachmom46" said it best....
"Not everything is a conspiracy!"

That's what's been woefully wrong with PPB for the past 4 years. Barrella, Tooker, and their loyal army of soldiers turn EVERYTHING into a conspiracy theory, and the residents/taxpayers have suffered dearly as a result.

It's Time for a Change and a New Direction for PPB in 2011!

It is incredible that this string keeps going with the same back and forth. As for what Mayor Barrella has accomplished... Well, once again I will state that while this is not an endorsement or a condemnation, but let's be real here. In his four years, he has dealt with a recall election (which as I stated before, in my belief was a sham and a misuse of a legitimate government process) and an adversarial and in my eyes, a semi-disfunctional council. Abraham Lincoln would have had trouble getting anything substancial

@Spooner: Doesn't Andrew R. Ciesla's Aunt owns a Parking Lot up by the boardwalk? Sure, he is going to go against his own family member and the BW Empire? You have think if there is other connections in one way or another. Why or How does other towns, states get to have a tourist tax and there are others who have an increase in municipal tax in which there is a difference than a home resident tax. I don't hear any complaints from that area because they know darn well it does not effect their tourists from coming there. They come, they spend money, no problems. This town seems to be the only one crying that they will not come. If our governor or these local politicians expect the towns to survive on their own they need to give them some local authority. They can't keep on saying, you are on your own and expect any town to survive not just ours. If anything it is worse for Point Beach,because other surrounding towns don't get the visitors we do and the tax paying residents are not expected to pay for it all.

error... tourists going there.

errors.... I made a few, made words plural. I am sure you all will get my point of opinions.

@Spooner... You still have not listed what he did that can be considered illegal or an abuse of power. If we had recall elections every time we disagreed with policy or the demeanor of an elected official every elected official would face a recall stemming from his/her opposition. You might hate him or the things he says or does, but your recourse should be the NEXT election. Example: most people in this country oppose much of Obama's policy... But he still should NOT face recall (impeachment in this case) just because of that fact. I personally will give an official the benefit of the doubt when they face such a huge distraction while in office. The recall election has really soured my confidence in the political process in our town to be quite honest...

@mike ryan: again what bought about the recall, is the law. There was nothing illegal, and as for abuse of power: that becomes a perspective argument. . .which you seem to be questioning?

Barrella appealed the case against recall, all the way to the New Jersey Supreme Court...Now if those of you are interested in what the Supreme Court ruled on, you can read Barrella's argument and the Court's argument, representing the people at: http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2010/a3026-09-opn.html

. . .Enjoy the reading Mike

Abuse of power would be defined as using his position to acquire something for himself or someone else that may or may not be against the law. He did neither. Being coarse in language or being a bully is NOT abuse of power. Once again I state. The recall should NOT have happened. Whether it was legal to DO SO is not relevant. The REASON it happened was petty and WILL come into play with whom will receive my vote. Those who supported it are less likely to receive MY support. Unless a law was broken or power was legitimately abused (of which neither happened), an elected official should be able to complete a term and then be judged by the people on his/her accomplishments or lack there of.

A good friend of mine called me immediately when the story of him running for mayor broke. He opined at the time that he would run as a spoiler then withdraw in October. No it

I would imagine that the absentee ballot voters that cast for him are annoyed. If he runs for council again, what party affiliation will he be. Maybe he is now good enough for the repubs.

Kristen... I respect your stance on the recall and agree completely with the comment of Congress, however my point on the recall has nothing to do with law, rules etc. Yes, LEGALLY, it part of due process and courts upheld it. I'm referring to what seems to be amiss in this whole process. "Common Sense". After all, legally... and according to a court, McDonalds is responsible for a patron who spills hot coffee in his lap because "contents hot" was not printed on his cup. However, ask anyone with common sense about who is responsible and they will say the dumb schmuck who spilled his hot coffee on himself. My belief about council being dysfunctional comes from several incidents that, due to the nature of my employer, I am not at liberty to discuss. However lets just invoke the common sense aspect to them and they would be considered standard "WTF" incidents. I agree fully with you however about are we better of... but in the true sense of that argument, we should vote for the non-incumbent for all seats. I don't think that is the answer. Bottom line is that whomever is elected better stop with the petty stuff and figure out a way to make this town move ahead again or we'll wind up like Asbury Park in no time.

What is wrong with Asbury Park? According to some that will never happen and to the other half, are fine with it turning into Asbury Park.

Kristin, Your last comment about how you agree with Governor Huckabee,leads me to believe that Party affiliation should not matter as long as the person is right for the job. Is this correct? So you would have no problem voting against your club if you voted candidate instead of party? If the best person for the job is a democrat,you would support them,is that what you are saying??Please clarify....

The other fact that I would like to bring up is,although many people were against the recall out of principal, Barella won the election with the most votes. The recall did not matter he still received the most amount of votes....

Kristin,you did not answer the question,yet once again you twisted your answer. Are you about the most qualified,or are you about party. Would you open your mind to vote for a democrat or an independent. I do not need a history lesson on the republican values. I want to know if you would vote for a candidate that is not part of the republican party. It is a simple question. Yes or No?

Spooner,not only was the recall defeated but Barella received the most votes. How do you explain that?

This is taken directly from Mr.Reids website. He says,for all to see, that he motivates and shapes public opinion,and actively controls them to achieve desired results...if you want a lobbyist as Mayor than I guess he is your man but please do your homework before election time...The following is the EXACT QUOTE on his website...

"Capital Public Affairs (CPA) understands that communications is a critical component to the success of our clients. We develop our clients’ messages and then work with members of the media to achieve desired results. Our approach is designed to effectively deliver key messages to targeted audience(s), build and maintain quality reputations and motivate and shape public opinion. We not only respond to specific situations, but actively control them to achieve desired outcomes."

here is his link.
http://www.cpanj.com/

@Hilde, That was my point, the recall is over and this is a different election. We need to move on. Mayor Barrella prevailed the recall that most would have given up. That is a good quality to have and needed during tough times our town may be facing. We need new council members because some of the ones we have been dealing with the past few years have abused their power on so many levels. Constituents do not like when officials abuse their power. They then have the power to remove them during election time. Hopefully the new council members who are voted in realize this too.

@Spooner...
In short. YES, the town should have let Barrella finish his term unencumbered by a recall (which was proven by the numbers AT the election) which was brought against him by the minority of people who were upset that they didn't get their way. You act as if we should be shocked that he defended himself. Would you just roll over and not fight for your beliefs? Obviously you have a bone to pick with the mayor with your subjective description of him. I'm sure if your candidate gets in and the opposition immediately puts their "legal right" to a recall... Your views would abruptly change.

Gosh, are you guys still paying a PI? "Flip Flop Real Estate" was our first choice. Kristin, as you know I was referring to government appointees being involved. Teachers and most government employees go through a long process, usually testing, interviews etc. and thankfully political influence doesn't rear its ugly head. I'm uncomfortable with politicians, lawyers, engineers, etc. whose income is based and controlled primarily by elected officials. As you know, we appoint these folks. Their decisions could be swayed by finances, and not by the residents they serve or represent. I use my experience as Borough Administrator of Monmoutth Beach on my resume Spooner. I was interviewed by an Employment Agency, our current Lieutenant Governor, Mayor, and the other Commissioner. I believe I was a very good Borough Administrator, and I use the Mayor, Director of Public Works, CFO, and Clerk as references. I love Monmouth Beach and the residents, and my leaving was my decision. I made a poor decision and I took responsibility for my action. I didn't hurt anyone, break any law, cause anyone else to do anything wrong, but I did embarrass myself. I still will use the Mayor and people of Monmouth Beach as a reference. I did respond to Ms. Kristin, Spooner! Her resentment is her problem, not mine. I would rather not start throwing stones, but I'm game! Now I'll grab a chair and loosen up my arm. Happy Halloween!

Ryan- we get your point so why don't you just come out and say you are for Barrella and be done with it. you seem to fancy yourself as a political know it all but your defense of Barrella is growing old. you mentioned a dysfunctional council is the blame for all the controversy in town but who has told you this or do you attend meetings to see for yourself. i myself stopped going to meetings after Barrella was extremely rude to a resident that was asking him for an apology due to his comments at her. his behavior that night warrented a recall in my opinion. you keep referring to the recall as a negative thing and think it was unfair to Barrella but it is part of democracy.

Corbally- many skeletons in that closet just open the door and the truth will come out. which party is he in again or does he just party

Walsh-i'm disappointed in Tim dropping out too because he would have won easily

randi and occupier - i concur

spooner- thank you and great job

@Political Analyst, Actually, I am in no one's camp... I DID mention that I was leaning to allow our mayor to actually serve a full term unencumbered by distraction, so that I could judge his accomplishments at the end of his term. However, my decision has not been made yet. My whole point is that a recall shouldn't be used in a case of "buyers remorse", which in this case it was, period. Any GOOD political analyst can see that. My feelings are the same that I had about the Clinton impeachment, and I have NO love for Clinton, but I feel that it was wrong, and he didn't deserve that distraction. I will add that the vitriol that many who ARE encamped on one side has soured me on their candidate through no fault of his own, so they aren't doing their guy any favors with the undecided vote. If we could empty council chambers and start with ALL new people, i'd probably vote that way at this point. And to answer your question, I have been to meetings, but i am a long time member of another organization which meets at the same time each month, so I am unable to attend most of the time. Of course those who disagree with someone else's point of view usually revert to the "Do you attend all the meetings" question. But you don't have to attend meetings to see what this town has become, which is sad to say the least. Friends of min who live in other Shore towns ask me all the time "what the heck is going on in the Beach" in a mocking tone.

Spooner,I am not trying to tell you any "big secret" I am simply stating facts....

Spooner,I see know problem in letting people know,just in case they did not see the article...Why do you have a problem with that?

There are people that actually work and/or have time constraints so they cannot see every article,every day. It is public knowledge,I am just trying to make it easy to access the information. It is a good thing for people to be educated,I am not telling anyone who to vote for,I am simply asking people to educate themselves...Does that scare you?

Spooner, I put out facts. Are you disputing the facts?I am a little bias when it comes to Mr.Reid because I have been on the receiving end of his lies. He has personally accused me of being a part of his conspiracy theory of paid parking. When I called him out on it,he said,"well I heard it from 2 different people" It was a blatant lie and I apologize for getting upset when someone blatantly lies when it concerns me. If you would like the emails sent to you,I will gladly forward them to you...I have always stated facts and only facts...I have a major issue with people that lie and try to deceive the voters..

When Mr.Reid's flyer came out about paid parking, his running mates sent an email stating that they did not agree with it and the views were Mr.Reids ONLY and not his running mates...That says it all!!!!!!! I can send those emails to you also if you would like....

That flyer was represented as if it were the whole ticket when in reality,it wasn't.. I give Mr.Mayer and Mr.Cortez alot of credit for coming out and standing up for themselves and not letting the Republican Club push them around..

Randi, I always give credit when credit is due. I also only base decisions on facts not hearsay..unlike some on this thread..

Mr. Ryan,

Your earlier example about the McDonalds coffee lawsuit made me laugh, because it's SO true! Sadly, that example illustrates how we have become a society where some people will not accept "personal responsibility" for their own behavior. Some find it easier to "blame others" for their actions or ineptness.

From my perspective, that is what Mayor Barrella always does. The Mayor is the CEO of the local government. He runs the meetings, sets the agenda, and sets the tone for the meeting discussions. It's now become part of his campaign platform to blame the "dysfunctional council" for his own shortcomings and lack of accomplishments. He will blame the Council, blame the recall, blame the residents who don't agree with him, blame the boardwalk, blame the County and State elected officials...the list goes on. But, with all due respect, the "blame game" is getting old and the Mayor is running out of people to blame.

Richard M. Nixon (1972) said it best during the Watergate investigation:

"The easiest course would be for me to blame others....but that would be a cowardly thing to do......In any organization, the man at the top must bear the responsibility. That responsiblity, therefore, belongs here, in this office. I accept it."

You are so right -- It's truly very sad to see the mockery our town has become during the past 4 years. I believe the reason is due to a lack of competent and effective leadership from the man who sits in the middle chair.

Randi,
I have not once stated"who to vote for" and I did not say whether or not I was supporting Mayer,Cortez,Thomson,Gordon,Stifulssen,or Mazzola. Do not put words in my mouth or attempt to know what I stand for. I simply stated that I give them credit for standing up against a flyer that they did not agree with......Does not mean I do or do not support them.

MONICA WALSH RUINED THE TOWN!!!

@Randi...Cathy Kelly said in her earlier post that she "gave credit" to Mayer and Cortez for their stand on an issue. However, she is not saying whether or not she is supporting them. Quite frankly, her comments appear "Barellavent"!!! Divide, Conquer, Deceive and Win!!!

Randi,your comments are so ridiculous that I would normally choose to ignore them but considering how many people are reading these posts,I am compelled to respond. I simply gave credit where credit was due.Nothing more,nothing less. I am hoping that the people reading this will see how you distorted my comments for you to get YOUR opinion across...There is an easier way...you can just say..this is my opinion etc......you are not fooling anyone and quite frankly it is trivial...

I must apologize Randi, I directed that at you and just now realized that it wasn't you but someone else who responded to you. I was wrong to direct it to you and again I apologize.....

I suspect the reason Barrella hasn't answered any questions on this thread is his Atlantic Ave. braintrusts have him strapped in a straight jacket over at Flip Flop Reality. Just a hunch ! Just sayin.

I don't know why she "gave credit" Because they flip flopped. They said they were not with Reid on the issue and then they said they were. It is amazing how so many put a spin on issues.

Kristin,you are usually so outspoken yet when I ask if you would support a candidate outside of your club,if it was the right person for the job,you have yet to answer. Simply put again,If your club supports someone but there is someone better qualified,would you vote candidate or party. Again,Kristin,simple yes or no question....

@Charles Clark..How can you blame Dan Hennessey. He hasn't been in office for 12 years and in your words "the mayor only breaks ties". Please explain your spin on this one.

To "the voice of reason:" I have had to delete two of your comments because they contain unsubstantiated accusations, not to mention intimate knowledge of the contents of an alleged legal matter between two private parties that I doubt has been open to public perusal. As I said last week regarding someone else's comments, and the standard has to be maintained for everyone, please refrain from making these types of comments. Thank you.

Fair enough, but shouldn't the people know about these activities?

And I will be happy to provide concrete evidence

Dear Voice: Please email me at denise.distephan@patch.com and I'll be happy to discuss it with you.

Ok, I will contact you in the next day or so

Cathy, you keep saying that you give credit where credit is due and that you state the facts. Let me ask you a question...are you simply stating your so called facts or those of Mayor Barella?

Joan,your ridiculous question does not even warrant my time but I will challenge you to tell me what facts are"so called" and not true facts?? Unlike you,when I make a statement,I can actually back it up,can you?

Your opinion,
If I start to video tape the council meeting's and add in a PIP (Picture in Picture) live Blog from the Patch, do you think a cable channel will pick it up for a reality show.

Bottom Line is that Mr. Lurie would be the only viable candidate to fix The Beach!! people like Corbally, Barilla and especially Monica Walsh, have done nothing but bring political gridlock and destruction to the democratic process!! Cathy your points are irrelevant, baseless, and extremely one sided!!! You must have the blinders on if you think your people are doing a good job! When you have a puppet, like Monica Walsh, who Gelson is telling her what to do behind the scenes. The only two people in The Beach tha stand to gain, are Gelson and Monica!!!!

You are way too in favor of Mayer and Cortez.. These are people that just dont care!!!

I'd like to continue this conversation, but i have to get up early tomorow. I will be back on Wednesday around 9pm..Goodnight!

Kristin,It was a yes or no question,quite simple(even for you) AND NO,you did not answer,you typed your spin as always.......your opinion means about as much to me as your brothers' does,don't flatter yourself!!!!!!!

Cathy Kelly.... I'll be a little more specific for you !! Someone forwarded me an email you wrote on your email chain that degrades mayoral candidate Reid and you call him a liar with absolutely no basis. I remember last year Barrella and Corbally were running on the slogan keep the Beach the Beach. They were also spreading nasty lies about Mr. reid and Miss Arribito wanting to consolidate the schools. I am a parent of a child in the school system and was appalled at the flyer that Mr. corbally was handing out to parents as they picked up the kids from school with a panther on it and Barrela had his cronies within the school system who work there spreading the same lies. Meanwhile I personally spoke to Mr. reid and miss Arribito and they never had any intention of consolidation of the schools. Actually i was informed that decision would have to be made by the PPB BOE. I heard later that Mr. corbally bragged about spreading this rumor to get the mothers and fathers upset and get their vote. I have done my homework on this election and will not fall for any more threats from that side and now I hear Mr. Corbally is supporting Barrella and his running mates. So that makes up my mind right there. I ask you though, since you only deal with facts, who do you get your information from and do you find the lies in last years election unexcuseable and downright evil. These people played with the minds of parents that their children would be hurt. I'll wait to hear back..

Fed up,If you actually read the email,it would have been self explanatory but seeing how you need to hear it again,I will explain. Mr.Reid sent an email stating that I attended meetings to discuss a paid parking plan. I HAVE NEVER ATTENDED ANY MEETINGS. Someone who blatantly lies about me,in my book is a liar. That is my basis...He tried to continue his conspiracy paid parking with a flyer that his own running mates stated were his views only....As for Corbally,Barella and Arabito sending out flyers about consolidation,that has nothing to do with me. I am not or never have been running any campaigns for any candidates so your comments do not make sense. I have 2 children attending the schools also and I don't believe everything that I hear but I guess thats just me.

Randi,
You sound so intelligent

Hey Leo, Let's cool it with statements containing allegations of past or present criminal activity, as I have already said to other commenters. I had to delete one of your comments. In general, folks, let's please bring the name-calling and insults down to a low roar. Thanks.

Kristin,spin.#1..I did not ask you about your voting record. I asked you if you would open your mind if a candidate was better qualified but not endorsed by your club? YES or NO...See how simple it is...

Cathy Kelly... you didn't answer my question. Don't dance around it. What do you think of Mr. Corbally and Mr.Barrella's tactic and lies to make the Antrim parents feel like Mr. reid and Mrs arribito would be in favor of consolidation of our school system ? Please answer that question and don't tell me you don't believe everything you hear. I'll await your response.

Fed up, I never saw the flyer so I really can't comment on it. I would love to see it if you have a copy of it.

Ok fair enough you never saw the flyer but please answer the question. What about Mr. Barrela's lawn sign last year that said keep the beach the beach and the numerous letters to the editor that stated from Mr Barrella supportes and Mr. corbally supporters that Mr. Reid and Miss Arribito would consolidate the schools. Could you please answer my question about the tactics they used to scare us parents into voting for them. Do you think these tactics were ethical and morally wrong ? Just answer the question yes or no

Again,I will say I did not see the flyer and I cannot answer based on what you are saying happened. Show me the letters to the editor and let me read for myself and I can answer your question. How come you never called them out on it? I get my information by going straight to the source with my questions. ....You said that you went straight to Reid and Arrabito,did you do the same with Barella and Corbally?

MONICA WALSH IS A PUPPETT TO GELSON!!!

And Corbally, Barilla and Walsh are owned by both Jenkinsons and Martells !!!! C'mon people, put two and two together!

Ms. Kelly, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. I see that Fed Up Rez has asked you twice about the flyer that was handed out at the Antrim school which put forth the notion that Reid and Arrabito, if elected, would try to consolidate the schools. I see, too, that TWICE you have posted that you did not see that flyer. On September 17, 2010, you attached that very same flyer to an e-mail and distributed that e-mail to your chain, which included not only members of the Council but also some members or former members of the BOE, including Ms. Thomson. Your e-mail states: "Please read the attached flyer...it was being handed out today by the Democrats running for office." You also wrote in that same e-mail "Great flyer, guys."

Sand,
Can you forward that to me. It was a year ago and I do not remember. I am sure that if I saw that flyer,I would have sent the candidates questions about it and found out what was true and what was not. I don't remember what every flyer said so I am assuming that you have it. Can you send it to ck618@comcast.net. I will gladly try to dig up anything and everything that I have on it. Sand,you constantly try to discredit me but you NEVER have anything to back it up. Please send me my email and I will post or resend EVERY email that I have pertaining to it. It probably will not be enough for you but I have nothing to hide and would love to relive last years election,If thats what you would like.

I also received that email from Ms. Kelly on September 17th at 4:43 pm. What is even more alarming is that our schools and children are being used in this campaign. Those who work in the high school and grammer school politicking should be ashamed of themselves. The board of education should look into this and report this practice to the state. This isn't the first time this has occurred.

Thank you sand and beachmom for clarification of my question. I know what I saw and its funny that Mrs Kelly made an attempt to forget about because she does not want to answer my question. I also see that Charles Clark made an attempt to blame Mr Dixon. I will ask both of them this time, was it right for Mr Barrella and Mr Corbally to lie to us parents about Mr Reid and miss arribito ?

Ms. Kelly, why would any parent feel that they could report this problem to the school or even need to do so when your e-mail stated that the flyer was distributed at the school and that e-mail was sent to the school superintendent, the school business administrator and the Antrim school principal? And, no, you did not send copies of that e-mail to either Mr. Reid's e-mail address or Ms. Arrabito's. Mayor Barrella seems to keep all of his old e-mails. Why don't you ask him to send it to you, as he was also included on that e-mail chain? Or maybe check with Councilman Corbally, Councilwoman Tooker, Mrs. Diaz or Mrs. Rudd, as all of them are also on that e-mail chain from September 17, 2010.

@sand, I have to agree, anyone in their right mind would not report any problems to their school. Most know what will follow, complaints will either get ignored, denied or retaliation.

Oh now I see, sitting around complaining anonymously is a better solution than actually trying to do something to fix the problem,,what was I thinking!!!

Kristin,your silence speaks volumes. Joan still waiting for you to tell me what facts I have stated that are not true. You underestimate people and assume that if you don't answer,people will forget. You have called me out,I have answered and now I patiently await your answers.....

Sand and beachmom, I will even go a step further for you. Since you do not want to show me the flyer,maybe you can just state on here,what was stated in the flyer that was not true,and I will do my best to answer the question....

Cathy Kelly... Are you for real ? You should quit while your behind because you have been called out and your only answer was a complete lie. You said you didn't see the flyer and in fact you sent it out as an email. You never answered my question so please stop wasting your time and everyone elses.

cathy kelly seems to be a one sided argument. In fact she seems to be hiding the truth that she is just a plant by barilla.. her posts are illogical and only go to show, that she is on the take for mr. barilla, so she can get her cut!!

Sometimes you guys make it too easy!!!

Its easy when we know the truth!!

And the truth is you are Barillas' puppett!!!!!!!!!!how much is your salary with him?

Leo, are you saying that the quality of life has not been affected?I am assuming that you have seen the report from the Police Dept. So the fact that it has been the worst year in the last 17 years, Are you saying it is all a conspiracy????

Cathy Kellys only concern is being on Barillas Payroll !!!!

Leo and Voice of Reason: stop the accusations now or your accounts will be terminated.

Leo, I already told you: if you wish to discuss this, email me at denise.distephan@patch.com. I am not going to get into a back and forth on this here. Thank you.

Wow. there is NO DOUBT that there is a STORY here.

I hope someone gets it together and either substantiates the accusations
or deletes comments.

Cathy, they were probably riding their broomsticks!

Censorship I see........American free Speech at its best!!!!

let's face it Cathy Kelly. The minute you said on here that you never saw the flyer and you did send it out through your email your credibility was shot. Now I would like to see denise call monmouth beach and get to the bottom of this fiasco people are blogging about concerning one of our councilman.

I do believe if everyone had to use their real name, it would cut down on the utter insanity on here. I do admit it is amusing but, come one, you are all making the Boro look sane.

Wow. I didn't even know this stuff existed until someone called me today and said that Monica Walsh was my puppet! I just spent an hour reading this garbage. You all must be bored since Joe Bilotti and I sat this election out My observations --- most of you really need lives (including my best buddy Mike Corbally who everyone should know is a known animal lover and abhors their captivity) Those of you who don't use your names are cowards - or should I be pc and say "lack courage". Nah -- you are cowards. Monica was my "puppet"? She must be cracking up hearing that. We haven't been on each other's Christmas card list for many years - we never saw eye to eye on anything politically. Leave it at that. If she wants to support her old friend Mayor Barrella who cares - it's her right and I respect that. As someone who was Republican Municipal Chairman, President of the "first" Independent Republican Club, and Democratic Municipal Chairman - and ran 9 campaigns for R's and D's ( 4 wins 4 losses and 1 split for those keeping score) I will be the first to bear witness that in PPB the idea of party affiliation or loyalty (except for those who need the affiliation for oh say -- jobs?) is simply - stupid? You vote for the person in a local election. One thing I learned from my old buddy John Walsh - this is is an insiders game - 90% of the voters don't even know who is running. And "Voice" George Loder is right - if I do find you, I will get you!

Ah yes the blog would not have been complete without a long winded retort from John Gelson. Do you even live in Point Beach anymore ? Don't flatter yourself because you couldn't hold a candle to Joe B. Remember, your the guy who ran Mike D's campaign against Vinny and lost when Vinny had a one in a million chance to win and you blew it. At least you admit being friends with Mike C., many wouldn't."Voice" don't be afraid of his threats because he is not all he thinks he is. Ding Ding, the bell has rung,many skeletons are still waiting to come out of the closet and those you are amung.

PPB needs an objective 3rd Party Investigator, whose recommendations have some teeth, or at least transparent follow up & reporting to the Public and a non local Legal
Ramification.

JFG, Why are you denying the facts????

Ms. Kelly, I believe that when our elected officials see that false information is being spread about what the law allows the Governing Body and the Board of Education to do, they have a duty, as our elected officials to speak up and advise the public of the correct information. I think you had mentioned in one of your earlier posts that people have the right to speak up and refute something on your e-mail chain. Don't our elected officials (and BOE members are elected officials) have a responsibility to the public to let them know what is completely false in terms of the powers of the Council and BOE? As for the flyer which you've managed to finally find, the public is already fully aware that Barrella essentially ran last year's campaign with Corbally. Right before Election Day, there was at least one ad in the newspaper calling for the election of the "ABC" ticket....Tooker, Corbally and Barrella. Really, was anyone surprised that Corbally "jumped ship" from the Democratic Club in August in order to support Barrella? That deal was made last year.

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Spooner, no about ABC, no about OS, only one sign that I know of, but people will make up what they want, so have at it.

Councilman Corbally, what part of my comment is untrue? Spooner has already specified the ad I was referring to. Ms. Diaz also posted it on a Facebook Page (Point Pleasant Beach politics?) last year. Are you denying that you were aware that there were members of the public who were promoting an "ABC" ticket last year? Did you do anything to discourage that promotion and try to persuade people to instead vote for your running mates, Dixon and Morongiello?And since you decided to respond to my post to Ms. Kelly, and since you are an elected official, how do you feel about receiving e-mails that clearly spread falsehoods about what the law allows and what the proper powers are of the Governing Body and BOE in PPB? Do you feel that such elected officials have a duty to clarify the law or is it okay for them to just keep their mouths shut and allow the public to be mislead? I don't sleep very well at night. I'm too worried that the bullying that is going on in our town, especially the bullying tactics employed by some of our elected officials who don't seem to remember that they owe a level of courtesy to all voters and taxpayers in PPB, not just the ones that agree with them or suck up to them for political favors.

@Mr Corally...so your saying that Mr Gagnon did this on his on with your permission. . .I think you used the expression: "make up what they want" Must have been a strong supporter. . . to lay out all that money for a full page ad. . .and the Ocean Star didn't contact you . . .before they went ahead with the ad. . .you say?

This Mr Gagnon seems to have had an issue with the Storino brothers about five years ago ...
http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2006/a4626-04-opn.html

... and sued the Point Beach Mayor, Town Council, and Board of Adjustment. . .which he then appealed. . . after Court ruled in favor of Defendants. . .and then the Appellate Court reaffirmed the lower Courts decision. . .

More recently: he complained about hotel businesses: "Max Gagnon, Point Pleasant Beach: spoke about collection of illegal dumpster garbage at hotels – accused one hotel owner of doing work without permit – said Council is not collecting what’s coming to us and expecting tax payers to make up the difference."...May 4, 2010.

So it appears that Mr Gagnon choose to support you, Mr Barella, and Ms Tooker, , , and not your Democratic running mates, because in his view. . . you and they were not siding with, or supporting the beach businesses. . .specifically Jenkinsons and the hotels. . .

Let's someone have it ? Jfg sounded like my 3rd grader.

mr. corbally, have you applied for a special events permint, for the shindig being held at the mayors house this sunday????Can you produce your paper work??? Dont think so..ONCE AGAIN WE ARE CALLING FOR YOUR RESIGNATION!!!!!!!

still waiting for proof, mr. corbally.......ONCE AGIN, WE ARE ASKING FOR YOU RESIGNATION!!!!

In the Asbury Park Press today there is an article discussing Lurie's withdrawal from the Mayor's race. In PPB we knew he quit on October 27th. Lurie let the Ocean County Democrats know on Thursday November 3rd. Mr. Lurie has disenfranchised the voters who may have cast a vote for him via mail. Their votes are sadly wasted.
In today's mail we received a mailer from Tim Lurie endorsing Steve Reid. IS THIS GUY KIDDING? If you take a look at the flyer you will see on the front page that it was paid for by the Reid campaign. It appears in the smallest print possible. These flyers cost about $1200 to mail out and they take time to prepare. This is another proof source that Mr. Lurie has taken the voters of PPB for a ride. Lurie had no intention of finishing the race. Why are the Republicans and Democrats aligned? Just "connect the dots". Why would anyone in PPB support what Tim Lurie supports?
Lurie has no credibility left. Please vote "All Three in Column C" Barrella >Thomson>Gordon. George Loder

I had to take a break from the Cabbage Patch. But, upon returning and sifting through the 450+ comments on the 2 most recent PPB articles, I realized that an important question has NOT been answered. So, I’ll ask it again – Point Blank.

Mr. Corbally,
Did YOU stand on Niblick Street, outside the Antrim School, at dismissal time, and distribute an offensive flier full of down-right lies – to parents who were picking up their children on September 17, 2010? That flier – depicting a raging Black Panther devouring a Garnet Gull – with red blood spurting out of the gull’s body – which was deliberately intended to mislead the Antrim School parents into believing that some sinister plan for school consolidation with Point Boro was actively in the works?

Mrs. Kelly,
Did you then distribute an electronic copy of that flyer to everyone on your email chain – whereby you added your comments: “Great flyer, guys”? Furthermore, on your e-mail chain, I noticed the names of almost ALL Board of Education members, including Mrs. Phyllis Thomson (currently a candidate for PPB Council), Mr. John Ravally the School Superintendent, and Mr. Brian Savage, the School Business Administrator.

Ask Mr.Dixon on the flyer. Were you at Frank Rizzo's house when he last called in by phone?

Kristin,can you let me what officials have been removed from my list? ?Also I know your upset the the hennessey(with a Y)name will no longer be able to control the town,GET OVER IT. YOU ARE DONE!!!!!!Residents have been educated...Your lies,spins,and control is in the past...Hope you can find something to do with your time but it will not be controlling PPB anymore....And just for laughs you still have not answered my question,would you vote for a better qualified candidate not endorced by your club....still waiting for the answer to a question your repeatedly try to dodge....

oh typo,sorry Hennessy.........I know how politically correct you always are...

Also Kristin,if you wanted to be put on the email chain,all you have to do is ask,it saddens me that you feel left out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristin,would you like to tell everyone what misinformation is being sent out....Again,you are making accusations(how surprising) you are a self proclaimed upstanding resident and voice of the people,can you specifically state what was misinformation...or is this just another empty comment....

So , let`s see if I have this right...Lurie realizes on Oct. 26 that he`s too busy engineering to continue his run for mayor, but, not too busy to be a councilman. However, if you are not reader of the Patch,you don`t find out about it until Nov. 5 when you see it in the APP or get the flyer in the mail...10 days later!!!! What a joke and what a cruel trick to play on those who have voted for Lurie during that 10 day window via absentee. I was actually going to vote Reid, Mayer, Gordon. Now, Barella, Mayer, Gordon. This has all been orchestrated by the boardwalk and if Reid wins,wait til we see the prize awaiting Lurie`s engineering firm.

Hi peter, why would Lurie dropping out change your vote from Reid to Barrella. That makes no sense. Don't blame it on poor Mr. Reid. Why were you voting Reid, mayer, Gordon. Why not Cortes. Andy is a great guy and has point beach roots. Gordon has a short temper.

Kristin, again I will try to be as simple as I can...I have a copy ofthe flier and I know that you do to. You state it was a nasty flyer full of lies... Quite simply,can you tell me what was nasty and what lies were stated? There were none!!!!!Answer the question ans stop playing Holier than thou...I have no problem with the flyer. The natural progression(again Sue Rogers,closed door meetings) after the courts,Building Dept,etc would have been the Police Dept and the schools so I am going to ask you POINT BLANK...what are the lies in the flier????Your a teacher,I'm pretty sure even you can answer....Everyone questions what happened to benefit our town but God knows what could have happened if your brother and Rogers got away with what they wanted to do. So the question should be,what was prevented in the last couple of years...unfortunately for you,there were people paying attention..Again,just state the lies in the flier,

Cathy, what a coincidence. Someone else thinks the same way I do. Ha, ha! Go figure!!!

Kristin,would you vote for a candidate better qualified but not endorsed by your club? Just keeping track of how many times you are asked this question(I believe it's been about 7-10 by now)and how many times you refuse answer....and you claim to be an upstanding resident.....just saying...

Kristen, Mr. Dixon was on the top of Democratic ticket in 2010 and I believe the Democratic campaign mamager this year. Were YOU at Councilman Rizzo's house when he called into the last meeting he attended?

This has been planned by the Lurie, Reid, boardwalk triumverate for months. I`ve come to not not trust Mr. Reid. As far as Mr. Gordon`s temper,that`s a story fabricated by Bilotti because Gordon stood up to the bullies at a Republican Club meeting. Bret Gordon is nothing but a gentleman and his resume is really impressive.As far as Point Beach roots go, those presently on council with Point Beach roots have been a disaster, including Mr. Riorden as borough attorney.

Mrs. Kelly,
I have to question your latest blog about me. Can you produce one single fact or statement where I said I wanted to consolidate our schools ? Please produce the facts if you have them. What closed door meetings ? Yes we tried to share services with Point boro with the building dept. and it would have saves the Point Pleasant Beach taxpayers roughly 250,000 thosand dollars. If that shared services agreement was completed then we would have had 0 days of furloughs for any employees in 2011. Mayor Barrella was the driving force against that agreement. As for closed door meetings, I guess you did not attend the council meeting when councilman Dyer presented a power point presentation about the shared services plan pertaining to this agreement. Your assumption about the schools and police dept go without merit. As my sister stated, a merger of the schools would have to be done solely by both towns board of education's. The town council has nothing to do with the schools decision to merge. As for the PD merging with Point Boro, something that substancial would have to go to a referendum of the people from both towns in my humble opinion. So again I ask you, please produce to everyone that is reading these blogs any written facts that there was a plan to merge with Point Boro school system on my part. Thanks.

I can't believe I am actually about to agree with John Gelson but yes I agree. People should have to put their real names up to post something on this blog. It would definitely be interesting to know who is posting about who and why.

Peter Pan, there was a letter to the editor from Lurie and an article in last week's Ocean Star. And, in case you didn't notice, there was a nasty flyer that came out from the Barrella camp attacking Lurie last Thursday. Lurie told people that he couldn't attend the Mayor's forum due to work and got attacked by Councilwoman Tooker, who seemed to feel that everyone who had been invited should've been able to re-arrange their schedules to attend. Easy for her to say considering she works at the school and probably gets out of work by 2:40 pm every day. Really, it's amazing that more people who run for office don't drop out of the race based on the types of nonsense that goes on here. I'm sure even Barrella would tell you that being Mayor is more work than being a Councilman, not that he would personally know since he was never a Councilman.

Mr. Loder, really, how much time does it take to prepare a flyer and get it into the mailboxes? I received that Ciesla mailer on Thursday, and got Barrella's response to it today, 2 days later. So, if Barrella can get something in our mailboxes in 2 days, what's so odd about that Lurie mailer that arrived today? The guy quit the race 9 days ago. I find it funny that the Independents have Democrats and Republicans (after all, Tooker is still a Republican Councilwoman and Corbally is a Democratic Councilman) working with them, and that's okay, but for some reason a Democratic Mayoral candidate quits the race and supports a Republican candidate, and that's a problem? The Independents have been telling people for months that it's time to put party politics aside. Does that only apply to them?

Mrs. Kelly,

I'm not connecting your points. Was I in favor of a police director. Yes. Was I in favor of a building dept shared services agreement. Yes. How do you come out of that with a school merger ? Or a PD merger ? By hiring a police director does not mean we wanted to merge our PD. And you can send any email you have to whoever you want, I know what I said. I am in laughter that you would still bring up a cut and pasted email as proof, we all know who doctored that email. If I were you I wouldn't go public with that as proof.

Kristin,what was stated in the flyer that was a lie???....simple question,all you have to do is repeat the words in the flyer and dispute them,,,we(believe it or not)do not want your opinion,as a matter of fact could care less about Your opinion....state what was said in the flyer that and than state why it is not true.....

correction,just state what was not true...hopefully Nov.8 will be the end to the Hennessy(with a Y) control for good.....................

Leo, I'd hate to tell you but you don't even have to include the early bar closings to that scenerio. Take a ride down to seaside tomorrow and look at what their town looks like with all the signs all over the place. Can you imagine what two or three signs per block on each side of the street is going to look like in the entire town ? How about the cost of the signs and the extra cost of enforcing this plan. Our police chief already said he doesn't have a clue how this can be enforced. Where will the tourists park ? Let's face it, if this referendum question passes and Barrella gets re-elected with one other person who agrees, the town will turn into a disaster this summer. It won't take 2 years.

Cathy,

Don't put words in my mouth. I didn't accuse you of that. I said I know who did it and what email address it originated from. Yes it was cut and pasted and certain names were whited out. Different emails between Mr. Bolotti(a taxpayer) and myself were distorted into something that wasn't true. If you would like to sit down and discuss these emails I'd be more than happy to. But please admit that you forwarded these emails from your email address without checking into their authenticity first. Remember, your always the one saying you go straight to the source to find out the facts and you don't judge.

Spooner,you once again seem to be making things up. I am not spreading Anything about school consolidation. I simply stated what was in the Dems flyer last year..

Those damn "D"s, or is it those damn "R"s ??? Where is an official score keeper when you need one???

The "I"s Have It !!!!!!

Yes fiduciary responsibility, MONEY PASSES THROUGH YOUR HANDS!!!! Thats fiduciary!!

leo and voice must be friends. Take off you Rose color glasses because you really need to get your stories straight. They are not even close on what really happened or what is going on. You should watch all the accusations that you insinuating. You are the ones who can get hit with the law suits. Be careful boys, you know what can happen when you spread lies. They could backfire and be directed to you.

Interesting dialogue here. I'd like some of these accusations looked into as a taxpayer. If they are true then the elected officials should step down. I have to ask a question about the beautification committee though. Is it true that the meetings are held at a private residence and alcoholic beverages are served while the committee discusses ideas. Alot of problems could come from this practice. Is the mayor aware of this ?

What a load of crap I am reading! How many IDIOTS can you fit into a 1 square mile TOWN of PPB? Ask me! OVERWHELMING numbers! WOW!

Excuse me, Voice....I just called CVS and your medication is ready .

Sorry, Voice. You`re no match for me. I refuse to match wits with an unarmed man. By the way, that would be two, not to. Good night.

Voice, Who are you? Why should anyone show you concrete evidence.... Showing you, that you are wrong? Come forward and bring it to the town council other wise stop making false accusations because it could be dangerous when they prove you wrong who ever you are? You continue to complain about issues, including attacking our boys football team. Stop hiding behind your alias name......that usually have so much to say. I would have to consider you a coward if you can't come forward with all your accusations, complaints and opinions.

Voice, You call what you have facts? You are the one who does not know what they are talking about. I am not at Liberty to say in reference to what happened in Wall Twp. that involved Several Teachers Aides other than Wall Twp. loss, unless of course you want to be an added person to that suit, being you think you know so much. There is a time in your life that you are not going to just go along with something that is Wrong in your opinion. There is not enough money or a job in the world that can be thrown at me to keep my mouth shut when something is so wrong in my opinion. All I am going to say there is many out there who is willing to look the other way to keep their jobs. Just look at all the Penn State leaders that so many looked up to and what they have been getting away with. Well I am not one of them. I would have called the police. Sorry, but to many abuse their power in different ways and they get away with it, but eventually it catches up to them as In Penn State. It will come out, to bad no one was willing to protect those young boys. Voice, Do you even live in Point Beach? As a taxpayer and resident of this town, I have every right to question what you have posted because I have not seen any facts only accusations that you don't seem to know what you are talking about. I was at the town council meeting and if you where there, you would know why the town gave a $5,000 check to the Chamber. The town did not want to do the Holiday event any longer.

error< Wrong in my opinion!!

Voice, The problem in the world today is many lack ethics and morals. To many look the other way, especially those in power. Some are willing to lower their standards in exchange for a job, money , special treatment, they do not care how many they are willing to take down with them in the process as long as they and their families are taken care of. It is the "Double Standard" and as long as it does not affect me and my family, who cares attitude. They are just worrying about themselves. Everyone will claim, it is happening everywhere, and that might be. But it does not make it RIGHT! I am not willing to lower my standards, for any one.

Voice, Lastly, You are the one who should not comment unless you know what you are talking about. There is no big secret that I was a teachers aide. There is no big secret that I had issues.... I would not allow certain individuals to control me. To keep quiet when something is so wrong in my opinion..... Perfect of example of what happens.... Again, look at Penn State. I am not willing to look the other way and I had no problem telling them, unlike you Sir or Madam hiding behind your name pretending you are afraid. I have plenty of letters to back it all up and I had no problem putting an article in the paper too, if you would like copies just let me know where to send them to you. I worked their for quite a few years, they admitted their guilt and had nothing against any of us. My file was clean.... But, to bad I can't say the same for them. You should really be careful of all the accusations because you will slip up one of these days and it might just cost you. There is a big difference of seeing something with your own eyes or hearing something with your own ears or even an opinion.

Ms. Motto, you're comparing a teachers aide in Wall, losing their job, to what happened at Penn State?? No wonder our town is such a mess!!!

@Charles, astute observations!!! I never tried to hide my roots. If you look at my previous posts, I said that I hailed from North Jersey and moved to PPB year round in 1978. There's no pulling the wool over your eyes, you are just too clever!!! Go figure!!! By the way, where are you from? Were you born and raised in PPB? Just asking...

@Cathy... I know, it is a scary thought,isn't it! By the way can you please add me to your elite e-mail list. You know my first and last name. I'm sure you know the proper format to e-mail me at work... you know where I work! Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you soon! Joan

Voice - I think it is now time for you to go bck to the place with the padded walls and "special" jacket they like you to wear. I hear they are serving Jello tonight! If you hurry...you can get to the front of the line!

@Cathy...First, let me start off by saying that you are way too defensive!!! Not every post is meant to be derogatory. I was simply asking to be a part of your e-mail chain. Some one on a previous post referred to the e-mail chain as being "elite". It's that simple! I thought that since there are a few hundred people on your e-mail chain I might gain a better perspective as to what is happening in our town. After all, you invited Kristen Hennessey (with a "Y") to join the e-mail chain, so I thought that anyone could ask to be on it. How wrong was I? Considering your attitude, I decided that I don't want to be a part of your group. You are definitely lacking social skills!!!

Joan,I do not have the time or energy to go back and forth with you. If anyone wants to go back to all of your comments,they will see where you are coming from. It is not a secret.....Stop twisting and spinning.........If I lack social skills than I guess thats something I will have to work on. You see,I have no problem with that........I told you,if you would like to be added,I will add you,all you have to do is send me an email...It is that simple but it seems that you are counterproductive and just like to stir the pot.....

the voice of the brainless , nobody pulls my strings. I don't know a Barilla. You know who, should resign NOW. Tim Lurie, he has no time, between hanging up at the bars at the Boardwalk and his engineering business and Jeff Dyer does business with the boardwalk, no big secret. He got that gig after he became councilmen. HMMMMMMM....... He is useless to the Point Pleasant Beach residents. He had how many businesses that went bust? True and Facts! They both need to resign. How many times were you reported? The writer of Patch had to warn you how many times? That is FACT!

Joan,I left my email address on your board so you can email me and I will gladly add you to the list.... The funny thing is I have NEVER attacked you or the Boardwalk yet you seem to have been on the attack since day one. By the way,I kept all the posts.I know that I stand up for what I believe in but you have been just down right and nasty....I can't tell you how many emails I received stating that they never saw you that way and believe that it was just politics,,,.so,I would be more than happy to sit down with you and try to bring this town together and put our differences aside for the betterment of the town. I have no problem admitting faults, Can you???

I am back, boy did I miss a lot when I was on vacation..... Voice of Reason, I would have to say with all the post that you submit, you definitely have some problems and a few screws loose. You don't expect to get back lash from the community when you are picking on the boys football team. Maybe you are the one who should be packing your bags, AND MOVE OUT OF TOWN. I would have to agree with cindy on this one, after what Tim Lurie did, he should RESIGN. JEFF DYER AND SEAN HENNESSY should have resigned a few years ago too!

Ms.Di Stephan...you wrote: "Any comments purporting to guess the true identity of someone using an alias, or accusing someone of using a particular alias, will be deleted."

...I hope this applies to the politicians and their supporters here. . . who use veiled threats and intimation. . .when they get perturbed by somebody's retort to their post?

Your post is going beyond the scope of my original statement, "Spooner." Again, any comments that contain accusations that a particular person is using a particular alias will be deleted.

Voice, To bad, someone let you out of your cage! You are one twisted dude!

leo, If you think Mike Corbally needs to be investigated, then the entire town needs to be investigated. Let's start with former councilmen Rizzo and Cervino and current councilmen Hennessy, Dyer and Lurie and then she can investigate Mike Corbally. Then we can investigate all the former Mayors and then we can Investigate Barrella. How does that sound, being you keep on wanting Mike Corbally investigated for something that has nothing to our town. Then do not stop there, investigate the Boardwalk while you are at it. You are just a ridiculous person along with voice. Two peas in a pod.

Joan, Well said,I agree totally....Have a nice night!!!

leo, you should go to town council meetings or get all the minutes from prior meetings. Find your own answers instead of asking everyone else for them. Maybe you can ride your bike their. Just like you did through out the summer through the town, claiming there was not QOL issues.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I would like all of those who continue to make negative remarks on this website to consider how lucky we are to live in this town and enjoy the many benefits associated with this privilege.

Many hurtful comments have been registered on this site in the last three weeks. Some of those have been directed toward me: the most horrific being that I'm John Gelson's puppet (which even he declaims as laughable since we agree on nothing) to the assertion that Dan DiCorcia and I aren't best friends (he'll be at my house on Thanksgiving and I assure you that "voice" won't be there).

To doubt the professionalism of Denise Di Stephan, the editor of this site who is well known as a renowned journalist with the Asbury Park Press for many years, is despicable. And to call for the resignation of Dave Cavagnaro from his non-paying job on the Beautification Committee is beyond belief.

The election is over and three good men were elected to office. Instead of throwing barbs and innuendoes, let's be pleased that we have dedicated persons about to assume office January 1 and, aside from some naysayers who appear regularly on this site, many great people live in this town. Happy Thanksgiving! Monica Walsh

Censorship on this page , i see!!!

I will say again,hiding behind an alias makes you a full fledged coward....end of story!!!!!

And Jimmy is my real name, Im just giving you my last name!!!!