When you talk about local politics you have to realize that interest is limited to those who live in that particular area and those that are interested in politics period. We know that is not exactly a majority of the people as turnouts in most recent elections have been small as more and more voters are tuned out and turned off.
With that said the already interesting race for mayor in Toms River took another turn Monday when Council President Greg McGuckin dropped out just a couple of weeks after it was learned that unpaid income tax liabilities had resulted in IRS tax liens being placed against him. McGuckin quickly found out that this was going to be a major campaign issue and everything else he had to say about Ocean County’s largest town would fall on deaf ears. What’s even more interesting about his 11th hour withdrawal is the Republican earmarked to replace him in the three-man race for the mayor’s office, former Ocean County Prosecutor Thomas Kelaher. That development is expected to become official today, which is the deadline for such a change to be made. Kelaher was the county prosecutor for 5 ½ years and drew high praise from law enforcement officials for his work in that post. He would challenge Democrat Richard Strada and Independent Carmine Inteso in the November election.
Beachwood/Pine Beach PBA Local #253 will be holding a fundraiser for their Student Scholarship Fund on Friday, September 28th and if you like
beer, wine and food than this one is for you. The Beers From Around the World and Wine Tasting event will take place at the Pine Beach Fire House from 6:30-9:30. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds will go towards the scholarship fund to help local students. For tickets or more information on this worthwhile fundraiser contact Beachwood Patrolman Glen DeMarco at (732) 286-6000 x191.
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