Trade Commission Will Expand Economics, Policies Between NJ And Ireland

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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, and Ireland Senator Mark Daly, signed A-4055, which establishes the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission. The New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission will advance the mutual interests of New Jersey and Ireland, including bilateral trade and investment opportunities, joint policy action, business and academic exchanges, economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructures of the two regions.

“As a Murphy, it is an honor to bring New Jersey and my native Ireland together for a strategic partnership that will benefit our two regions for generations to come,” said Governor Murphy. “Tammy and I have had the pleasure of leading an economic mission to Ireland to meet with leaders across the country in different sectors and industries, and to truly understand what the country has to offer. I am pleased to put pen to paper to mark the start of an official partnership between our two regions and look forward to witnessing what we can accomplish together.”

The Commission, which will be an independent body “in, but not of,” the Department of State, will consist of 23 members - including 11 public members appointed by the Governor, four members of the Legislature appointed by the Senate President, two members of the Legislature appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, four members of the Legislature appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, and two members of the Legislature appointed by the Assembly Minority Leader.

The Commission will be tasked with reporting recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its initial organizational meeting, and by February 1st of each succeeding year.

“We are thrilled to establish this commission to advance bilateral trade and investment between New Jersey and Ireland, promote exchanges, and foster mutual economic support,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way.

“This initiative will strengthen our ties and create new opportunities for both regions.”

“Last year, I visited Ireland with a legislative delegation and witnessed firsthand the opportunities that exist for collaboration between our states. I am confident that the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission will not only promote the development of trade, culture, and capital investment, but it will create an entirely new level of engagement between our largest, most prominent industries,” said Senator Anthony M. Bucco. “As we develop and grow this partnership, sectors like technology, financial services, and agriculture will benefit immensely by becoming even more intertwined. I look forward to seeing the great things that New Jersey and Ireland will accomplish when we work together.”

“This commission grows our State’s economy by forming a stronger partnership with Ireland for businesses and academic institutions,” said Assemblywoman Carol Murphy. “With our proximity to Ireland, this gives us the unique occasion to expand opportunities for our business owners, students, and all New Jerseyans.”

“We welcome the creation of the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission to facilitate increased trade and investment between our two states,” said Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “The Choose New Jersey

Ireland Center will greatly benefit by having a state partner to collaborate with in growing trade ties between two innovation-based economies.”

“Our thriving academic and business ecosystems are a credit to the generations of Irish that came here before and built strong communities,” said Steve Lenox, Director of the New Jersey Ireland Center. “Whether it’s the technology, life sciences, clean energy, or any of the other thriving business sectors that spur our state’s economy, this commission will play a key role in letting Irish companies and entrepreneurs know that they have a welcoming home in New Jersey.”

“I was pleased to learn that Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill establishing the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission. This bill indicates a strong desire to deepen two-way trade, investment and education links between Ireland and the State of New Jersey,” said Ireland’s Minister of State for the Diaspora Seán Fleming. “New Jersey has more than 9 million inhabitants - of which approx. 1.1m claim Irish heritage - and it ranks in the top ten biggest economies of the United States. The state is an important source of investment into Ireland, and a growing number of Irish-origin companies also have operations there.” affirmative. He then nominated Councilman Borrelli to the position of council vice president. Chisholm seconded that motion.

Kuhn inquired if she could ask a question to Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin. “If Mr. Flemming is now stepping down, can he vote?”

McGuckin answered, “yes, he is still a councilmember. He hasn’t resigned.”

“I would be honored to, yes,” Borrelli said casting his vote.

Kuhn and Sargent voted against the motion while Chisholm and Flemming voted yes, confirming Borelli as the council vice president.

Flemming added, “there is a lot of talk of everybody working together here but you can see by this that this isn’t really true. It is disheartening for the town and I really feel bad for that.”

As he moved to make a motion to adjourn the meeting, Councilwoman Kuhn interjected, “I think being blindsided is more of an accurate statement, President Flemming. We were just in an executive (session, a private gathering prior to the general meeting) and this could have been brought there where we could have had an open conversation as representatives of Jackson Township.”

“Yeah, this was just thrown at us a second ago so you can’t accuse us of not working with you,” Councilman Sargent said.

Flemming continued with his motion to adjourn which was seconded and brought a unanimous “aye” to finish up the 20-minute meeting.

During the public comment period of the meeting, resident Elenor Hannum thanked the council president and his family for “the decades of dedication and service to the Jackson community. Your family represents what longtime residents knew and loved about this town.”

Since January’s reorganization meeting, there have been disagreements within the all-GOP Council with Kuhn and Sargent voting one way and Flemming, Borrelli and Chisholm voting opposite. Those matters concerned leadership of the governing body, and who was to chair different committees.

Kuhn and Sargent were running mates with Mayor Reina during the mayor/council race last year and defeated incumbent councilmembers aligned with Flemming. There were hopes expressed following the bitter campaign by both Reina and Flemming that the rift within the party could heal and cooperation would unify the governing body.

As the township’s form of government allows for residents to offer up letters of interest to serve on the council when a member resigns, Flemming’s eventual replacement may come down to a vote by the members of the council.

2023 Spray Park Dates

JACKSON –The Spray Park is open weekends only now through June 18. Open 7 days a week from June 19 until September 4. Closed for the season on September 5. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The park will be on sensor mode, you must walk in front of the red fire hydrant for it to turn on. To review spray park rules and regulations visit: jacksontwpnj.net/DocumentCenter/ View/220/Spray-Park-Rules-and-Regulations-PDF

Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption

JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay and neuter clinic. People would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.

Okra is a devilishly handsome dude looking for his furever family with his beautiful sister Olive. Okra loves all things kitten, and all things involving attention on him! He has the sweetest purr, and loves all her foster siblings, including the very patient older house hound! He is neutered, up to date on all medical and microchipped.

To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friendly adults and the offspring that have been born. The rescue works extremely hard to find the best homes for cats of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages. While these cats wait, they are cared for in safe, loving, and nurturing foster homes

To start the application process, visit Calling All Cats on Facebook and Petfinder.com.

Used Book Sale

NEW EGYPT – A used book sale will be on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Egypt Elementary School, 44 North Main Street, New Egypt.

A large variety (over 10,000) of books for all ages, plus jigsaw puzzles, CDs, and DVDs. Sale benefits the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library. Prices range from 50 cents for pocket paperbacks to $2 for hardcovers, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs. Saturday is bag sale day. They provide the bag that you can fill for $5.

Special “Kid’s Time Only” is June 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Only children’s books will be sold at this time. Teachers may purchase books for their classroom with school ID. For further information visit plumstedfriends.org.

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“The quote in the resolution is, you are not going to cite us. You are not going to do that,” Mayor Bowen noted.

“You were going to continue on with three houses left. All this for three houses,” Chief Meroney added. “You could have said, ‘Chief we have a problem with the ordinance can we discuss this tomorrow morning.’”

Cuozzo disagreed with Hammerstone saying the ordinance was outdated and emotions were running high. “The ordinance is vague. I didn’t lose my cool at all. I don’t think any emotions were high.” He also called the censure resolution “a politically motivated attempt to discredit me.”

“It was misunderstanding of what the First Amendment says and I attempted to explain. I’ll say it loud and clear, this is a political hit job,” Cuozzo added.

Resident Alfred Mancuso asked why Cuozzo,

Officers: Continued From Page 1 of the Board of Commissioners. “Today, as you graduate the Ocean County Police Academy you enter into a noble profession but one that is inherently dangerous and growing more difficult all the time.

At the ceremony, Haines was joined by several law enforcement representatives including Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane, who is also President of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association, the Rev. James Occhipinti, and Ocean County Undersheriff Brian Klimakowski. Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain, who is also President of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, gave the keynote address.

Recruits receiving awards during the ceremony were: Charles J. Hanson, Jackson, James J. Tracey Leadership Award; Royce J. Tucker, Point Pleasant Beach and Dylan M. Wisniewski, Seaside Heights, the PTC Merit Award Winners; Matthew W. Parke, Manalapan, High Academic Award; Hunter R. Simeon, Seaside Heights, High Overall Award and High Physical Fitness Award; Matthew C. Hamilton, Little Egg Harbor, High Marksmanship Award.

Attaining a perfect score in one or more of the three qualifying firearms rounds were Zachary Fritz, Michael Gajewski, Baylin Hall, Matthew Hamilton, James Komsa, Jonathan McLaughlin, Sean Phillips and Thomas Pietrulewicz.

“All of our recruits work hard to receive the badge of their respective police department,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said. “We are very proud of each of these new officers. We know they will serve the community the accused, was allowed to vote on the matter to which Cipriani explained that regulations regarding censure do allow for the subject of the resolution to vote.

Nicole Cuozzo read a statement in support of her husband. “It is unfortunate that he has been demonized so that others can feel better about themselves. I wrote all of this out of my own volition without him even knowing it.”

Resident Carol Reed said to Cuozzo, “you are disrespectful to our mayor.”

Past Controversy

Previously, Cuozzo faced censure in March when 53 residents made a request to the governing body that were each reviewed by Township Attorney Jean Cipriani.

The attorney found the complaints included in the requests to be outside of the committeeman’s role as a public official. She advised the Committee to take no action on those requests in April.

Cuozzo is also the subject of a recall petition by residents. If enough valid signatures are collected, a recall will take place during the general election in November. Those who administrate the Recall Dominick Cuozzo Facebook page posted the body camera footage to that site.

and the County well.”

“We deeply appreciate the work of all of our academy instructors. They bring years of experience to the classroom,” he added.

Instructors recognized with the Instructor Award during the ceremony were Charles Webster, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and Mark Fabbricatore, Bayonne Police Department.

The graduates and their respective police departments are: Ali T. Aziz, Nicholas J. Bilinski, Logan J. Carter, Orrin D. Falby, Zachary Fritz, Michael R. Gajewski, Brian P. Henry, Danek E. Namiotka, Thomas L. Pietrulewicz, Samuel G. Pradarits, Jesse M. Rund, Steven M. Schmitz, Keegan J. Shevlin, Royce J. Tucker, all Point Pleasant Beach Police Department; Hope D. Barina, Jorge I. Beltran Betancourt, Pierce J. Biczis, Charles H. Kremer, Tyler J. Lehr, Alex X. Rosario, Hunter R. Simeon, Saul Vargas, Dylan M. Wisniewski, all Seaside Heights Police Department. Michael C. Bruno, Ryan M. Dean, Baylin J. Hall, James M. Komsa, Joseph L. Martinez, Johnathan K. McLaughlin, Andrew T. Mortensen, James T. Orozco, Katerina A. Tsarnas, all Seaside Park Police Department. Ryan R. Cheslock and Jared R. Prendeville, Mantoloking Police Department. Anthony J. D’Amico, Austin H. Goins, Victoria R. Spahr, Timothy J. Suppa, Cody A. Tchir, Joseph J. Vanderveen, all Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Nicholas M. Dellaquila, Brick Township Police Department; Jacob R. Forlenza, Stafford Township Police Department; Matthew C. Hamilton, Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department; Charles J. Hanson, Jackson Township Police Department; Matthew W. Parke, Manalapan Township Police Department; Sean M. Phillips, Lavallette Police Department, and Robert M. Stowe, Point Pleasant Police Department.