APP reports Czech going to county: I had it first

This blog reported on the Middletown administrator, Bob Czech, being offered a position at the county during the election season, on Sept. 26. In addition, this blog reported on Mark Acker, a county official, likely receiving the job in Middletown at that time. When that occurred, Mr. Czech was asked to comment on the possibility of his going to the county and Mr. Acker going to Middletown, and this was what was received.

One of the problems with government these days is that it isn't candid, to say the very least, but to say the most -- it just doesn't tell the truth. While the situation with Mr. Acker has yet to clarify itself, and a decision may or may not be announced with regard to his employment in the township, I guess that means I'm batting .500 so far on this one.

Click on the headline to go to the APP story.

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Herrschaft, Cindy <cherrsch@middletownnj.org>
Date: Oct 2, 2007 12:31 PM
Subject: Middletown Response
To: Alexis Nulle <alexisnulle@gmail.com>

Middletown Response
The following information is attributed to Township Administrator Robert M. Czech.

Thank you, Cindy Herrschaft, Middletown PIO

-- I have not received an offer from the county. There is absolutely no truth to the statement by Mr. Purcell that Mr. Acker was or is coming to Middletown. It was never even considered. Other than that, I have no further comment.

Corzine to use helicopters to get around

On Page A2 of the Asbury Park Press today is a brief titled "Corzine leaving his vehicle choice to 'experts.'" The brief discusses how the governor is traveling by helicopter more, as a result of recent injuries he received following a car crash.

In the third paragraph of the brief, though, it states: "With gas prices soaring in spring 2006, Corzine said he wanted to get rid of his State Police-driven SUV in favor of a smaller, more fuel-efficient car. But following a near-fatal car crash in April, he now seems less eager to push the issue."

Well, if Mr. Corzine can't get around in reasonable transportation on public money, then maybe he should consider hiring something private to do so and not helicopter rides on the public dime. In the meantime, Middletown Administrator Robert Czech was issued the exact same make of vehicle the governor uses, which is a Tahoe SUV, for his 24-hour use.

This is a waste of taxpayer dollars in Middletown. He should have a fuel-efficient and reasonably priced sedan, if anything. In reality, a township administrator should not receive an form of free car, in my opinion. It is an unnecessary expense for taxpayers. The job pays enough for him to buy and operate a car.

Middletown, state officials give press conference

There was a press conference held on Hopi Drive a few minutes ago, involving Middletown Administrator Robert Czech and officials from the NJ Dept. of Fish and Game. Four traps have been set in various sites where it is believed the coyotes could be traveling. The traps are body restraints not intended to kill the animal(s).

According to Mr. Czech, there is a possibility coyotes are using the Navy Road running through the township as a thoroughfare.

The child injured in last night's attack is doing well, though he received injuries to his neck and face, according to Mr. Czech. Hopi Drive was the scene of the attack. One coyote took part in last night's attack, but six to eight weeks ago, Czech said approximately three coyotes took part in an attack on another child (who was injured during the incident).

The seasonal change could represent a time of greater activity by coyotes, Czech said. Previous to these two attacks, town officials could not recall a time when coyotes represented such a threat in the township. Last night, when the attack took place, police were able to take a shot at a coytote without possible harm to any person or private property. However, Czech said it is unclear if the shotgun round struck the animal.