Caliendo hosts Democratic event in M'town

M'town Dems host event at chairman's home

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Middletown Democratic Chairman Joe Caliendo hosted an event at his township home on Daniel Drive this past Wednesday.

About 200 local Democrats came out for the mixer.

Dignitaries included county Democratic candidates: Jack Hill, for sheriff; John D'Amico and David Schueyler, both for freeholder; Amod Choudury, for clerk; Patricia Walsh and Robert Brown, for 13th District Assembly; and Sean Byrnes and Janet Moscuzza, who are running for Township Committee.

Other dignitaries included Middletown Committeeman Patrick Short.

"It's always great to get a chance to come to Middletown and get an opportunity to speak with people here," said Hill, who is also the chief of police for Belmar.

D'Amico said the county candidates have been working hard to spread their message of reform in Monmouth. "There is a lot of energy around the campaign and I am enjoying the chance to work with so many people who are dedicated to governmental reform," he said.

Caliendo appreciated that the candidates took time out of their busy schedules to attend the event. "This is the best slate of candidates I can think of to represent Monmouth. Every resident in this county will be fortunate to have this group of people representing them beyond November," Caliendo said.

Caption: Taken during the county convention: (L-R): Jack Hill, candidate for sheriff; Patricia Walsh, 13th District Assembly candidate; John D'Amico, candidate for freeholder; Leonard Inzerillo, 13th District Assembly Senate candidate; and Robert Brown, candidate for 13th District Assembly candidate.

D'Amico will appear at Brookdale Community College

"Parole Reform: Is NJ Meeting the Challenge?"
Topic of NJ State Parole Board Chair's Lecture

Lincroft, NJ, March 12, 2007 -Judge John D'Amico, Jr., Chairman, New Jersey State Parole Board, will speak on "Parole Reform: Is New Jersey Meeting the Challenge?" at Brookkdale Community College Monday, April 16. The community is invited to the free presentation to be held at 2:00 p.m. in the MAN building, room 105.

The Judge has been credited for bringing strong reform measures to an agency that often had been described as troubled and not meeting the needs of its clients and the communities in which they reside. He has served as Parole Board chairman since 2003, and soon to be stepping down from his present position, has said his goal from the beginning had been to develop an agency as the national standard for the successful return of ex-offenders into society and for keeping communities safe.

Governor Jon S. Corzine has praised the Judge as an advocate for effective crime-fighting strategies and progressive practices.

The Judge has been a proponent of a new evidence-based practices program that modernizes community supervision by recognizing that public safety is supported by successful community reintegration.

A retired Superior Court jurist, former Oceanport councilman, Monmouth County freeholder and New Jersey state senator, the Judge has stated he is proud of the results achieved by the New Jersey State Parole Board under his leadership. Headquartered in Trenton, the Board oversees a dozen district offices throughout the state, employs over 400 law enforcement officers and 300 civilians in a variety of positions. According to an agency spokesman, it is the sole paroling authority within the state, overseeing the release and revocation decision-making process for all New Jersey offenders. It supervises and provides services for over 14,000 parolees annually and provides lifetime supervision to more than 3,500 sex offenders living within New Jersey.

Earlier in his career, the Judge gained a statewide reputation as a rail commuter activist and helped spearhead transportation improvements in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

"We are pleased to invite the community to join our students at Judge D'Amico's lecture. There will be an open question and answer opportunity following the presentation," said College President Dr. Peter F. Burnham.

A coffee reception will follow the event.

Parking for the MAN building is most convenient in lots 1, 4, and 3. For more information, call 732-224-2283.
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