Chairman Gopal Announces The Passing Of Three Prominent Monmouth County Democrats

It is with deep sadness and regret that I write to inform you of the passing of three of the strongest supporters of the Monmouth County Democrats. In the past two weeks we have lost Former Bradley Beach Mayor Julie Schreck, Former Atlantic Highlands Committeeman Joseph Hawley, and prominent Democrat Stanley Bauman of Marlboro.

Not only was Julie Schreck the first female mayor in Bradley Beach history, but she was also a loving wife and mother. After a brave battle with cancer, she passed away early Sunday night. Julie had been elected mayor in 2008 at the young age of 45. Current Bradley Beach Mayor Gary Engelstad stated that "Julie Schreck was one of the smartest individuals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. Her comprehensive grasp of every nuance of every issue was beyond impressive. I learned a great deal from her and always appreciated her guidance." Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

Former Atlantic Highlands Democratic Committeeman Joseph Hawley passed away May 1st after a long battle with an illness. Coming from a prominent local family, Mr. Hawley dedicated his life to public service. Not only was he extremely active in the Democratic party, but he was extraordinarily philanthropic, spending his free time raising money for various charities or caring for homeless or injured animals. Known as the “unofficial mayor” of Atlantic Highlands, Mr. Hawley was incredibly loyal and dedicated to the borough. Visitations were held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. May 6 at the John P. Condon Funeral Home in Leonardo. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at St. Agnes Church in Atlantic Highlands. The cremation services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asked that mourners instead opt to make memorial donations to the Genevieve M. Hawley Memorial Foundation, c/o Saranne Weimer, 34 E. Lincoln Ave., Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716.

Prominent Democrat and strong supporter Stanley Bauman passed away April 22nd at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ. Originally from New York, he moved to Marlboro 46 years ago and has been extremely active in the community ever since. Services were held on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Manalapan. Interment followed at Mount Sinai Cemetery in Marlboro.


Best Wishes,
Vin Gopal, Chairman
Monmouth County Democrats

Pallone Announces Start of Asbury Park to Avon Beach Replenishment Project

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that work will begin this Saturday, January 4, 2014, on the $18.3 million beach replenishment project from Asbury Park to Avon-by-the-Sea. The federally funded Army Corps of Engineers project will restore beaches in Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, and Avon-By-The-Sea to better than pre-Sandy conditions and was made possible by the Sandy aid package passed by Congress. The contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, will use over one million cubic yards of sand for the project.

“I’m pleased that this important project, which will help to protect homes and businesses from future flooding, as well as repair the destruction caused by Sandy, is underway,” said Pallone. “Our beaches are a fundamental part of life on the Shore, both for residents to enjoy and as drivers of tourism and our local economy. I have fought for this and other beach replenishment funding for years because I know how important it is to protect some of our most fragile coastal infrastructure.”

The beach replenishment from Asbury Park to Avon is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ larger effort that covers a majority of the beaches from Sea Bright to Manasquan, which is the largest beach nourishment project ever undertaken by the Army Corps and the world’s biggest beach-fill project, in terms of sand volume. Once completed, the greater protective barrier between the coastal communities and the ocean will reduce the risk of flooding and storm related damages.

The Army Corps of Engineers is completing the beach replenishment work from Sea Bright to Manasquan under five contracts. The Army Corps recently completed the first replenishment contract in Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach. Construction in Long Branch and the section from Belmar to Manasquan began in November and is currently ongoing. The section of the coast from Elberon to Loch Arbour will move forward under a separate contract in autumn of 2014. Sand has not previously been placed along this section of the coast.