By Paul Goldfinger, Editor

On the front page of the October Neptune News is a picture of Mayor Nicholas Williams along with his “Mayor’s Message.”

And this is what he said, “Thanks to the non-stop work of our Redevelopment Committee, residents will soon be hearing about two major investments that will transform our community for the better, bringing jobs and tax ratables, as well as additional retail and dining options.. Neptune Township is turning a major corner, nearly a decade in the making.”

Really, Mayor?  This is political doublespeak.*  Why don’t you tell us what you mean by “two major investments?”  Can you define “investments” for us in this context?  And which “corner” is being “turned?”

Might you be referring to the Ocean Grove North End Plan?  Do you think the commercialization of the OG North End “will transform our community for the better?”  And what do you mean  by “community?”    Will we have lower taxes if you get those “ratables?”

It would be nice if you could communicate with the public without beating around the bush.  You owe us transparency and clarity.

Here  (below) are the two Committeemen who are running to renew their seats in the November election. Unfortunately, they will be running unopposed. So you might want to know what these candidates look like who are supposed to be representing all the people of Neptune Township.

Have you been happy with them in their roll as representatives of the people who live in Ocean Grove?  Have you ever seen them walking along Main Avenue in the Grove, talking to the residents?  Oh, that’s right, they march or ride in our parades and wave to the folks.

This is what 2 of the 5 Committee-persons look like.  What have they done for the town of Ocean Grove?  They are opening a skate board park in Neptune.  They have tabled the parking permit plan.  And they have been silent about the North End plan, carrying on secretive “negotiations” with the re-developers. They also should explain why they don’t follow State land-use laws  such as RSIS, or show interest in the pollution of Wesley Lake.

You may have seen their signs along the side of the road—they are running together, although their party affiliation is not mentioned.   FYI They are Democrats.

Committeemen Brantley (R) and Williams (L)—These Neptuners are running to be re-elected. Photo source unknown.

Twin Peaks: Is this weird? Well that’s like the lack of representative government  for the people of Ocean Grove by the Neptuner Committee.

*Doublespeak:  deliberately euphemistic, ambiguous, or obscure language.