The free spaghetti dinner at the Long Branch Italian American Memorial Association on March 6th was to host the election Campaign Kickoff for candidate John Pallone for the May 8 Long Branch Mayor and Council Race. Pallone had been recently named the Amerigo Vespucci "Man if the Year". That Friday event was held at the Ocean Place Hotel and Spa. Pleasantries and humor was the order of the day.

A smiling Mayor Adam Schneider congratulated John at the Amerigo Vespucci for his service to the community. The two shook hands as respectful adversaries for the mayor post. Adam is seeking re-election. The Campaign Kickoff was at the IAMA home on West End Avenue on Tuesday with close to 300 supporters joining the dinner. The hall was filled with well-wishers all evening until weather and cautions from the state offices called for an 8:00 p.m. "get home safely".