Tag: Monmouth County
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Congressman welcomes funds to combat homelessness in Monmouth County
An additional $1.7 million in emergency federal funding has been awarded to Monmouth County to provide shelter and/or rental assistance for homeless families and individuals during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced. The funding comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which Smith supported and which was signed…
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Monmouth freeholders to allocate $10M CARES Act funding to small business community
On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone has announced that the county will allocate $10 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to supplement the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). The funding will be used to provide grants of up to…
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Monmouth County freeholders provide updates on COVID-19 situation
Monmouth County officials held a press conference on June 11 to provide updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Monmouth County and county operations. Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone talked about welcoming all Monmouth County employees back to the office on June 15, but explained that public access will continue to be restricted until further notice,…
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News Briefs, June 10
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore has announced the election of Teri O’Connor to a two-year term as chair of the organization’s board of directors. O’Connor, who works as Monmouth County’s administrator, will provide leadership to the 22-member board which sets strategic direction and policy to guide the nonprofit organization’s commitment to leadership development for…
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Monmouth County Historical Commission presents preservation awards
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the recipients of the county’s 2020 Historical Preservation Awards and the winners of the History Essay Contest for fifth-graders. The awards are presented to individuals and/or organizations who have taken on restoration and preservation projects for historic buildings in Monmouth County, according to a press release. “Preserving Monmouth…
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2020 Monmouth County Fair cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The Monmouth County Fair, which has long been a staple of the summer season in the county, has been cancelled for 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. There will be no racing pigs, no pie eating contests, no friendly cows to pet and no surprise performance from Bruce Springsteen (“The Boss” joined Sonny…
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Freeholder director urges beachgoers to ‘Know Before You Go’
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders held a press conference in Belmar on May 18 to advise residents and visitors who are planning on heading to the beach this summer to “Know Before You Go,” which emphasizes the importance of beachgoers researching badge sales and parking information before traveling to their destination. Shore municipalities have…
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Monmouth County awarded federal funding for local projects
Monmouth County has received North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) board approval of an additional $31 million in federal funding for the replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and $800,000 in federal funding for a study of Laurel Avenue in Holmdel. “I am happy to report the NJTPA board approval of the additional funding necessary…
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Monmouth freeholders thank nurses for essential role in COVID-19 pandemic
In recognition of National Nurses Week, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is thanking all nurses, especially the Monmouth County Health Department public nurses and volunteer nurses, for the vital role they play in healthcare and the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a former nurse, I know firsthand that nurses give care, comfort and attention to others…