Tag: Monmouth County
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Former Monmouth County resident admits making threatening communications
A former resident of Monmouth County has admitted making threatening telephone and email communications to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement officers and attorneys, and phoning in false bomb threats to local and state government offices, a police department, two law firms and a commercial establishment, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on May…
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‘A Weekend in Old Monmouth’ historic tour returns for 2022
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the return of “A Weekend in Old Monmouth,” with 49 historic sites throughout Monmouth County, on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 1 from noon to 5 p.m. “We are excited about the return of ‘A Weekend in Old Monmouth’ historic tour after…
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Monmouth County commissioners adopt $474 million budget for 2022
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $474.08 million budget to support the county’s operations during 2022. The budget, which was introduced on March 8, was adopted at the board’s April 14 meeting, according to a press release. Commercial and residential property owners in the county’s 53 municipalities will pay a total…
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Monmouth County Historical Commission presents Preservation Awards for 2022
The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded historic preservation matching grants totaling $59,843 for eight restoration projects at the 2022 grants presentation ceremony held virtually on Feb. 28. “I was honored to present the nine preservation grant awards to these commendable organizations for their dedicated work preserving historical structures in Monmouth County,” said Monmouth County Commissioner…
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Volunteers needed at Twin Lights historic site in northern Monmouth County
HIGHLANDS – The New Jersey State Park Service’s Twin Lights historic site in northern Monmouth County will open its doors to visitors seven days a week this summer, increasing the need for volunteers. The Twin Lights Historical Society is inviting individuals who are interested in volunteering to attend the historical society’s annual Volunteers Day on…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, March 16
A Howell resident who ran an illegal gambling business has admitted filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on March 9. Steven Bryce, 52, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal court to Count Five of an indictment charging him with subscribing to a false tax…
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Monmouth County commissioners introduce 2022 budget
By Tom Arnone Last week the 2022 Monmouth County budget was introduced during the March 8 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The introduced budget is $474.1 million for 2022 and once again there is no tax increase for the residents of Monmouth County. It is interesting to note that compared to the 2010…
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Bloodlines: How the pandemic created a nationwide blood shortage
Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, a concurrent crisis related to blood shortages began to emerge as nationwide lockdowns were implemented. In efforts to mitigate the pandemic ‘s reach, the public stayed home as normalcy was delayed indefinitely. This resulted in several social, economic, and medical dilemmas. In addition to school and business closures, the virus not…
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Monmouth ACTS announces next phase to better meet residents’ needs
Leadership from Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) – a public-private partnership initiated by the Monmouth County commissioners in 2018 – has announced its next phase to better serve, communicate with and respond to residents. The new phase builds upon Monmouth ACTS’ success in connecting residents to human services in Monmouth County, according to a…