Sheriff Golden Announces Emergency Management Info App

Please see below video from @SheriffGolden on how to receive instant information regarding #COVID19 through the #MCSONJ’s Application. pic.twitter.com/KN0L507hne

— Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office (@MonmouthSheriff) March 19, 2020

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Atlantic Cinemas Closed Until Further Notice

Atlantic Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands is closed until further notice, owner Fred Rast told MMM this morning.

Rast announced last week that he was limiting the ticket sales in his theaters to 1/3 capacity in order to provide social distancing space between patrons.  Even still, the box office sales over the weekend were less than $200 and did not cover the cost of sanitizing the 5 plex.

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A message from Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

Dear Residents and Customers,

I want to take a moment to connect with you directly as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact Monmouth County and our local communities. As this unprecedented situation unfolds, Monmouth County has made some adjustments in how we serve you:

In an abundance of caution to protect and keep Monmouth County residents and County employees safe from the spread of COVID-19, all Monmouth County Clerk’s Offices will be closed to the public, with limited exceptions, now through Sunday, March 22, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

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President Donald Trump tests negative for coronavirus, his doctor says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician.

The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus.

Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the g… Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth County Freeholders Press Conference on COVID-19

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Red Bank Regional High School Goes Virtual As Student Contracts COVID-19

A Red Bank Regional High School student has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 and the school with hold its classes via the Internet starting tomorrow, March 12, 2019. The school’s Virtual School Insturctional Plan and be found here.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County if we’re not quarantined this weekend, March 13-15, 2019

By Greg Kelly

Friday, March 13:

• The Experience Continues by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• “August Wilson’s Radio Golf” at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Promotion” at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Film: Alive Inside, Free Music & Dinner (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• CLUB MAC High School Musical (Middletown) – MORE INFO

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Arnone Report: Bridge Rehab in Long Branch and Support for Brookdale

By Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Hello everyone!

While I could say the last few weeks have been very busy, the truth of the matter is that the County stays busy around the year with ongoing projects and initiatives.

I would like to provide a few updates from the departments I oversee, including the County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. I’m proud to serve as the liaison to this department and cannot praise enough the tremendous work these – and all – County employees do on a daily basis to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in Monmouth County. Read the rest of this entry »

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Murphy declares state of emergency over coronavirus concerns

Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday amid growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the state, which now has 11 people who have tested positive.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to 11 on Monday. Officials also said 24 additional people in the Garden State are under investigation as potential infection cases by the state Department of Health.

“The State of New Jersey is committed to deploying every available resource, across all levels of government, to help respond to the spread of COVID-19 and keep our residents informed,” Gov. Phil Murphy… Read the rest of this entry »

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Murphy discharged from hospital following surgery, resumes duties as governor

Gov. Phil Murphy was discharged from the hospital Saturday after he underwent hours-long surgery to remove a likely cancerous tumor from his kidney three days prior, his office said Sunday morning.

Murphy’s office announced in a statement the governor “resumed the duties” of the job Saturday evening.

The governor is expected to recuperate at his Middletown home over the next couple of weeks. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver served as acting governor while Murphy was in the hospital and state officials reacted to the rising number of people to test positive for the coronavirus. At least four people in the state… Read the rest of this entry »

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