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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The tumor Murphy had removed was cancerous, governor’s office says

The tumor Gov. Phil Murphy had surgically removed from his kidney earlier this month was deemed to be cancerous, his office told NJ Advance Media.

Tests showed it is clear cell renal cell cancer, the governor’s office said. It’s not surprising news given there was more than a 90 percent chance ahead of surgery that it would be malignant.

People with kidney cancer that has not spread beyond the organ have a 93 percent chance of surviving at the five-year mark. Murphy isn’t expected to undergo any further treatment at this time other than having bloodwork done in three months and a CT scan in six mon… Read the rest of this entry »

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New Jersey postpones most in-person court dates as coronavirus spreads

Most in-person New Jersey Superior Court business scheduled for Monday or Tuesday have been postponed, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced Sunday.

The move was the state judiciary’s latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.The Superior Court’s trial level and tax court are affected, although there are exceptions. New hearing dates have yet to be scheduled.

“On a typical court day, hundreds if not thousands of attorneys, litigants, and inmates appear in courts throughout the state,” Rabner said in a statement. “We are limiting physical interactions in our courts and shift… Read the rest of this entry »

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MVC closes for two weeks

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commissioner Sue Fulton announced that agency and road testing facilities throughout the State will be closed for two weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The MVC headquarters and online operations will continue.

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Ocean Township Woman Tests Positive For COVID-19

An 83 year old Ocean Township woman who was hospitalized on March 11 has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement by the OTPD.

The police officer who responded to the call and two EMT’s who transported the woman via ambulance have been advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

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I’m a nun and I’ve been social distancing for 29 years. Here are tips for staying home amid coronavirus fears.

For the past 29 years, I’ve chosen to practice social distancing.

Of course, I and the 17 other nuns I live with don’t call it that.

We are formally called cloistered sisters, meaning we never leave our walled-off monastery in Summit except for doctors’ visits or perhaps shopping for a specific item. We don’t go to parties or weddings or out to eat with friends. I often go months without leaving our 8-acre home.

The coronavirusis forcing many people in New Jersey and across the world to stay home, limit outside contact — and in a way, start living life like cloistered nuns.Of course, this virus i… Read the rest of this entry »

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Bergen County Assemblywoman Is Self-Quarantined

Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi

Assemblywoman Holly Schepsi, (R-Bergen) announced on facebook that she is one of the New Jersey residents on self-quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Hornik Announces Restrictions On Restaurants in Marlboro

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik is restricting the hours of operation and the seating capacity at restaurants in the Township due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hornik signed Executive Order 2020-2 today which orders that bars and restaurants close at 10 p.m. and seat only 50% of their occupancy capacity.

“In light of the Local State of Emergency and the State of Emergency issued by Governor Murphy, it is a matter of public health and safety that these restrictions be put into effect,” Mayor Hornik said. “The public and local businesses should be prepared for further restrictions and possible restaurant closures in the next coming days or weeks and furthermore, state health department may take additional action to prevent the spread of the virus in our community.”

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