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Alice Ripley - Songs Under An Evening Sky - Livestream Premiere

Details: Category: Arts & Culture; Published: 30 October 2020

Monday Nov 16th, 2020 at 7:00 PM

HOLMDEL, NJ - Sit back, relax and join Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley for a moonlit evening from the comfort of your own home. Holmdel Theatre Company proudly presents the first ever livestream premiere of its acclaimed Broadway at the Barn series in association with BroadwayWorld.com!

"Songs Under An Evening Sky" will treat you to a night of fabulous music and magical storytelling filmed outside HTC's Duncan Smith Theater. The musical theatre legend and vocal powerhouse will perform a variety of soaring melodies and smooth, powerful lyrics by your favorite songwriters.

Officer Facing Charges of Cyber Harassment of 18-Year Old

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 October 2020

Chiefs and Prosecutor Collaborate to ensure inappropriate officer conduct Is dealt with swiftly

Emphasis on Removing Offending Officers From Public Positions

FREEHOLD – A Neptune City police officer is facing charges and could lose his job after he was caught sending sexually suggestive texts to an 18-year old female he had just arrested. The charges come as four former law enforcement officers have lost their jobs in recent days due to their actions, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Damien Broschart, 29, of Howell is charged with fourth degree Cyber Harassment and third degree Hindering Apprehension of Oneself following a joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Neptune City Police Department. Broschart is a five-year veteran law enforcement officer who is currently suspended without pay from his post at the Neptune City Police Department.

Fulfill Launches Groundbreaking “Benefits Bus”

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 October 2020

First-In-The-Nation Benefits Station on Wheels Brings Services to Families in Need at the Jersey Shore “Right Where They Are” in a COVID Safe Way

ASBURY PARK, NJ – A large crowd of community leaders, state and local officials, and members of the community gathered for the groundbreaking launch of Fulfill’s Benefits Bus in Asbury Park. The first-in the nation benefits station on wheels brings services directly to people in need “Right Where They Are”, allowing Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team to meet with clients in a COVID safe way. The Benefits Bus is fully outfitted with three socially distant workstations with plexiglass protection. A “slide” mechanism on the bus makes the space wider once the bus is parked to provide at least six feet between the workstations. It is also equipped with a ventilation system, running water, heat, a restroom, and a chair lift. Team members register families for SNAP (food stamps), affordable health care, and Medicaid. They also assist with tax preparation, affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, utility expenses, and senior services.

Monmouth County has 106 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 October 2020

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that today, Oct. 29, there are 106 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. There are two new deaths being reported today related to COVID-19 in Monmouth County.

Monmouth County will offer free COVID-19 testing for County residents on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Long Branch from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bucky James Community Center, 231 Wilbur Ray Ave. Residents should note the clinic has 100 tests and once those are administered, the clinic will close for the day. More information about the County’s COVID-19 testing program is available on www.visitmonmouth.com.

The breakdown of positive COVID-19 cases by municipality is as follows:

United Way Children's Winter Coat Drive

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 October 2020

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has kicked off its 2020 Warmest Wishes Coat Drive for local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need. As more families are experiencing financial difficulty during the ongoing pandemic, the need for basic essentials such as coats is greater than ever.

“United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties continues to be such a strong partner in improving the lives of our students,” said Stacey Monetti, principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River. “Thanks to the generous donations from the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, we can ensure that our neediest students are dressed warmly during all our outdoor activities including recess, snack and mask breaks, and outside learning activities. This donation will make a substantial positive difference for our students while helping to alleviate one financial strain on families.”