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Monmouth County has 36 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 July 2020

New reporting protocol

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of July 29, there are 36 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. There are two new deaths today related to COVID-19 in Monmouth County.

The Freeholders held a press conference to announce Monmouth County CARES, the Coronavirus Economic Assistance Grant Program, for small businesses and provide updates on the recently launched COVID-19 testing program today, Wednesday, July 29. If you missed it, a video of the press conference is available on Monmouth County Government’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

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

Another Presidential Tweet

Details: Category: The Armchair Critic; Published: 29 July 2020

I want to give him the benefit of the doubt. I want to believe he is cognitively clear and capable. I want to have confidence in him and his ability to lead. I don’t want to second guess him. I don’t want to cringe when he opens his mouth. I don’t want to feel as though this country has been hung out to dry by a man who can’t admit he is in way over his head (he has no inkling he is floundering). Of course, I’m referring to President Donald Trump.

Officer Sentenced for Having Sexual Contact with Inmate

Details: Category: News; Published: 28 July 2020

FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County corrections officer was sentenced to two-years probation after admitting he engaged in sexual contact with an inmate at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution last year, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Thomas J. Mauro, 42 of Beachwood, was sentenced by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Vincent N. Falcetano, Jr. Although the State argued that Mauro should be incarcerated for 180 days in jail, Judge Falcetano instead suspended the imposition of any jail term on the defendant, indicating he would serve the 180 days if he violated his probation. Judge Falcetano further ordered Mauro to maintain full time employment, obtain substance abuse and mental health evaluations, and follow all recommendations, and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The Court had previously ordered Mauro to permanently forfeit his ability to hold public office at his guilty plea earlier this year.

Middletown Police Arrest Woman in Connection with Vandalism of Area Houses of Worship

Details: Category: News; Published: 28 July 2020

Natalee A. Hamilton, 34, of Middletown is charged with four counts of Criminal Mischief, three counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, and one count of Resisting Arrest.

Middletown, NJ –Middletown Twp. Chief of Police R. Craig Weber announced an arrest in connection to a series of incidents of vandalism to a number of houses of worship within the township. Arrested on this date is Natalee A. Hamilton, 34, of Middletown. Hamilton is charged with four counts of Criminal Mischief, three counts of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, and one count of Resisting Arrest.

“This series of crimes committed against houses of worship is deeply disturbing, especially as it occurred during the pandemic when so many people have relied upon their faith for comfort and support in these very difficult times.” stated Chief Weber. “I would like to acknowledge and commend our Detective Bureau for their dedication and outstanding investigative efforts in identifying and apprehending the individual responsible for these crimes.”

Judge Sides with Neighbors for Waterfront Preservation- Rejects Waterfront Development Approval in AH

Details: Category: News; Published: 28 July 2020

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Last week Judge Owen McCarthy overturned the Atlantic Highlands planning board’s approval of developer Steven Denholtz’s proposal to build 16 homes on the waterfront tract known as the McConnell property.

Judge McCarthy’s ruling confirmed the position long-held by local residents who believed the development plans failed to meet the local zoning and procedural requirements, and he remanded the proposal back to the local board.

“This decision is a big win for the community” said Robert O’Connor, President of Neighbors for Waterfront Preservation. It validates the concerns of hundreds of residents who want open space, not over development, especially along the borough’s waterfront.”