U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spent most of Sunday in New Jersey touring the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano’s first stop was at the shelter set up at Monmouth University where she met with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, and Monmouth County Freeholders Deputy Director […]
Victims of Hurricane Sandy who are unable to get to their regular polling place for Election Day can now submit a mail-in ballot by e-mail or fax to the Monmouth County Clerk of Elections. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and the New Jersey Division of Elections have issued a special state directive allowing any voter displaced […]
Residents in 21 municipalities in Monmouth County will be able to vote in their established polling places on Tuesday, Nov. 6 without any changes. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The remaining 32 municipalities were affected in various ways by Hurricane Sandy. The Monmouth County Board of Elections is currently working […]
The three distribution sites set up through the Monmouth County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are in full operation and running efficiently. The Peddler’s Village site in Manasquan was a picture of community first responders and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office working together to meet the needs of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. A serpentine […]
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is postponing all Sheriff’s Sales that are presently scheduled for Monday November 5, 2012, due to the state emergency declared by Governor Chris Christie regarding the recent hurricane and the prolonged closure of county offices. If you are affected by a foreclosure, please contact our office on Wednesday November 7, […]
Monmouth County has set up three distribution sites for victims affected by Hurricane Sandy in need of essential items. The locations for people to pick up those items are: Holy Family Church – 910 Route 36 Hazlet Monmouth Park – Oceanport Ave., Oceanport Circle Factory Outlet – (formerly known as the Peddler’s Village) 1407 Atlantic […]
Monmouth County officials announced the establishment of the Hurricane Sandy Hotline, a clearinghouse of information for residents affected by the storm. The phone number is 732-303-2882. “We have set up this phone center to assist residents in finding the information they need to cope with this devastating storm,” says Freeholder Director John P. Curley. “A […]
Monmouth County officials have lifted the curfew for some municipalities, however the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. ban is still in effect for coastal communities. “A countywide curfew has been in effect since Tuesday to ensure the safety of our residents,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “We are now confident that the ban can be lifted […]
Voting in Monmouth County will proceed despite the best efforts of Hurricane Sandy, says Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French. French says the County Board of Elections is in the process of assessing the 458 voting districts in the county’s 53 municipalities and making alternate arrangements for districts adversely affected by the devastating storm. “There […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has established guidelines for debris cleanup. “Every resident that is cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, should separate all debris into four major categories,” Mike Oppegaard, OEM Director said. “Each town must separate storm debris from trash and the towns […]
