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Nursing assistants will be limited to eight residents as a means of ensuring safe, effective care, while task force will examine workforce recruitment and retention.

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With daily diagnoses at levels not seen since early summer, administration says it has to count on honor system to ensure compliance in small groups.

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NEW JERSEY — Five days after Gov. Phil Murphy suddenly left a briefing in Camden County over concerns of having the coronavirus, he said this afternoon he has not been symptomatic and tested negative four times since last Monday.

First Lady Tammy Murphy, who entered a voluntary self-quarantine with the governor last week, has tested negative three times.  

Still, ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has submitted a draft of a coronavirus vaccine distribution plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials announced Monday during a virtual press briefing. 

While a COVID-19 vaccine or therapeutic has not been created, the governor said the “growing reality” is that one or more vaccines ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his COVID press briefing on Thursday that he has signed Executive Order No. 190, extending a moratorium that prevents New Jersey residents from having their utilities disconnected through March 15, 2021.

The moratorium applies to all residential gas, electric and water utilities, both public and private. The EO also requires that all ...

FREEHOLD, NJ – When the COVID-19 pandemic struck New Jersey, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern NJ (BBBSCNNJ)  suddenly had to plan for ways to provide services to families and kids in an increasingly virtual world. BBBSCNNJ Program Manager Brendan Ward acted by tapping into the Monmouth ACTS network.

BBBSCNNJ provides a community-based program that ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2021 in Notice 2020-79, posted today on IRS.gov.

Highlights of changes for 2021

The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements ...

TRENTON - The New Jersey Civil Service Commission’s Employee Advisory Service will host its second annual mental health symposium in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month. This virtual event entitled, “The Mental Wellness Symposium 2020: How To Cope with Change and Uncertainty” will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Middletown has got talent and a recent production out of the Middletown schools makes it it clear - and enjoyable to viewers.

High School North News anchor, Sophia Haber-Brock, recently ventured to Red Bank to provide coverage of the pop-up restaurant Mooby's, a fictional fast food burger chain in Kevin Smith's cinematic universe.

Smith is a native of the ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – The Holmdel School Board and the Holmdel Teachers Education Association (HTEA) share a special relationship. For folks who follow the regular proceedings and know them, it was only a matter of time that these peers came together to fashion a new labor agreement.

On Friday, they unanimously approved a new contract. The new deal is retroactive to the start of the ...

Photographer credit for photo above: Jeff Vreeland.
Holmdel School Board Members Left to right: Terence Wall, Brian Foster, Joseph Hammer, Eileen Briamonte, Vicky Flynn, Mike Sockol, Jamie Collins, Elizabeth Urbanski, Peter Reddy

HOLMDEL, NJ - The Holmdel community recently celebrated the successful completion of their 40 million school referendum project. The project ...

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Monmouth County election officials announced that postcards confirming receipt of ballots to the County Board of Elections will be sent to voters whose ballots are returned by close of business on Monday, October 26, as any mailing after that time may not arrive to voters before Election Day.

Voters whose ballots are received by the County ...

Freeholder Kiley (who is from Hazlet) emphasized publicizing a grant program for $10,000 for businesses affected by COVID-19. She is trying to make sure that local businesses know that there is ready money available as a grant. Apply today if you are a business who was affected by COVID-19. "There is still a lot of money there." said Kiley.

HAZLET, NJ - It was a nice crowd of local, ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - As a Councilman, Freeholder and Assemblyman. Jack Ciattarelli is well familiar with running government. Now, after nearly succeeding in a prior run for Governor, he’s running again. The husband and father of four, with a background as a businessman and CPA, is full steam ahead.

While it is expected that he may soon have company from others running ...

Dear Friends,

We are excited to invite you to our Bayshore Oktoberfest Virtual Community Celebration, Thursday, October 29th, at 7 p.m.!  We welcome all and encourage you to share the news about the event broadly by sharing these two important links:
• Donation Page: HackensackMeridianHealth.org/BMCOktoberfest
• Virtual Event ...

MIDDLETOWN,NJ: Looking for a great way to give back to your local community?

The Middletown Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Middletown Auxiliary Police. You can download an application at www.middletownnj.org/AuxiliaryPolice. 

The Middletown Township Auxiliary Police duties include traffic control, security, and patrol for major ...

PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO THE FRANCES FOUNDATION TO HELP KIDS BATTLING CANCER! CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Register HERE for the October 17, virtual gala! Everyone is invited and the event is free! 

HOLMDEL, NJ: The country has been in a pandemic since March, but that has not slowed down pediatric cancer. Every day in this country over 43 parents hear the unimaginable words: "Your ...

WASHINGTON, DC -  Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-4) hailed the recent passage fo the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act that would provide increased access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical therapy.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in ...

NEW JERSEY — Practice that involves contact and indoor sports scrimmages will once again be possible despite the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday as he signed a new executive order.

No. 187 allows for sports to resume activities inside defined as “medium risk” and “high risk” by the New Jersey Department of Health’s ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Holmdel is looking for a new soccer coach after Ron Poll quit unexpectedly. Poll assumed the duties of head coach after the highly successful former head coach John Nacarlo stepped down in 2018. Nacarlo is now the girls coach. Poll's resignation was approved during the Holmdel Board of Education meeting on Wednesday evening.

Holmdel leads the state with a 54 game ...

RED BANK, NJ: What makes Red Bank so much fun to live, work or visit?

It's the spirit of the Red Bank Community, both residents and business folks!

The staff of Antoinette Boulangerie, considered one of the best French bakery's in New Jersey, brought some fun and smiles to the community by taking took over the streets in ghost costumes Friday ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Gigantic golden balloons, personalized cookies and booming music welcomed community members, small business owners, local, county and state government officials who all came together for Escapology’s official grand opening at Bell Works, on September 24th. It was feel good vibes all around, as guests greeted one another in celebration. 

The all-day event ...

Landmark transformation of the former Bell Labs facility into thriving metroburb enables Somerset to provide significant support for Holmdel’s affordable housing obligation.

HOLMDEL, N.J.  —   Somerset Development, a team dedicated to reimagining the built world and shattering traditional development models in the process, announced it has provided over $5 million to ...

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If so, consider owning and operating a TAPinto online local news site in your area.  Join us for an informational webinar about this exciting business opportunity: 

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1 p.m.  Click ...

RED BANK, NJ (Oct. 19, 2020) – When local districts announced they would start the 2020-2021 school year with a blend of in-person and remote learning for students, working parents like Dr. John Vaclavik and his wife Barbara of Fair Haven were worried. They were trying to figure out how they could balance the new hybrid learning model for their four children in grade school and continue ...

Between October 1st and December 30th, families with children in remote schooling can access as much as $1,900 to support child care; Families Can Apply at ChildCareNJ.Gov/COVID19

(TRENTON) – Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced today that families with incomes up to $150,000 are now eligible for the new COVID-19 school-age tuition assistance program the Murphy ...

As a leading provider of in-home care and at home senior care services, our expert caregivers provide customized care plans crafted to clients' individual recovery needs and daily living requirements throughout Central New Jersey. Our services focus on elevating the human spirit with meaningful companion care while keeping clients safe at home. 

At Comfort ...

COLTS NECK, NJ: Wednesday, evening, October 14th, Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) celebrated their 11th Annual Pig Roast, at Pebble Creek Golf Club. The weather was perfect for a semi-outside event and guests enjoyed a menu of pork, BBQ and sides for all to enjoy.

The event offered great business networking with guests from all over Monmouth County. There was live ...

Above photo: Ron Brooks wows the large crowd with singing The National Anthem, Pastor Chris Durkin is appreciating the patriotic moment. 🇺🇸

COLTS NECK, NJ: On Saturday, October 18th, nearly 500 members of the local community gathered together for the Annual Colts Neck Community Church Great Harvest Festival. It was a patriotic and faith filled community event for all to enjoy! The warm ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: Drive-Thru Greek Food Fest this weekend! THIS IS ONE FOOD ORDER NOT TO MISS!! It's that delicious time of the year again in Holmdel where you can enjoy authentic fresh and delicious Greek Food! You can place your order now for delicious easy drive-thru pick up!  Welcome to our On-Line Ordering Section - https://kimisisgreekfest.square.site/s/order scroll down and ...

COLTS NECK, NJ - Just in time for Halloween, a Colts Neck construction company supervisor has been charged with taking paychecks from 'ghosts' - employees who left the company but the payroll continued.

A Union County man is charged with theft for retaining ghost  employees on the payroll after they departed a Colts Neck-based construction company and keeping nearly $200,000 ...

Pumpkin is not just for dessert.  Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any of the courses of your fall or holiday meals.

The beta carotene that gives pumpkin its orange color is an important antioxidant.  Increasing the beta carotenes in your diet can reduce the risk of developing some cancers and provide protection against heart ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - The new four way stop signs approved recently in Holmdel - after years of accidents and close calls - were not up today. A multi -vehicle accident occurred again at the intersection of South Holland, and South Telegraph Hill Rd. (Holland) and Takalusa Rd. in Holmdel at about 5:50 PM on Wednesday. Avoid area as traffic is still backed up at 6:20 PM.

What ...

RED BANK, NJ: NJ Transit Authorities identified a woman who was struck by a train last Saturday, October 17.

Helen Yang, 35 years old, of Holmdel was hit by a New York-bound train around 8:10am. 

This was the second pedestrian to be killed by a North Jersey Coast Line train line. On October 15, a male pedestrian was fatally struck around 4:45am by a Penn Station-bound train in ...

COLTS NECK, NJ - A fatal shooting was reported in a Colts Neck near Colts Neck Boulevard early Thursday morning.

Police on scene requested EMS to stage for 1 victim with a gunshot wound to the head. No other details were available.

HOLMDEL, NJ: Donna Jo Disko of Holmdel died at 59 years young on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. A large part of the Holmdel Community is mourning her passing. Many of the children in the Holmdel School District are deeply saddened and reminiscing about all the ways Mrs. Disko went out of her way to make each child feel special, when in her care. She ...

BELMAR, NJ — A body found inside the dark-colored minivan taxi pulled from Silver Lake on October 22 has been preliminarily identified as missing driver Wayne Kovacs of Toms River, according to the Toms River Police Department.

Kovacs, a driver with Citi Cab of Neptune, was initially reported missing after he was dispatched for a fare on September 23 that was scheduled to travel ...