A push to safely and successfully reopen the local economy in Monmouth County began weeks ago by the Freeholder Board that includes a recent proposal by Director Tom Arnone.
Instead of waiting for Governor Murphy to make decisions to reopen the state economy and in lieu of what those plans may entail, Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone is preparing a pitch for the Governor to let each county decide when to reopen and how to do so safely.
Ocean County lawmakers in New Jersey's 10 Legislative District are sponsoring a bill that would cause certain executive orders by the governor to expire in 15 days unless extended by the legislature.
The Covid-19 pandemic has become especially draining mentally for athletes and coaches with no practices or games to take part in right now or in the immediate future. They're now trying to find ways to prepare for an uncertain future.
On Tuesday, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order Number 130 which will allow municipalities to extend the grace period for property tax payments due on May 1 to June 1 which certainly provides some breathing room for homeowners struggling in a struggling economy during the pandemic.
Several Jersey Shore residents and businesses have been charged for holding large gatherings or violating another of Governor Phil Murphy's executive orders aimed at preventing the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
What started as a few messages has turned into a steady stream of calls and emails into the Ocean County Health Department with people asking which agency is enforcing the social distancing requirements.