The M.A.S.H. program in Ocean County stands for Mobile Assistance for Seniors at Home and it's something the Freeholders are hoping helps a great deal in the senior communities moving forward.
There is a piece of legislation awaiting approval from the Assembly and Senate in New Jersey which would change the name from "Chosen Freeholder" to "County Commissioner".
Ocean County non-profit organizations could soon be getting some financial relief as they can apply for grants to fund activities related to Covid-19 preparation and response.
The splash/spray park at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island along with the playgrounds will reopen on Thursday July 2 as will the playgrounds at the other 14 Ocean County parks.
The Ocean County Freeholders announced that a new building will be constructed at 1027 Hooper Avenue to house programs run by the Ocean County Board of Social Services as well as other government departments.
Ocean County Freeholder Director Joe Vicari says some county residents have been receiving federal COVID-19 stimulus checks in the mail that are made out to dead relatives.
Ocean County, who received $106-million, is now laying out their plan to help the communities recover some of the funding lost due to the shutdowns from the pandemic and other Covid-19 related expenses.