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Salvage Archaeology at the Hendrickson Farm in Middletown
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Virtual Event: Monday, July 20, 2020, 7:00 pm:
The Middletown Township Historical Society hosts Kristen T. Hohn as she presents "Salvage Archaeology at the Hendrickson Farm in Middletown." In May 2019, members of the local historical community joined the Archaeological Society of New Jersey and Monmouth University to volunteer at a salvage archaeological survey at the Charles Hendrickson farmstead, just north of the Middletown Village Historic District. While the 18th century cottage has since been demolished, this presentation focuses on the history that lives on through the cultural material recovered at the site.
Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering
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Former Police Officer Will Forfeit All Future Public Employment
FREEHOLD – Joseph Ammaturo, 38, of Long Branch and a 14-year veteran of the Deal Police Department, pleaded guilty Thursday to third degree Witness Tampering before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge David Bauman, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
During his virtual plea proceeding, Ammaturo admitted to tampering with a witness regarding a pending narcotics investigation into Ammaturo in December 2018. Pursuant to his guilty plea, Judge Bauman ordered that Ammaturo forfeit his position as a police office in the Borough of Deal, where he has been suspended without pay. The Court also ordered that Ammaturo forfeit all future public employment in New Jersey.
Two Arrested on Middletown Beach in Fireworks Incident
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Middletown – On June 28, 2020 at approximately 8:56pm, the Middletown Twp. Police Department responded to ideal Beach in the northern section of the township for a report of fireworks. Upon the arrival of Officers Macdonald and Van Schaack, officers observed a subject lighting off large scale fireworks, which were launching over 100 feet into the air. Officers then arrested Michael Joseph-Dixon, 23, of Elizabeth for unlawful possession of fireworks. During the arrest of Joseph-Dixon, officers located additional fireworks and marijuana.
While taking Joseph-Dixon into custody, the officers were approached by Destiny Garner, 18, of Elizabeth. Garner interfered with the officers during the course of the arrest of Joseph-Dixon and grabbed one of the officers by the arm. As a result of her obstruction, the officers advised her she was under arrest, at which time, she fled from the area. Garner was then apprehended a short time later.
Freeholders to Lift Public Access Restrictions to County Buildings July 6
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Provide updates on small business grants, financial recovery
FREEHOLD, NJ – On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley provided several updates on County operations, including the removal of public access restrictions beginning on Monday, July 6.
“We are excited to announce that we will begin allowing the public into County buildings on Monday, July 6, by appointment only,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “Face coverings and practicing social distancing will be required.”
Monmouth County has 9,305 Positive Cases of COVID-19
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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that, as of July 1, there are 27 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County, bringing the total to 9,305. There is one new death today, bringing the total number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Monmouth County to 715.
The Freeholders held a press conference today to provide updates on small business grants, County operations and initiatives related to COVID-19. The 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:
