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Freehold Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for Killing 4 Puppies

Details: Category: News; Published: 12 February 2021

Judge Tells Man He “Can’t Conceive of Any More Depraved Act.”

FREEHOLD – A Howell man was sentenced today to five years in state prison on charges of animal cruelty after admitting last year his neglect caused the deaths of four German Shepard puppies in his care, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Daniel McDonald, 26, of Freehold, was sentenced by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Vincent N. Falcetano, Jr. The five-year concurrent sentences in a New Jersey state prison included four third degree animal cruelty charges and one charge of third degree receiving stolen property for being possession of a stolen tractor out of Monroe Township, Middlesex County.

Monmouth County has 296 additional positive cases of COVID-19

Details: Category: News; Published: 12 February 2021

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone and County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley have announced that today, Feb. 12, there are 296 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Monmouth County. There are five new deaths being reported today related to COVID-19 in Monmouth County.

The County Commissioners and the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) are strongly urging residents to do their part to slow the spread by practicing social distancing, wearing a face covering when social distancing is not possible, not gathering in large crowds, washing their hands and staying home when sick.

Grant Opportunity for Monmouth County Nonprofits

Details: Category: News; Published: 12 February 2021

The Opportunity

Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, will be holding two Grant Applicant Information Sessions for nonprofits in Monmouth County, NJ that are interested in applying for funding in 2021. These annual grants offer an unprecedented opportunity for local nonprofits of all sizes, representing a range of needs in the community, to launch new initiatives and sustain their services. The information sessions will be held virtually via Zoom at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, and 12pm on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Highlands Hires Borough Administrator with Decades of Experience

Details: Category: News; Published: 12 February 2021

HIGHLANDS – He says he’s been drinking from the firehouse, which is one way of saying he’s working ambitiously to bring himself up to speed on everything. But there is no way around it. Michael Muscillo, the borough’s new administrator, has been on the job since January 1, and, though he came to the position armed with two decades of experience, he readily admits there is always something new to learn in a new community.

The administrator, who holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Montclair State University, and a master’s in public administration from Valdosta State University, is Monmouth County born and bred but admits he knew Highlands before accepting the job more “as an outsider looking in.” Like everyone else, he laughs, he has long since learned from his own experience the outstanding restaurants that lure many to the community.

Volunteers Needed to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

Details: Category: News; Published: 11 February 2021

You Can Make a Difference

Domestic violence does not just stop because of a crisis like the one we are currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many victims, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times that a victim needs 180 even more, and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. 180 is operational and here to help.