March 13, 2020
FREEHOLD AND MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Due to the cancellation of group activities on the local, state and national levels, all Millstone Township recreational programs, both travel and non-travel, adult and youth programs, have been suspended through Sunday, April 5th 2020. This includes games, practices and events. Further evaluation will be made in early April regarding lifting or extending this suspension.
Video from Millstone Township Mayor and Deputy Mayor Regarding COVID-19
Monmouth County takes action in response to COVID-19
Beginning Saturday, March 14, no public access to County buildings
FREEHOLD, NJ –The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and County officials aretaking action out of an abundance of caution to protect and keep residents safe from thespread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).“Our number one priority is the safety of our residents and so, at this time, we have decided totake immediate actions to prevent the COVID-19 in Monmouth County libraries, parks andpublic buildings,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “In attempt to curb the spread ofCOVID-19, Monmouth County will be suspending all public building access and programsbeginning tomorrow.”“We want to remind residents to remain calm and make sure you have the most accurate andup to date information, which you can get from the Centers of Disease Control or the NewJersey Department of Health. Please help us spread facts, not fear,” added Freeholder DirectorArnone.Beginning Saturday, March 14, and through Sunday, March 22, all Monmouth County Librarybranches and the Monmouth County Park System buildings will be closed to the public. Countygolf courses and park spaces will remain open.Beginning Monday, March 16, public access will be restricted from all buildings with theexception of the Monmouth County Division of Social Services (MCDSS). For MCDSS,protections will be put into place to ensure that there is no physical contact betweenMonmouth County employees and the residents seeking services.All Monmouth County employees will report to work and be available to residents by phoneand by email.“We understand that the COVID-19 situation is unsettling for some and want to arm ourresidents with the information they need,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley,liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services. “There is aMonmouth County Health Department’s phone bank will open Monday at 9 a.m. for residentswho have any questions and concerns about COVID-19, or need to talk to someone about howthis situation is affecting them.”Crisis Counselors from the Monmouth County Division of Behavioral Health are availablethrough the phone banks to help residents who may be experiencing stress or anxiety due tothe evolving situation. The counselors will provide County residents with guidance to helpthem through this challenging time.The Monmouth County Health Department phone bank will open Monday, March 16 at 9 a.m.
and can be reached at 732-845-2070.