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Protection as Usual with Safety Check in Atlantic Highlands
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PHOTO: Atlantic Highlands police cruiser (credit: AH Police Department/facebook)
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - “The quality of police services has not changed, only the manner in which they are delivered,” said Police Chief David W. Rossbach in the wake of mandated changes and situations due to the Corona virus.
Middletown Announces Tomaso Towers Resident Tests Postive for COVID-19
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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Township Department and Health and Social Services received confirmation that a resident of Tomaso Towers has tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. The resident is currently hospitalized. Any and all close contacts have been contacted directly by the Health Department.
There are currently three confirmed cases in Middletown. They will be continually monitored by local health officials and positive cases will be shared with the public. Information will be released as it becomes available, however this will be limited by privacy laws. Direct contact persons, organizations and place of work will be notified by health officials as they receive information from the patient.
Middletown Declares State of Local Disaster Emergency Due to COVID-19
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MIDDLETOWN, NJ –At Monday’s Middletown Township Committee meeting, Mayor Tony Perry declared a State of Local Disaster Emergency within Middletown to help mitigate the evolving COVID-19 health situation.
“The health and safety of this community is our top priority,” said Mayor Perry. “It is crucial that we find ways to encourage fellow citizens to practice social distancing to help contain the spread of this disease. We are implementing these measures because it is imperative that our residents understand the gravity of the situation.”
Effective 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2020, the following measures must be taken and will be enforced, along with any other laws or orders imposed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey. Violation of a State of Emergency is considered a disorderly conduct penalty and is punishable by a fine of up to $1000, up to 6 months in jail or both.
A Message from Bishop O’Connell on Measures to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
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TRENTON, NJ - God has not abandoned us and is present among us. As we learn each day of the growing concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus in our communities, we need to have faith and confidence in God, especially in times like these, praying that He will see us through the present adversity safely.
Mindful of the Lord Jesus’ own words in St. Luke’s Gospel, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his Cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9: 23),” the coronavirus pandemic has placed such a Cross before us.
In response to the latest guidelines from national and state health authorities aimed at stopping the spread of the disease, I have directed the following:
New Jersey Bars and Restaurants to Close Amid Coronovirus Pandemic
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TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey, New York and Connecticut have opted for a regional approach to tackling the novel coronovirus problem. All movie theaters, gyms, bars and restaurants will close in all three states at 8 p.m. until further notice and move to take-out and delivery only.
Gov. Murphy is recommending a state-wide curfew for all residents from 8:00 pm - 5:00 am. in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.
