News from Monmouth County
January 16, 2015
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> January 16, 2015
> In This Issue
> Simple steps can help limit flu exposure
> Rich and DiMaso lead Freeholders in 2015
> Freeholders approve open space grants
> County economic initiatives boom in 2014
> Elections posted in timely manner
> Incredible events heat up in January
> Board of Chosen Freeholders
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> Freeholder Director
> Gary J. Rich, Sr.
> Freeholder Deputy Director
> Serena DiMaso
> Freeholders
> Lillian G. Burry
> John P. Curley
> Thomas A. Arnone
> Glimmer Glass Bridge update
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> Glimmer Glass Bridge closes to marine traffic Monday, Jan. 19 until late February for repairs to the bridge's bascule span. http://goo.gl/VAgSRh
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> Come to a Freeholder meeting
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> The Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold the next Freeholder meetings on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Freehold.
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> The workshop meeting meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at the Hall of Records, Freehold. The regular meeting will follow at 1 p.m. The 2015 meeting schedule will be posted on the County website.
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> Simple steps can help limit flu exposure
> Health officials are seeing increased influenza illness this winter. The County's Health Department is also seeing increased flu activity reporting and they are closely monitoring this year's flu activity at Monmouth County schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
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> "Cover your cough, wash your hands and stay home if you are sick are best ways to avoid getting and spreading the flu and many other illnesses," said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the Health Department. Learn how to protect yourself.
> Rich and DiMaso lead Freeholders in 2015
> This year, Freeholders Gary J. Rich, Sr. and Serena DiMaso lead the Board of Chosen Freeholders as Freeholder Director and Deputy Director respectively.
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> "I am honored and humbled to serve as the 2015 Freeholder Director and begin my second term as a County Freeholder," said Director Rich. Read more.
> County office recoups $2M for consumers
> Once again, the Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs has advocated and fought to recoup $2,081.845 on behalf of consumers in 2014.
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> "In tight financial times people are watching every dollar they spend and it's comforting to know there is a place to turn to for help," said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry.
> County economic initiatives boom in 2014
> Numerous initiatives from the creation of the Grow Monmouth Business Roundtables to the expansion of the Facade Improvement Program as well as the popular Made in Monmouth Expo made 2014 a standout year for County-led projects.
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> "The Grow Monmouth program continues to expand and I look forward to working with our business and municipal partners in 2015," said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone.
> Grow Team teaches kids how to garden
> Children ages 9 through 11 are invited to take part in Monmouth County's Grow Team Program that includes learning gardening basics through special hands-on activities on the way toward becoming a certified Junior Master Gardener.
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> The deadline to register for the program is Jan. 31. Get the details.
> Incredible events heat up in January
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> It may be cold outside, but a variety of events are heating up this month. Enjoy art exhibits, memorable theater productions and more. Visit Monmouth County's Tourism website to get more information.
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> Tourism's year-round calendar of events is an excellent way to find events and programs. Follow Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date with what's happening in Monmouth County.
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