Sue Kiley

The tourism industry in Monmouth County provides a lot of family-friendly and summer fun type attractions and venues which is why so many people have stayed local or come to the area between May and September.

Monmouth County is providing new sites and times for you to head on down and get vaccinated and by the beach this weekend.

Monmouth County government officials and restaurant leaders are exited to welcome residents and tourists in for some summer fun and good eats while also addressing the challenges ahead of the summer of 2021.

It's been a tough year due to the pandemic for everyone for a number of different reasons, including expecting and new moms who are trying to keep up with payments at home and afford the necessities for their babies like diapers and wipes.

Monmouth County Freeholders and the OEM are increasing the amount of testing and hours available to first responders with the Sheriff's Office Mobile Unit.

Monmouth County Freeholders have rolled out a new business initiative to help residents get back on their feet and move forward.

The Freeholders are appropriating $250,000 in CARES Act funding to open up testing sties in Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg, Neptune, Long Branch and Red Bank.

Monmouth County Freeholders are allocating $10-million from the federal CARES Act funding they received to provide grants of up to $10,000 to businesses with up to 50 employees.

A push to safely and successfully reopen the local economy in Monmouth County began weeks ago by the Freeholder Board that includes a recent proposal by Director Tom Arnone.

Monmouth County Freeholders are coming to the rescue of local restaurants that have been significantly impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

In Monmouth County, Freeholders and the Office of Emergency Management have announced the signing of an emergency declaration to grant the county access to additional resources.