It’s been an exciting and eventful past few months here in Monmouth County. With fall underway, I would like to update you on the work taking place at the County, particularly with the departments I am liaison to.
This past September, I was proud to recognize Monmouth County’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025, Dr. Sara Mazzone, at a Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Dr. Mazzone has been a teacher at Red Bank Regional High School, my alma mater, for over 10 years, and has demonstrated her professionalism and dedication to student success and excellence.
September also marked the official grand re-opening of the headquarters branch of the Monmouth County Library System, located in Manalapan. The Headquarters Branch is home to the Monmouth County Archives; and was recently renovated with new flooring as well as new technology and lighting upgrades. I am also happy to report that the Library System has a new director, Robin Wood, who has hit the ground running.
With Election Day rapidly approaching, the Board of Elections is seeking poll workers! If you are interested in serving, and are a registered voter in Monmouth County, please call the Monmouth County Board of Elections(before October 24) at 732-431-7802, ext. 7150.
The Monmouth County Planning Board recently accepted the Division of Planning’s latest transportation study, known as Monmouth PATHS: Access for All. Th e study examined barriers to mobility in Monmouth County in an innovative way, by combining lived experiences with data analytics to evaluate barriers and recommend tools to overcome them. State, County, and Local officials can use this study as a guide to implement policies that would promote equitable access for all Monmouth County residents to employment, education, healthcare, services, and recreation.
As the holiday season approaches and shopping habits ramp up, the Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs is more than happy to provide information on how to avoid consumer fraud and illicit business practices through the Division’s speakers’ program. Th e Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs can be contacted at 732-431-7902.
The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the Historic Preservation Grant opportunity, which offers matching funds to non profit organizations and local municipalities for restoration projects on historic structures. The grant deadline is November 1st. For more information, please contact the Monmouth County Historical Commission at 732-431-7460 ext.7413.
Finally, Monmouth County had the privilege of hosting the Commissioning of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), the newest addition to the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. This is the third time in history that a naval vessel is being named after the State of New Jersey, the last of which served with distinction in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. I was honored to participate in the different welcoming events that were held to mark this momentous occasion. For more updates, feel free to visit Monmouth County’s website, at www.visitmonmouth.com. You can also follow my social media pages. @erik_andersonnj on Instagram and ‘Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson’ on Facebook, and @ErikAndersonNJ on X. It is an honor and a privilege to serve you on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners.
